What Are The Best Games Like L4D?
11. World War Z
Watch: World War Z Gameplay
WWZ has three different setting locations and 12 characters total. World War Z is a co-op, four-person shooter with serious survival gameplay . All the characters and settings have deep back stories, inspired from the movie.
Imagine 400 to 500 zombies per swarm, pouring from rooftops, like a waterfall. Or, shriek in disgust as they build a rotten-flesh-ramp out of themselves, and start climbing it… just to eat you… and your 3 bestest buddies.
The Swarm Engine is specifically used to make the zombie swarm as realistic... and as terrifying as possible.
WWZ map locations are inspired by places in the actual movie.
10. Desolate
Watch: Desolate Gameplay
A freakish and horror/ thriller co-op. Take charge of a 4 person research team as they investigate paranormal incidents. Uncover the truth behind mysteries, the only thing left after a spooky catastrophe.
Look out for the Gorlans, big horse-like creatures with a fish fin. You might find them next to a huge Frozen whale. This seems like an easy situation to take care of, but it isn’t when you’re being tormented by deranged Mad Men at the same time.
The characters are referred to as volunteers, but it doesn’t seem like a volunteer position.
Expect to see huge whales in all kinds of situations, if you are paying attention.
Gamers may have screamed more reviewing this game than any other one in history.
9. Dead Matter
Watch: Dead Matter Gameplay
Fight for survival in a zombie plagued world. Take advantage of the massive barricading and crafting system. Grow what you need or scavenge it. Long journeys around fences and standing on cars won’t save you.
To paraphrase the developers: Now the zombies are coming over signs, and around obstacles. Pick up a weapon (with new graphics upgrades) and Desolate the Zombie Hordes.
Follow the game's Twitter Page for latest updates.
The map is a procedurally generated rendition of Alberta, Canada.
Serious attention and modification has been made to the zombie AI based on user feedback.
There will be over 50 melee weapons that will be available, after the game is completed the first time.
8. Overkill’s The Walking Dead
Watch: Overkill’s The Walking Dead Gameplay
Finally a Walking Dead Co-op FPS, created with the help of Robert Kirkman. Where teamwork is key. Survive in Washington, DC. Mix stealthy gameplay with loud and violent attacks.
Offensive and defensive scenarios can implode, depending on if you’ve attracted the attention of a passing horde… or the “human vultures” that surround you. The water purifier you stole yesterday might become the reason you die today.
Does Robert Kirkman have the experience to be making an FPS? He says yes, citing his history playing Wolfenstein, Halo and Destiny.
Developers along with Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman said they are delaying the game because they want to make sure it’s perfect.
The game storyline is new, but based more on the comic book, not the show.
7. Resident Evil 5
Watch: Resident Evil 5 Gameplay
As Chris, you are on a mission to Africa, years after The Umbrella Corp. virus at Racoon City. You must work on a team in this co-op heavy action gameplay, to solve another Bio-Terrorism crime.
Your trigger happy sidekick, Sheva, can be helpful or a big waste of ammo. Set her up with a heavy machine gun, and be proud and appreciative as she mows down enemies right before your eyes.
Resident Evil 5 has 3D support.
If you have the right computer hardware, this game has impressive dynamic graphics. If you didn’t notice, it might be time to upgrade your gear.
Steam rates it at 85%, very positive, with over 6000 reviews.
6. State of Decay 2
Watch: State of Decay 2 Gameplay
In this open world co-op battle, You must switch between survivors. Because in the Blood Plague, people, like your weapons, wear out. Test your might against more aggressive, Red-eyed zombies that are more powerful and will even infect you. Destroy them and all Plague Hearts you run across.
Dangerous enemy humans can be bought with valuable supplies. But if you choose not to pay them, you will have to fight them. Use teamwork to bring down huge Juggernauts, before their slimy, blood soaked faces make contact with your fresh and newly outfitted character.
Survivors have different personalities and skills. Make sure you pick them based on how they will fit in your community.
Expect to find scavengable resources in logical locations.
Use explosives on the Plague hearts.
5. Dying Light: The Following
Watch: Dying Light: The Following Gameplay
Survive with parkour skills with this action co-op FPS. Pick off bandits and zombies with your crossbow. You’re in a huge open world. Urban environments are full of buildings made for climbing.
Mindless zombies, get more aggressive at night. Parkour, scavenge, deliver mail, whatever it takes. Climb anything and go anywhere. Enjoy the crisp audio, with attention paid to the sound of bones cracking and splintering.
Turn the HUD completely off for more advanced gameplay.
There are 250 levels available for Legend grinders.
Multi-part adventures that could be a trap or any number of unknowable twists and turns.
4. 7 Days To Die
Watch: 7 Days To Die Gameplay
The perfect blend of FPS, survival and horror. Not to mention RPG, crafting systems and characters that set the precedent for all games that came after it. It’s set in a devastated, post apocalyptic world.
Keep your frost covered baseball bat at the ready, as you navigate your numbered days. Dig through gutters, filled with filth, just get that one item that you need so desperately. Focus on crafting those hard earned items, so your efforts don’t go to waste.
Look out for Dogs as you stroll around the city, and equip a ranged weapon for them.
7 Days to Die was built on the Unity Engine.
As you survive every seven day horde, they get bigger and more difficult to deal with. Plan for this.
3. No More Room in Hell
Watch: No More Room in Hell Gameplay
Focused on realism, No More Room in Hell is a co-op with a first person perspective. Up to 7 players can join your team. Quite different from the more common, fast paced FPS, this game requires patience and appreciation for detail.
Realism is so important, and the HUD is not. There is no ammo bar. Instead, imagine
actually pulling the magazine to check for ammo. In the dark, as you feverishly scavenge for pills. The only way to extend your life after being infected.
No More Room in Hell includes a Zombie Objective Mode.
Free to play, in every meaning of the word
"When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth." from the original film series, No More Room in Hell is where this game draws its name and inspiration.
2. Contagion
Watch: Contagion Gameplay
It’s a co-op that will never play the same way twice. Thanks to the developers randomizing system, everything changes. From resource locations to mission objectives. This game doubles down on the word reality, keeping it as true to life as possible.
Pick between gameplay modes: Hunted, Escape and Extraction. Classically slow but persistent zombies line the streets. Listen slowly as they drag their feet. Kill them before they eat you, in a vivid and realistic fashion.
Contains advanced gibbing system that makes the gorey, extra gorey.
One mode is a deathmatch that can include up to 16 players.
Yet another mode is in beta called Flatline.
1. Killing Floor 2
Watch: Killing Floor 2 Gameplay
Not only boasting a 6 player co-op, but a 12 player survival mode that lets you kill your friends as zombies. Set in Europe during an experiment that went wrong. The responsible party is a company called Horzine Biotech. All the world’s systems failed. Build a group that can survive against these biohazard ridden zombie freaks.
With a key noted feature being “Visceral Gore”, KF2 will leave you almost feeling the zombie guts brushing against your legs. Let this game kill your boredom, as you wade through the rivers produced by it’s persistent blood system.
The Golden Rule Applies: Share your dosh, make your team stronger.
As long as you get at least 1 hit on any group kill, you get some XP
Killing Floor 2 starts exactly one month after the original Killing Floor story ends.
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