But Zomboid still has a lot of potentials once multiplayer works again.

Sure it has been in Early Access for eight long years (even longer in development before getting into Steam) and the multiplayer feature is currently disabled for build 41. Keeping the lights off and staying quiet at night could be the key to living for another day. The game features a full line of sight system along with real-time lighting, sound, and visibility mechanics. Aside from facing harsh conditions and fulfilling your character’s needs, you really need to be careful of zombie attacks. One of the earliest hardcore zombie survival games in the PC market. The game supports more than five players co-op. It combines 3D isometric perspective with charming pixel art made by Misbug ( The Escapist 2) and accompanied by soundtracks from Hiroki Kikuta ( Secret of Mana). Play as your typical Warrior, Mage, Rogue, or make up your own class and explore a randomly-generated fantasy land. If you’re looking for more 2D survival games then you should keep an eye on Tinkertown.

Both games support up to a four-player co-op where your friends will play as the survivors you’ve recruited. If you’re avoiding Early Access titles and want to play a more “complete” game though, you can buy the prequel, Survivalist, for just $4.99. Although the game is currently using a randomly generated world, a story mode is planned to be added later. Interact with survivors scattered around the game world, recruit them, build a settlement, and defend your precious resources from zombies, looters, and whatever else is out there. In this open-world, open-ended zombie survival game, your main task is to rebuild a thriving community. If you can get it on sale for more than 60% and have a group of friends that won’t suddenly drop it, I think it’s somewhat worth the price. There’s a battle royale mode too if that tickles your fancy, although I doubt it’s that populated. New questlines, items, crafting materials, enemies, quality-of-life improvements, NPCs, and more.

But since the last few updates, Bethesda has made Fallout 76 to be much better than before. Half-baked contents, empty world, pointless loots. Sure, sure, it was a mess when it first came out. With that in mind, if you’re looking for more cooperative four-player survival fun, do give this one a shot. The game also expanded Metal Gear V‘s solid stealth and shooting mechanics with various melee weapons and traps such as stationary turrets. However, free-roaming on maps and a huge focus on building fortifications along with collecting resources, as well as Kuban Energy to level up your characters, are still present. Compared to other survival games, this one is more mission-based.

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