Games like Project Zomboid

VEIN is a post-apocalyptic survival multiplayer sandbox where you navigate a world overrun by hostile zombies and hostile bandits. Gather resources, explore abandoned areas, defend your base, and rebuild society alongside friends in a dynamic environment with realistic AI that senses your presence. Changing seasons and random events continually challenge your survival.

"7 Days to Die" is a multiplayer action game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. It combines elements of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Explore open-world environments, craft and repair weapons, build and customize fortresses, and cooperate or compete with other players in various game modes. Despite some bugs, the game offers a unique and immersive experience in a fully destructible world.

DayZ is a harsh open-world survival game set in the post-apocalyptic region of Chernarus, where up to 60 players must scavenge, cooperate, or compete to survive. With permanent death, every decision matters as you face infected and other survivors. Manage resources, build bases, and navigate a complex player-driven landscape in this unforgiving, sandbox experience.

"SCUM is an open-world, massively multiplayer survival game with horror elements, where players start as prisoners on a treacherous island. The complex simulation emphasizes the importance of every detail, from diet and injury prevention to combat and crafting. With vast terrain, numerous threats, and various modes including PvP and co-op, SCUM offers a unique, immersive, and highly replayable experience."

"Green Hell is an open-world survival simulation set in the Amazonian rainforest, where you must fend for yourself with no outside help. Using real survival techniques, players build shelters, craft tools, and hunt for food, while facing threats from wildlife, illnesses, and traps. The game also simulates the psychological effects of isolation, adding an extra layer of challenge to this intense wilderness experience."

"Survivalist: Invisible Strain" is an open-world game about building a community after civilization's collapse. Recruit survivors by earning their loyalty or fear, and manage their needs for food, warmth, and safety from dangers. Interact with living characters who have unique personalities, remember your actions, and give quests. This is the sequel to "Survivalist," but no prior knowledge of the first game is needed.

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is a horror open-world game that offers both single-player and multiplayer/co-op modes for up to 2 players. The game features remastered content, including a full-size open world version of Trumbull Valley, and is packed with new and remastered content for an ultimate zombie survival experience. With grinding, hilarious moments, and a buggy but atmospheric gameplay, this game is highly replayable and offers a wholesome story in a post-apocalyptic world.

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition+ is a survival game now available on Apple Arcade, including the original game and Reign of Giants expansion. Play as various characters, each with unique abilities, in a wilderness filled with strange creatures and dangers. Gather resources, craft items, and uncover the world's mysteries to escape and return home.

State of Decay is an open-world survival horror game set in a zombie apocalypse. Manage a group of survivors, fortify your base, and explore a vast, dynamic world. Fight hordes of zombies, scavenge for supplies, and make decisions that determine your group's fate in this thrilling, immersive experience.

"Sons of the Forest" is a first-person survival horror game where players must navigate a treacherous forest filled with strange and deadly creatures. As the lone survivor of a plane crash, players must scavenge for resources, build shelter, and fend off hostile inhabitants to stay alive. With a dynamic day-night cycle, players must also manage their hunger, thirst, and fatigue to survive in this unforgiving wilderness.