Zombie and post-apocalyptic storylines are nothing new to video gaming, but they've never looked better than they have on the latest PlayStation consoles. With the great performance that these platforms offer and astounding refresh rates, you sometimes feel like you are coming face to face with the undead creatures in real life.
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Zombies being in video games is almost as old as the gaming industry itself, and here we look at the best games with the living dead in them.
PostsWhile some zombie games are downright terrifying, others take zombies in a comical and sometimes even funny direction. Other PS4 and PS5 zombie games might not be the best-looking games you’ve ever played, but they introduce zombies to novel genres like games based on road trips. If you’re interested in playing the best zombie games on PS4 and PS5, look no further.
Updated March 31, 2025 by Ben Jessey: Fighting zombies is a lot of fun in most games. Yet, it's especially great in the titles on this list. We've added a few more games to the collection in this update.
The Last Of Us Part 2
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Action Adventure Systems 5.0/5 9.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 93/100 Critics Rec: 95% Released June 19, 2020 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Developer(s) Naughty Dog Publisher(s) Sony Engine ProprietaryWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIn the original Last of Us game, you witness the beginning of the Cordyceps outbreak that turns people into infected creatures that are similar to zombies. In the second game, people still have to deal with these beasts. At this point, people are just trying to survive the best they can. However, the two protagonists, Abby and Ellie, have other things going on.
This means you don't get to spend much time in nice little communities. You're out in the wild fighting against infected monsters and other humans. You're sometimes gunning down your foes, while other times, it's better to use a bit of stealth. The most important thing in the game, though, is the incredible and dark story.
Golf Vs Zombies
Golf and Zombies aren't two things you usually expect to see together. Yes, some games may allow you to hit undead creatures with clubs, but these titles don't typically enable you to play a round of golf.
This is what makes Golf vs Zombies unique. You actually play golf in a zombie-filled world. Thankfully, the holes aren't filled with zombies, but they sometimes wander onto the course. Once they do, you have to fire balls their way to try to take them out. When you aren't defending yourself against undead creatures, you're playing a wholesome arcade golf game.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
The original Lollipop Chainsaw was released in the PS3 era. However, the RePop version is a remaster that came out for newer systems. It’s a game that stands out because it’s very different from other zombie titles. After all, you play as a high school cheerleader with her boyfriend’s head attached to her waist.
She isn’t a standard school student, though, as she comes from a family of zombie hunters. As her, you battle a lot of undead during the game, using her various weapons and combos to survive. The combat is of a hack-and-slash style and is very stylish and flashy.
Unturned
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Survival Systems OpenCritic Reviews Released July 7, 2014 ESRB T For Teen due to Blood, Violence Developer(s) Smartly Dressed Games Publisher(s) Smartly Dressed Games Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Local MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALUnturned is a free-to-play zombie game. The main mode is a survival-type one, where you’re placed on a map without much to your name. So, you need to explore and scavenge for resources. This includes weapons, as this world contains plenty of zombies that you may have to defend yourself against. That isn’t the only danger to you, though. You also have to manage your hunger and thirst. Plus, nature isn’t always safe, either.
Yet, surviving isn’t the only thing you do during the game. There are also quests to complete and a story to progress. You can even meet others online and either work with or against them.
Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
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Third-Person Shooter Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 62% Released February 25, 2014 ESRB e Developer(s) PopCap Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine Frostbite Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONThe Plants vs. Zombies series provides some of the least scary versions of undead monsters in gaming. That is by design, as the series is supposed to be lighthearted and fun. The series doesn’t get much more fun than it is in the first Garden Warfare title.
The game is a multiplayer team-based third-person shooter where one team plays as plants while the other are zombies. As this is a video game, the plants are different from real-life ones. You aren’t just planted in the ground, after all. Each type of plant can walk around and has unique abilities that are capable of taking out zombies. Yet, there are different versions of the undead monsters, too, that can give the plants an even fight.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
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Action-Adventure Systems 4.5/5 9.0/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 77% Released September 19, 2024 ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE EngineWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWhile it has the word 'remaster' in its name, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more of a remake. The developers have taken the original 2006 game and given it a full makeover. Not only does it look much better, but it plays better, too. Also, it keeps much of the magic from the original game, which was one of the best zombie titles ever.
If you’re unfamiliar with it, the title is a third-person action-adventure game where you play as a photojournalist caught in the middle of a zombie outbreak. As a result, you have to wade through giant hordes of rotting creatures using a variety of interesting weapons.
The Evil Within
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Third-Person Shooter Survival Horror Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 73/100 Critics Rec: 52% Released October 14, 2014 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language Developer(s) Tango Gameworks Publisher(s) Bethesda Engine id Tech 5 Franchise The Evil WithinWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONThe Evil Within is a third-person horror game that starts off simply enough: Detective Sergeant Sebastian Castellanos and his allies investigate a mass murder. Then, some weird things happen, and the Detective suddenly has to deal with plenty of monsters.
Some of the beasts are humans who have been turned into walking corpses. Their flesh looks rotten, and they're covered in blood. The game may call them Haunted instead of zombies, but they're essentially the same thing. Throughout the game, you will be encouraged to kill a lot of them.
The Last Stand: Aftermath
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Zombie Action-Adventure Roguelite Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 67% Released November 16, 2021 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Con Artist Games Publisher(s) Armor Games Studios Engine Unity Steam Deck Compatibility UnsupportedWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThere aren't many zombies quite like The Last Stand: Aftermath. It's an action-adventure rogue-lite game where you pick a survivor and are placed in a post-apocalyptic world. That part may not sound too original, but what is unique is that the survivor you choose is guaranteed to die. This is because they're infected, so they will eventually succumb to the virus if they're not killed by zombies first.
When they die, you pick things up as a new survivor with all the perks and upgrades you earned as the last character - this is the rogue-lite aspect of the game. If you want the virus to take you out instead of becoming a zombie snack, then you must either battle the hordes with a mix of melee weapons and firearms or try to use some stealth.
Strange Brigade
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Third-Person Shooter Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 74/100 Critics Rec: 43% Released August 28, 2018 ESRB m Developer(s) Rebellion Developments Publisher(s) Rebellion Developments Engine Asura Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThere is a reason why Strange Brigade has 'strange' in its title. This is a very zany third-person shooter. You control a member of the titular team who is known for taking on supernatural threats. In this case, the threat is a bunch of undead people and mythical creatures. So, along with zombies, you also fight mummies, scorpions, and more.
You do so mainly using guns and grenades. Each playable character also has special abilities to make them unique. Yet, their distinct looks and personalities already help make them feel different from one another. Overall, it's a comical and exciting cooperative game.
Dying Light 2
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Action RPG Survival Horror Systems 3.5/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 76/100 Critics Rec: 68% Released February 4, 2022 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Techland Publisher(s) Techland Engine C-EngineWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONIn Dying Light 2, a zombie apocalypse doesn't just break out. It has already been going on for a while once the game begins. In fact, the protagonist, Aiden, has spent most of his life amid a zombie outbreak. When he was young, he and his sister were experimented on by a doctor, who Aiden now wants to find. This takes him to the city of Villedor, which serves as your open world.
It contains plenty of survivors living in little settlements, but they're outnumbered by the seemingly countless zombies roaming the streets. While exploring and completing quests, you're encouraged to avoid these beasts using your excellent parkour skills. You do have to fight either infected creatures or antagonistic people on some occasions, though. In these moments, you can use arrows, melee weapons, or even your own parkour abilities to take them out.
