The post-apocalyptic genre of video games has been beaten to death for the better part of the last 15 years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some diamonds in the rough. Many of these gems found their way to PS4, making Sony’s console an undeniable hub for anyone looking to experience a world that’s in not-so-great shape. Those digging through abandoned houses for games with wastelands, zombies, and destroyed civilizations can look no further, as we here at Gameranx have compiled the perfect list for you.
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|SRelease Date: April 21, 2023
Epicgames | Playstation | Xbox
Dead Island 2 was a game that most of us thought would stay in development hell. It took years to get the sequel for Dead Island finally, and multiple development studios were involved at some point. But fortunately, Dambuster Studios was able to bring this game out into the marketplace, and we’re able to rip through countless undead zombies. For those who might be unaware, Dead Island 2 takes place a few years after the original game’s events. Much like the first installment, players are presented with the opportunity to pick from various protagonists, each with unique attributes. From there, you’re dropped into the now-quarantined California state. A new zombie plague has struck, leaving the citizens to reach an extraction point within Los Angeles. You soon find yourself immune from the zombies; your blood could be the key to finding a cure. Now you’ll need to melee your way through countless different zombies in hopes of getting rescued. If you enjoy bashing through the undead, it’s worth pointing out the FLESH system Dambuster Studios implemented in this game. Here you’ll get a system that can replicate various blows
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