Rank 01Why this
Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2009
Games like World War Z
- 33 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked World War Z also play
The closest matches to World War Z: Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, Back 4 Blood, and Contagion. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02- $2.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like World War Z.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 04 
Back 4 Blood
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like World War Z.
Rank 05 
Rank 06 
857 new reviews this week- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like World War Z.
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like World War Z
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
Also Gun Customization and Zombies, like World War Z.
- 80% of 10,073 reviews
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like World War Z.
- 83% of 14,059 reviews
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
Also Third-Person Shooter and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
- 80% of 16,172 reviews
- 18
- 19Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition
Genres: Action, Strategy, Casual
- 91% of 20,640 reviews
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- Released: 2021
- Developer: Saber Interactive Inc
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 5
- 85% of 6,916 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Endless hordes mode never lets up
- Extinction mode hides teammates in zombie crowds
- Extreme difficulty feels punishing even when maxed out
- Epic
- Intense
- Stressful
More games like World War Z, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to World War Z
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Left 4 Dead
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Survival Horror, like World War Z.
Resident Evil
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like World War Z.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Why this: Same epic mood as World War Z.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Why this: Same intense mood as World War Z.
HELLDIVERS™ 2
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Gore, like World War Z.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below World War Z at current Steam store prices.
Ultimate Zombie Defense 2
Why this: Also Gun Customization and Zombies, like World War Z.
Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like World War Z.
Masked Forces: Zombie Survival
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like World War Z.
Walking Zombie: Shooter
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
DOOM 3
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like World War Z.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to World War Z, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
No More Room in Hell
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Zombies, like World War Z.
SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like World War Z.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Also Zombies and Post-apocalyptic, like World War Z.
- 857 new reviews this week
- Trending
Dying Light
Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like World War Z.
About World War Z
The closest matches to World War Z: Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, Back 4 Blood, and Contagion. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If World War Z is your kind of game, the closest matches are Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2 and Zombie Army 4: Dead War — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as epic, intense and stressful, and single out its bots as bait and class progression. 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.
World War Z is a third-person action game developed by Saber Interactive Inc, released in 2021 at a price of $14.79 USD. Players take on endless hordes of zombies across massive levels, with class progression and bots-as-bait mechanics adding strategic depth to the firefights. The game features unpredictable zombie waves, difficulty spikes, and always-on friendly fire that demands careful coordination. Reviewers highlight the extinction mode where teammates can become obscured within zombie crowds, creating moments that players describe as tense and intense. The challenging difficulty persists even when characters are fully upgraded, and loot boxes provide additional progression alongside the core horde-based gameplay. The title holds an 85% positive rating from over 6900 Steam reviews, but it is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About World War Z: World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
Is World War Z worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 6,916 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 80% positive across 385 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 27 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 14 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Endless hordes mode never lets up
- Extinction mode hides teammates in zombie crowds
- Extreme difficulty feels punishing even when maxed out
- Friendly fire is always on
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Really bad experience with getting the game to work, I spent a long time troubleshooting to make the game work but the game recorded it as my playtime. When I raised a refund request I got rejected three time with same reply that I went…”
“Honestly dont recommend this game. Whole thing is riddled with bugs, both UI and gameplay wise. Devs try to milk this game as much as possible without providing any support for the game iself so it feels.”
People who play it also play: Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2, Zombie Army 4: Dead War
Frequently asked about World War Z
Can I run it?
Does World War Z work on Steam Deck?
World War Z is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does World War Z cost?
World War Z is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does World War Z have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — World War Z supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to World War Z?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside World War Z are Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 2, Zombie Army 4: Dead War.
Who developed World War Z?
World War Z was developed by Saber Interactive Inc.