9 best zombie games ever, ranked
The best games from beyond the grave.
The Last of Us is technically about infected humans rather than the undead, but let’s be real: It’s still a zombie game. The focus on depicting a post-apocalyptic world full of memorable characters make it a classic.
COD’s campaign may be zombie-free, but it includes a fantastic reinvention of the series staple Zombies mode with a new storyline and a huge arsenal of firepower used to to take on the undead.
6. Dying Light
Dying Light emphasizes melee combat and crafted tools to take on its massive undead hordes. The Following DLC adds a gigantic map you can explore from within a brand-new dune buggy too.
Left 4 Dead 2 was originally released in 2009, but it remains one of the best co-op shooters around despite more than a decade full of imitators.
The Walking Dead is Telltale’s distinct narrative style at its pinnacle, offering a gripping story full of tough choices, presented through gorgeous comic-inspired graphics.
What separates State of Decay 2 from other zombie games is its focus on maintaining a community of survivors, all of whom are playable. Killing zombies isn’t enough when you’ll need to build a place to call home as well.
Resident Evil 2 was already a high-point for the survival horror series, and its 2019 remake preserves everything great while updating it for modern audiences.