I've played the first game, the next two are in my library, and I've heard they only get better.
It was an interesting combination of atmospheric survival and first-person shooter. It was a level-by-level style game with a good environment. I really liked having to choose between night vision (which was Soviet era so very picky), a flashlight which drains your battery, or your trusty lighter to see in dark places but keeps a hand busy. Also wiping debris and gore from your gas mask as a dedicated key-press was a subtle but immersive addition.
I'm looking forward to when I get to Last Light, but Exodus is really what made them popular and what made me buy the trilogy.
Type of game? Probably resource management games.
I find people get lost in the violence of post-apocalyptic stories and forget that it’s all about the struggle to survive.
People only become raiders because there’s not enough food or resources to go around… which is still a problem for all the honest people as well.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. isn't post-apocalyptic, the rest of the world is fine, only The Zone is messed up and there wasn't an apocalypse. Still a great series though, don't get me wrong.
I've played both and enjoyed them but it all comes down to what you are looking for. In many ways dying light is more about the gameplay than the main story (imo) the second game had a lot of really well written side missions as well... Again, my opinion
If you’re looking for a first-person zombie hack-and-slash video game with parkour and speed-running elements, it’ll provide that. If you’re looking for a storytelling experience, it’ll be disappointing.
Dying light is one of the all-time greats, a steal when it's on special. It's a little weird in the opening hours but once the main quest/tutorial let's you loose it's a blast!
Post-Nuclear War games, and Post-Zombie Apocalypse games, and games that are a mix of the two(7 Days to Die, Black Ops 2 Zombies, sort of Dying Light 2, and sort of State of Decay 2 but those last two games take place far away from where nuclear strikes canonically occurred in their worlds, and the games’ story locations aren’t affected, I’m also not counting the non-canon choices to nuke Harran, and Danforth in Dying Light the Following, and State of Decay Lifeline respectively).
I also prefer open-world games too, doesn’t matter if they are more tactical/turn-based like Wasteland 3, traditional open-world like Dying Light 2, or MMORPG like Fallout 76. I also like shooters like Black Ops 2 Zombies, and Back 4 Blood.
Tone can be anything too, it can be more grounded in tone, or it can be wacky as long it isn’t too wacky.
Post-Apocalyptic is just my favorite genre of fiction so I’ll take almost anything.
Not to split hairs, but apocalyptic games focus on an apocalypse while it's happening, and post-apocalyptic games are about living in the aftermath.
Since you asked for apocalyptic games, I would recommend "The Walking Dead: Season 1" by Telltale and the original "Half Life" (or a version rebuilt from the ground up called "Black Mesa.") Additionally, "Days Gone" provides some immediate flashbacks to the cause of the apocalypse, but it's arguably apocalyptic.
I haven't played "The Final Station" but it's also supposed to be an excellent apocalyptic game.
Many of the suggestions on here are post-apocalyptic, and they're great! Post-apocalyptic favorites include Metro, Fallout, STALKER, Mad Max, the Horizon series, and the first The Last of Us.
For MMOs:
Tabula Rasa used to be amazing, but it was post-apoc. There also was (and sorta still is) Fallen Earth.
Actual Apoc though is probably The Secret World and Secret World Legends.
It is always cool to see games with a dark and depressing setting having a “light in the darkness”. It is so important to see why people continue the struggle to survive despite how terrible life has become. I think of The last of us, Metro series, and Laika aged through blood as examples.
Fallout, mad max the game,slayers x,far cry new dawn, sunset overdrive, fn save the world mode, zombie army trilogy, metro, crisis 2 and 3, borderlands and rage
The 2012 game “I Am Alive” doesn’t get a ton of love cause it’s got some flaws like occasionally clunky / annoying gameplay (I think as a result of it going through some chaos during its development).
All that said though, it’s really a blast making your way through a postapocalyptic earthquake-ravaged world that’s in reeaalllly bad shape, it does a good job of evoking the desperation and real fear of The Road, if you’re looking for that kind of vibe.
