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24 games like Dead Island Definitive Edition (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dead Island Definitive Edition on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition, which made by the same studio, Techland.
- Dead Island Definitive Edition is tagged Zombies, Open World, Co-op, Multiplayer, Survival, Action, Gore, Horror by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Techland; both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 13 player tags including Zombies, Gore and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – more beautiful than ever. Caught in an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Techland Player sentiment 71% positive of 13,002 Price $19.99 ZombiesGoreSurvivalFirst-PersonHorrorOnline Co-OpFPSSurvival Horror
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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Gore and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance Released 2020 Studio Skydance Interactive Player sentiment 86% positive of 10,074 Price $9.99 ZombiesGoreHorrorSurvival HorrorViolentSurvivalRPGFirst-Person
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Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.
Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy at a glance Released 2016 Studio Vertigo Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 9,302 Price $14.99 ZombiesHorrorSurvivalOnline Co-OpGoreFPSFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and First-Person.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village at a glance Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 96% positive of 153,329 Price $39.99 Survival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonZombiesGoreFPSViolentSurvival
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival Horror and Horror; released around the same time (2015).
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 ZombiesSurvival HorrorHorrorOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonSurvivalGoreFPS
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Zombie Army Trilogy
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2015).
The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.
Zombie Army Trilogy at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,739 Price $44.99 ZombiesHorrorGoreSurvivalSurvival HorrorFPSFirst-PersonFemale Protagonist
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Romero's Aftermath
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Survival and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
Play with your friends in a Zombie Infested World as you face the remnants of zombie hordes & rebuild society in a truly massive sandbox world. Choose how you want to play with hundreds of items, skins, weapons, character customizations, base building, crafting, zombies & more!
Romero's Aftermath at a glance Released 2015 Studio Free Reign Entertainment Player sentiment 49% positive of 10,977 Price Not listed ZombiesSurvivalFirst-PersonCraftingOnline Co-OpFPSSurvival HorrorHorror
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Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up alone on the floor of an abandoned farmhouse. Daylight is quickly fading. You must find a way out. A thrilling horror experience for the five senses. This full model change to the "Isolated View", and photorealistic graphics of RE Engine mark a new beginning for survival horror.
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,839 Price Free HorrorSurvival HorrorGoreFirst-PersonZombiesViolentSurvivalFPS
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Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Techland; both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 6 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Gore.
Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition at a glance Released 2022 Studio Techland Player sentiment 79% positive of 219,044 Price $59.99 ZombiesHorrorGoreSurvivalFirst-PersonViolent
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The Forest
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Horror and Crafting; released around the same time (2018).
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
The Forest at a glance Released 2018 Studio Endnight Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 680,814 Price $19.99 SurvivalHorrorCraftingSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonGoreZombies
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Gore; released around the same time (2017).
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorGoreViolentZombiesSurvivalFirst-Person
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No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.
No More Room in Hell at a glance Released 2013 Studio No More Room in Hell Team Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,511 Price Free ZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpFPSFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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Killing Floor
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Survival.
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor at a glance Released 2009 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 68,905 Price $19.99 FPSZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpViolentGoreFirst-Person
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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2020).
The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Undead Labs Player sentiment 83% positive of 69,755 Price $29.99 SurvivalZombiesOnline Co-OpRPGGoreHorrorViolent
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DayZ
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Zombies; released around the same time (2018).
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99 SurvivalOnline Co-OpZombiesFPSHorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-Person
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Back 4 Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and FPS.
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
Back 4 Blood at a glance Released 2021 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 69% positive of 73,204 Price $59.99 ZombiesOnline Co-OpFPSGoreHorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalViolent
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Just Survive
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2015).
Just Survive is a post-apocalyptic survival game that immerses you in a world where humanity is fighting to take back control from the zombie hordes.
Just Survive at a glance Released 2015 Studio Daybreak Game Company Player sentiment 59% positive of 76,763 Price Not listed ZombiesSurvivalCraftingSurvival HorrorFPSHorrorRPG
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Infestation: The New Z
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Survival and FPS; released around the same time (2016).
The New Z is a FREE TO PLAY multi-game mode experience. SURVIVE with friends and gather loot, stash and trade. Go into wars against other groups in a massive OPEN WORLD or face them 5 v 5 in COMPETITIVE.
Infestation: The New Z at a glance Released 2016 Studio Fredaikis AB Player sentiment 54% positive of 33,887 Price Free ZombiesSurvivalFPSSurvival HorrorRPGViolentHorror
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99 HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonGoreZombiesViolentSurvivalFPS
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Horror; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 FPSFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalSurvival HorrorViolentGore
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Killing Floor 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and Gore; released around the same time (2016).
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
Killing Floor 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 88% positive of 129,302 Price $2.99 ZombiesOnline Co-OpGoreFPSHorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Days Gone
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival and horror; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Survival and Horror.
Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.
Days Gone at a glance Released 2021 Studio Bend Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 116,763 Price $39.99 ZombiesSurvivalHorrorCraftingSurvival HorrorViolentGore
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Dead Frontier 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Zombies and Horror; released around the same time (2019).
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Dead Frontier 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Creaky Corpse Ltd Player sentiment 70% positive of 28,382 Price Free Survival HorrorZombiesHorrorOnline Co-OpSurvivalGoreViolentRPG
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WARMODE
Why it matched: both zombie, open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Zombies; released around the same time (2019).
Free to play shooter about the confrontation of two irreconcilable sides, represented by the government military housings and the armed hirelings. Try your hand at virtual battles with off-scale dynamics and hurricane gameplay in the spirit of the classical shooters.
WARMODE at a glance Released 2019 Studio Novalink Player sentiment 62% positive of 16,311 Price Free FPSFirst-PersonZombiesSurvivalOnline Co-OpControllerGoreRPG
Common questions
What game is most like Dead Island Definitive Edition?
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Techland. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Dead Island Definitive Edition" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Dead Island Definitive Edition. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Dead Island Definitive Edition do?
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition are also from Techland, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.