Rank 01Why this
Also Zombies and Gore, like DEAD RISING.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2011
Games like DEAD RISING®
- 39 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked DEAD RISING® also play
The closest matches to DEAD RISING®: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Dead Rising® 2, Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light, and Resident Evil 4 (2005). Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2010
Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon crafting with DEAD RISING.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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857 new reviews this week- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like DEAD RISING.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Capcom
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 4,033 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Creative weapon usage
- Exploration freedom
- Open world sandbox gameplay
- Brutal
- Challenging
- Survivor rescue
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Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like DEAD RISING.
Devil May Cry HD Collection
Why this: Same challenging mood as DEAD RISING.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DEAD RISING® at current Steam store prices.
Killing Floor
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like DEAD RISING.
Survival Zombies The Inverted Evolution
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like DEAD RISING.
POSTAL 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as DEAD RISING.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to DEAD RISING®, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
No More Room in Hell
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like DEAD RISING.
SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like DEAD RISING.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like DEAD RISING.
- 857 new reviews this week
- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Shares weapon crafting with DEAD RISING.
Zombie Army Trilogy
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like DEAD RISING.
More from Capcom
Other recommendable Steam games by Capcom, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Resident Evil 6
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like DEAD RISING.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why this: Same challenging mood as DEAD RISING.
About DEAD RISING®
The closest matches to DEAD RISING®: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Dead Rising® 2, Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dying Light, and Resident Evil 4 (2005). Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DEAD RISING® is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Dead Rising® 2 and Dead Island Definitive Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as brutal and challenging, and single out its survivor rescue and time limited missions. 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.
Originally released by Capcom in 2006 and brought to Steam in 2016, Dead Rising drops players into the role of photojournalist Frank West, who must uncover the mystery behind a zombie outbreak at a sprawling shopping mall. The game combines action and adventure gameplay with survival mechanics, tasking players with rescuing survivors while racing against a strict 72-hour time limit. Players describe the experience as brutal and challenging, with reviewers highlighting creative weapon-crafting systems and the freedom to explore the open-world sandbox environment. The game has earned a 91% positive rating from over 4,000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About DEAD RISING®: You are Frank West. A hard-edged photojournalist hellbent on investigating the mystery at Willamette Mall. It's swarming with zombies. You have 72 hours. Chop 'till you drop!
Is DEAD RISING® worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 4,033 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Creative weapon usage
- Exploration freedom
- Open world sandbox gameplay
People who play it also play: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Dead Rising® 2, Dead Island Definitive Edition
Frequently asked about DEAD RISING®
Can I run it?
Is DEAD RISING® verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — DEAD RISING® is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does DEAD RISING® cost?
DEAD RISING® is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DEAD RISING®?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DEAD RISING® are Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, Dead Rising® 2, Dead Island Definitive Edition.
Who developed DEAD RISING®?
DEAD RISING® was developed by Capcom.