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Games like DAY OF THE RISING DEAD

If DAY OF THE RISING DEAD is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zombie War:New World, Zero Below The Sun and Survive The Hill — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About DAY OF THE RISING DEAD: Step into a gritty, analog film-style world where three survivors must battle their way through a planet overrun by the undead. From the dark alleys of a crumbling city to eerie forests, an abandoned military outpost, and a blood-soaked shopping mall, every step is a fight for survival.

2025ActionIndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDWindowsby JOHNNY TSUNAMI
DAY OF THE RISING DEAD — Steam game cover

Players who liked DAY OF THE RISING DEAD also play

Steam players who put hours into DAY OF THE RISING DEAD also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Zombie War:New World

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    "Zombie World War: New World" is a shooter where players and three AI teammates battle a massive zombie invasion. They must cooperate using skills and strategies to survive and defeat mutants. Intense combat with high-quality graphics and PBR materials providing a visually stunning experience.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Zero Below The Sun

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Classic survival horror reimagined with a retro look and modern feel, set in a top secret underground research facility in Antarctica.

    2024ActionAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Survive The Hill

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Survive the Hill is an asymmetrical multiplayer/co-op survival experience that supports Solo and 4/8-player options and AI versus scenarios. Blow up the exit areas with your aim to escape. Look for ways to defeat the killer, build your strategy, never wander alone.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Xheres

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Either FPS or TPS, choose your play style and survive the apocalypse on your own or with your friends. But one must know for sure it ain't gonna be easy, there are hordes waiting for you. Not even considering tough ones... Nevertheless it's gonna be fun.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Fallow City

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    In a haunted apocalypse, two brothers must fight, craft, solve, and survive against relentless zombies and terrifying, haunting creatures.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure0.89 USDSteam ↗
  6. Zombi Efem

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    The world has turned to ash, and civilization has collapsed. The chosen savior isn't a soldier, but a Gamer who spent their life behind a screen. Transform an old train into a mobile death machine, deploy turrets, manage your economy, and never stop moving. On these endless rails, to stop is to die

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Nulla Via

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    NULLA VIA is a WW2 psychological horror set in a preserved, abandoned war town. Explore silent ruins, bunkers, and mass graves where life was erased. Shadows cannot be killed by bullets alone. Use your camera, your weapons, and your sanity to survive. This town was never rebuilt for a reason.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. Flesh Made Fear

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for DAY OF THE RISING DEAD fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror. Set in a haunting world of twisted experiments and occult nightmares, this game brings back the survival horror mechanics you know and love while pushing the genre into terrifying new depths.

    2025ActionIndie17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DAY OF THE RISING DEAD at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under DAY OF THE RISING DEAD on Steam right now. Shares Casual with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about DAY OF THE RISING DEAD

How much does DAY OF THE RISING DEAD cost?
DAY OF THE RISING DEAD is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DAY OF THE RISING DEAD?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DAY OF THE RISING DEAD are Zombie War:New World, Zero Below The Sun, Survive The Hill.
Who developed DAY OF THE RISING DEAD?
DAY OF THE RISING DEAD was developed by JOHNNY TSUNAMI and published by UNDEAD HORSE PRODUCTIONS.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on DAY OF THE RISING DEAD.

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