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Looking for games like Thrive Z? Here are top open world shooter recommendations with a post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Safehouse: Afterfall, The Divided or Endless Bonds.

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  1. Prepare. Raid. Extract. Build. Survive.Operate from a persistent safehouse on the edge of collapse. Gear up, enter hostile zones, scavenge what you can, and reach extraction before it’s too late. What you bring out strengthens your base. What you lose stays behind. Raid & Extraction Enter dangerous zones filled with the infected Navigate buildings, streets, and tight interiors Ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Safehouse: Afterfall.

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  2. The world fell apart. Some survived. Some didn't. Some got back up. The Divided is a co-op extraction action-RPG for 1–4 players, set in the slow, dangerous aftermath of a collapse no one fully understands. Deploy from your fortified hideout into hostile territory, push toward the objective, loot what the dead left behind — and make it back alive. Sometimes you don't. Combat with weight. Mele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Divided.

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  3. Survive together. Grow stronger forever.Endless Bonds is a top-down survival action game where one run can turn a simple weapon into a screen-clearing build. Create your survivor, choose a starting weapon and companion creature, then face escalating hordes, elite threats, and giant bosses across distinct stages. Play solo or join others in local, LAN, peer-to-peer, and online co-op. Share the fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Bonds.

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  4. Scavenge. Fight. Extract. Bring everything home. Escape from Gridlock is a turn-based tactical extraction game where every expedition is a gamble. Enter dangerous grid-based maps, search abandoned areas, open containers, fight monsters and hostile units, and decide when to get out. Push deeper and you may find better loot. Stay too long, make one bad move, or run out of resources, and you may los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Gridlock.

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  5. START WITH A BRICK. BUILD AN EMPIRE. BRICK is a first-person urban survival sandbox set in a living, Newark-inspired open world. Begin with almost nothing, search the streets for opportunity, and transform scavenged materials into weapons, vehicles, territory, and a fortified home. Survive alone, command AI recruits, or enter an online co-op city where another player can become your closest clan … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BRICK - One Block at a Time.

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  6. Operation: Black Genesis — The Immortal TrialsEnter deadly Quarantined Zones, fight mutated experiments, and extract with everything you can carry—because if you die, you lose it all. In co-op, your team can save you. Alone… no one is coming. Operation: Black Genesis – The Immortal Trials is a brutal top-down co-op extraction survival shooter set in a quarantined medical district overrun by failed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation: Black Genesis - The Immortal Trials.

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  7. JOIN THE COMMUNITY To keep up with the latest ORMOD updates, news & discussions. Join through the right sidebar (PC), or above (Mobile) About the Game BUILD. AUTOMATE. FIGHT. SURVIVE. A fully customizable, harsh open-world survival sandbox set in a world overtaken by the ORMOD. Start in an infinite world that changes every playthrough, then tailor the experience to your liking, from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORMOD: Directive.

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  8. GAMEDead End is a co-op zombie shooter for up to four players, focused on wave-based survival and teamwork. Fight through waves of zombies using a variety of weapons, perks, and character equipment. Explore each map, earn money by shooting zombies, improve your character through progression and skill upgrades, and build a playstyle that suits you and your team. Work together, adapt to each wave, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead End.

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  9. 2026. The machines never stopped. The AI that ran the world's cities never shut down—it stopped obeying. Its robots and combat drones took control of the streets. The people who return to reclaim them are called Reclaimers. You begin as a human survivor. Transform into a cyborg. Take the cities back. Laryen is a free-to-play 2.5D isometric MMORPG built around real-time combat, worldwide explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laryen.

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  10. In a dystopian world consumed by the VAS, become one of the Newborn: A new generation of humans immune to the plague, surviving the ravages of disease, mutants, and sinister AXIOM. Fight for hope, rise against the odds, and pave the way for society to be reborn in a unique online sandbox RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of The Newborns.

