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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, DARK IN LIGHT and Get Out ! A "Very Bad Dreams" Story — 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. DARK IN LIGHT

    WHY THIS

    Second-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.

    A man who falls asleep while working late wakes up in an unfamiliar city overrun by monsters. Survive with limited resources and explore the city by following clues through the darkness. You must press on to make it back to the son waiting for you.

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Get Out ! A "Very Bad Dreams" Story

    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.

    LET'S BE HONEST. You're in deep shit. Straitjacket locked tight. Hood over your head. And the atmosphere? Definitely not a dream vacation. But hey… it happened. You did what you did. And now you're here...

    2026ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Last of Us™ Part I

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 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.

    Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

    2023ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Resident Evil 6

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 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.

    Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

    2013ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Heaven Dust 2

    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.

    Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies. Heaven Dust 2 is a love letter to classic survival horror games featuring exploration, action, puzzles, and resource management.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Ground Zero

    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.

    Fight through post-apocalyptic South Korea in this retro survival horror. Uncover the truth behind the devastating meteor impact that left the country in ruins and turned every living organism into a terrifying monstrosity. Fight. Solve puzzles. Upgrade gear. Make every bullet count.

    2026ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Chasing Dead

    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.

    Big price drop ($USD 24.99 to $USD 9.99)until we release a new version with more features and fix a few issues.Chasing Dead is a story-based, Sci-fi/Horror First-Person Action Shooter. [url][/url]The game begins with a strange phenomenon in which another Earth appears in our skies.

    2016ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

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 USDSteam ↗
  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. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    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.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree 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, DARK IN LIGHT, Get Out ! A "Very Bad Dreams" Story.
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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