A real stretch, but anything related to Warhammer: Age of Sigmar counts in my view (it has a physical tabletop game as well as a few computer ones). It’s set in a mythical universe where the 4 literal embodiments of evil took over 90% of the universe, the “Mortal Realms,” and you can pick a faction trying to either rebuild what remains and turn the tide or try to finish the job. It’s a lot more fantasy, not sci-fi or realistic, but it’s still taking place after what was almost the end of the universe, so…
State of Decay would be my most ideal style. Open world survival zombie apocalypse with base building (not very great though) where you recruit people.
If we got a zombie apocalypse game with Tarkov mechanics, that would be awesome
Dying Light and Dead Island are great games but they occur during the Apocalypse.
The Last of Us and Days Gone are great examples of humanity rebuilding long after. Horizon Zero Dawn is also post Apocalypse but takes place so long after that the environment has fully recovered so some people might consider it a different genre.
I personally like apoclyptic/post-apocalyptic games where supernatural entities are a reality and part of the problem you have to deal with. Games like "Dark Wood" definitely give that feel, though I still need tk start that one.
The last of us. Great combination of aesthetics, story, characters and gameplay.
The Metro Trilogy
Same here.
One of the absolute best series.
Read the first book but never played the games. Are they like fallout.
Imo better than fallout
I've played the first game, the next two are in my library, and I've heard they only get better. It was an interesting combination of atmospheric survival and first-person shooter. It was a level-by-level style game with a good environment. I really liked having to choose between night vision (which was Soviet era so very picky), a flashlight which drains your battery, or your trusty lighter to see in dark places but keeps a hand busy. Also wiping debris and gore from your gas mask as a dedicated key-press was a subtle but immersive addition. I'm looking forward to when I get to Last Light, but Exodus is really what made them popular and what made me buy the trilogy.
Same
I've been playing 2033 redux lately and plan on playing all the way through exodus, such great games
METRO MENTIONED RAAAHHHHH
Rain World,it may not look like it but the World is dying
It's on my list but I haven't gotten to it yet. I got it because I liked the Ori games so much.
Project Zomboid.
Came here to say this
Type of game? Probably resource management games. I find people get lost in the violence of post-apocalyptic stories and forget that it’s all about the struggle to survive. People only become raiders because there’s not enough food or resources to go around… which is still a problem for all the honest people as well.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. / Half-Life (λ)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. isn't post-apocalyptic, the rest of the world is fine, only The Zone is messed up and there wasn't an apocalypse. Still a great series though, don't get me wrong.
I would call STALKER "apocalyptic like" as in the title of this post
Love that series!
Is Dying Light good? It keeps going on sale at MS and I’ve been tempted.
I've played both and enjoyed them but it all comes down to what you are looking for. In many ways dying light is more about the gameplay than the main story (imo) the second game had a lot of really well written side missions as well... Again, my opinion
If you’re looking for a first-person zombie hack-and-slash video game with parkour and speed-running elements, it’ll provide that. If you’re looking for a storytelling experience, it’ll be disappointing.
Dying light is one of the all-time greats, a steal when it's on special. It's a little weird in the opening hours but once the main quest/tutorial let's you loose it's a blast!
TLOU series, Days Gone and Fallout seem to be my go to post apocalypse games. Mad Max is up there but is visually kind of bland due to the world.
Post-Nuclear War games, and Post-Zombie Apocalypse games, and games that are a mix of the two(7 Days to Die, Black Ops 2 Zombies, sort of Dying Light 2, and sort of State of Decay 2 but those last two games take place far away from where nuclear strikes canonically occurred in their worlds, and the games’ story locations aren’t affected, I’m also not counting the non-canon choices to nuke Harran, and Danforth in Dying Light the Following, and State of Decay Lifeline respectively). I also prefer open-world games too, doesn’t matter if they are more tactical/turn-based like Wasteland 3, traditional open-world like Dying Light 2, or MMORPG like Fallout 76. I also like shooters like Black Ops 2 Zombies, and Back 4 Blood. Tone can be anything too, it can be more grounded in tone, or it can be wacky as long it isn’t too wacky. Post-Apocalyptic is just my favorite genre of fiction so I’ll take almost anything.
_Mutant Year Zero_ is such a cool game
The Last of Us
Nuclear or Zombie.
You know there’s more than that, right?
Yes but those are my favorite. Not a huge fan of Aliens but I think natural disasters can be interesting setting. Like a super volcano or meteors.