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  11. Hearts Gone Black is a top-down zombie survival game set years after a failed experiment changed humanity forever.The dead now walk with black hearts, the world is broken, and the few survivors left are forced to live in abandoned rural towns, ruined homes, and unsafe shelters. You are not a hero. You are one of the few people still breathing, trying to keep yourself and your group alive for one m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts Gone Black.

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  12. Dark Age: Tokens of the Fallen is a single-player medieval fantasy dungeon-crawler RPG focused on exploration, combat, questing, character progression, and defeating powerful dungeon bosses. You arrive at a village devastated by a bandit raid. Buildings have been destroyed, supplies have been stolen, and the surviving villagers are struggling to recover. After speaking with the Village Elder, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Age: Tokens of the Fallen.

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  13. Abilill comes from Ability and Will. This is a persistent-world fantasy extraction MMO. Leave the safety of your home base and travel on foot through wildlands, caves and forgotten ruins. Hunt monsters, search for valuable treasure, and fight rival players and legions. Every run is a choice between greed and survival. Push deeper for more valuable loot and greater danger, or retreat early to sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abilill: Persistent Fantasy Extraction MMO.

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  14. Escape From Ashville is a 3D extraction shooter focused on survival, tactical combat and high-risk decision-making. Enter dangerous zones, face deadly threats and secure valuable loot — but remember: If you fail, you lose everything you brought with you. Explore a Hostile WorldOutside your shelter, there is no safety. Abandoned locations are filled with hostile factions, unpredictable enemies, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ashville.

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  15. A game that hides deadly danger beneath a lighthearted exterior — a scavenge, fight, and extract experience. Here, every operation is a gamble. You play as a special-operations duck, piloting a vessel into hazardous forbidden zones to scavenge supplies, defeat enemies, complete missions, and decide before extraction: push deeper, or leave immediately. Bringing loot back alive is far harder than f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Zone.

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  16. Greed or Grave is a dark medieval, unforgiving, cooperative action RPG dungeon extraction game. Gather your party, descend into the depths of forgotten ruins, face indescribable horrors, and loot as much as you can carry. But remember: true victory isn't finding the treasure, but escaping alive to tell the tale. If you fall in the darkness, you will lose everything you carry. Will you succumb to g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed or Grave.

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  17. Scavland is a hardcore, top-down pixel art survival game set in a Post-Apocalyptic Soviet Era. Explore a world ravaged by war and the deadly Mist, scavenging for resources, taking risky jobs, and seeking refuge in harsh settlements. The wasteland is relentless—everything is out to kill you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scavland.

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  18. The world did not end. It began to change. A mysterious phenomenon known as ROTWAKE has spread across entire regions, transforming cities, roads, and people into parts of a single living organism. Wherever the Wave passes, reality as we know it disappears, and the infection continues to grow, consuming everything in its path. You are one of the survivors. Explore abandoned districts, gather r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROTWAKE.

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  19. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    62% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Open World Zombie Survival • Base Building • Looting • Crafting • Vehicles • Exploration • Co-op *Inspired by classic survival games like: Surroundead, Dayz and Miscreated* You’re not dead… but you’re getting close. Survive in a brutal open world zombie survival game where every decision matters. Explore abandoned towns, scavenge for resources, build your base, repair vehicles, and fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Quite Dead: Open World Survival.

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  20. PvPvE Scavenge-Fight-Extract,Top-down shooting,Gather various supplies Key Features 40+ types of attributes that can be enhanced 100+ Enhancement Points, Permanent Reinforcement Attributes, out-of-game growth 100+ items to collect and a resource-gathering system; players can scavenge for various supplies, gear, ammunition, medical items, and high-value loot Weapon customization: extensi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survivors 27.