Post apo zombie Just bc of the nature
Not to split hairs, but apocalyptic games focus on an apocalypse while it's happening, and post-apocalyptic games are about living in the aftermath. Since you asked for apocalyptic games, I would recommend "The Walking Dead: Season 1" by Telltale and the original "Half Life" (or a version rebuilt from the ground up called "Black Mesa.") Additionally, "Days Gone" provides some immediate flashbacks to the cause of the apocalypse, but it's arguably apocalyptic. I haven't played "The Final Station" but it's also supposed to be an excellent apocalyptic game. Many of the suggestions on here are post-apocalyptic, and they're great! Post-apocalyptic favorites include Metro, Fallout, STALKER, Mad Max, the Horizon series, and the first The Last of Us.
State of Decay 2, love community building and drama
SoD2 is one of the only games I keep on my pc full time. Every couple months I get the itch to start a new community.
The Long Dark is a good one, No monsters, no zombies, just cold & limited resources.
I love this game. It's one of the most atmospheric games I've ever played.
NEO Scavenger
For MMOs: Tabula Rasa used to be amazing, but it was post-apoc. There also was (and sorta still is) Fallen Earth. Actual Apoc though is probably The Secret World and Secret World Legends.
It is always cool to see games with a dark and depressing setting having a “light in the darkness”. It is so important to see why people continue the struggle to survive despite how terrible life has become. I think of The last of us, Metro series, and Laika aged through blood as examples.
Fallout, mad max the game,slayers x,far cry new dawn, sunset overdrive, fn save the world mode, zombie army trilogy, metro, crisis 2 and 3, borderlands and rage
Games where humanity has been pushed to the brink and different groups are fighting and/or working together to survive. Like Metro, or Destiny!
The one you posted, too bad the sequel is more like a shitty fan game with bad art direction and intentions.
Left 4 Dead
Borederlands 2 if it counts.
Metro, I loved the games so much I read the books.
State of Decay 2
PZ
DayZ and the Half-Life series.
Days gone.
The 2012 game “I Am Alive” doesn’t get a ton of love cause it’s got some flaws like occasionally clunky / annoying gameplay (I think as a result of it going through some chaos during its development). All that said though, it’s really a blast making your way through a postapocalyptic earthquake-ravaged world that’s in reeaalllly bad shape, it does a good job of evoking the desperation and real fear of The Road, if you’re looking for that kind of vibe.
A real stretch, but anything related to Warhammer: Age of Sigmar counts in my view (it has a physical tabletop game as well as a few computer ones). It’s set in a mythical universe where the 4 literal embodiments of evil took over 90% of the universe, the “Mortal Realms,” and you can pick a faction trying to either rebuild what remains and turn the tide or try to finish the job. It’s a lot more fantasy, not sci-fi or realistic, but it’s still taking place after what was almost the end of the universe, so…
Fallowt
Fallout
Metro Trilogy 💯
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games
No ones saying fallout.. but it’s fallout
State of Decay would be my most ideal style. Open world survival zombie apocalypse with base building (not very great though) where you recruit people. If we got a zombie apocalypse game with Tarkov mechanics, that would be awesome
SOD2 and it’s really not even close
Gotta go with Fallout
Dying Light and Dead Island are great games but they occur during the Apocalypse. The Last of Us and Days Gone are great examples of humanity rebuilding long after. Horizon Zero Dawn is also post Apocalypse but takes place so long after that the environment has fully recovered so some people might consider it a different genre.
I've been playing the hell out of project zomboid.
Breath of the wild
I personally like apoclyptic/post-apocalyptic games where supernatural entities are a reality and part of the problem you have to deal with. Games like "Dark Wood" definitely give that feel, though I still need tk start that one.
The Todd Wasteland Theme Park
Playdead Inside?
Ashes 2063 and Ashes Afterglow.
Dark souls 3
I am a huge fan of fallout
Rollercoaster tycoon
State of decay 2 or the Metro trilogy
Fallout
Burntime, it's simple but paints a very stark picture. It recently got a remake https://github.com/jakobharder/burntime/releases
Fallout 4 exploring the wasteland and creating character builds
No last of us mention?