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  21. Z Ops: DeadzoneThe world has changed. A parasite known as Bane-Z spread at an alarming speed. Once the brain is infected, the host turns into an aggressive creature that no longer responds to anything. Survivors simply call them Bane-Z. Cities are abandoned. Infrastructure has collapsed. But one organization is still fighting: the Z Ops. You play as a Z Ops agent, a unit sent into contaminated… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z Ops: DeadZone.

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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    Shoot, loot and try to escape with your life in this online co-op looter shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Group Out.

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  23. BLACKBEAM is a top-down sci-fi action adventure combining exploration, combat, crystal mining, and light base building. Take control of a rover and traverse the surface of an alien planet. Discover new areas, smash crystal formations, battle hostile creatures, and venture ever farther in search of valuable resources and extraordinary finds. By day, the world favors exploration and growth. Afte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackbeam.

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  24. For Humanity is an intense cooperative extraction FPS, mixing survival, exploration and tactical combat. Dive into a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a pandemic and infested with zombies, where each release is a struggle to stay alive. Play alone or up to 4 players to explore dangerous areas, recover rare resources and escape to your camp. Between expeditions, manage your equipment and weapons to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Humanity.

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  25. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Wander the harsh wasteland as one of the last remaining survivors searching for supplies and battling any unwanted visitors in this Fallout inspired pocket based post-apocalyptic RPG survival game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderer.

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  26. Zombie Shooter Kit is a fully replicated Unreal Engine 5 blueprint asset pack designed to help you build your own zombie survival game with weapons, inventory, AI enemies, vehicles, crafting, weather, and multiplayer support.Build your own zombie survival game in Unreal Engine 5 Zombie Shooter Kit gives solo developers and small teams a powerful foundation for creating survival games, zombie shoot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Shooter Kit.

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  27. Glory DefenceGenre: Action, Shooter, Survival Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer Platform: PC ABOUT THIS GAMEGlory Defence is a fast-paced zombie survival shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a deadly virus. As the infected turn into relentless zombies, humanity teeters on the edge of collapse. Elite special forces are deployed to defend the last fortified zones and protect the remai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Defence.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 450 reviews

    We have lost everything. Somehow we keep on moving. Cargo Hunters is a third-person extraction PvE shooter in which you control a remote-controlled humanoid robot to scavenge resources on a decaying Earth. Collect and lose loot. Build your shelter. Face challenges. Battle enemies. Fall. Rise. Survive no matter how you define survival. A forgotten home. After the global temperature rise, mankind fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo Hunters.

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  29. Return: UnknownAn abandoned metropolis. Endless possibilities. And you right in the middle of it. Dive into a survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, inspired by the freedom of great open-world games and the dark atmosphere of a fallen city. After a global virus wiped out civilization, a living and dangerous world remains, offering you complete freedom. By day, explore streets, b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return: Unknown.

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  30. CRAST is a dynamic online first-person survival shooter. Game locations are created exclusively for the convenience of the gameplay. You do not need to worry about various weapon settings, CRAST will take care of this. CRAST will determine your level of play and select a worthy opponent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRAST.

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  31. Every morning, the world outside your bunker is rebuilt: new terrain, towns, roads, camps, cities, dungeons, loot and enemies. Head out, search for supplies, fight through raider territory, and decide how far you dare to go before the hatch closes at 22:00. Make it home with your haul and use it to buy weapons, armor, medicine, backpacks and permanent upgrades. Sleep to heal and save, then face a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbound.

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  32. Rifted Earth is a survival FPS/TPS set in a world shattered by an alien invasion and unstable rift fractures. You play as a survivor in the region of New Bohemia, where humanity is trying to understand rift energy and uncover what the aliens are really planning. Your main goal is to gather resources, build a safe base, and gradually discover why the invaders came in the first place. World &… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rifted Earth.

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  33. Step into a world ten years after the outbreak, where cities have been reclaimed by nature, vines crawl across abandoned buildings, and the remnants of humanity cling to survival. In Never Be Alone, survival is about more than keeping yourself alive. It is about protecting what remains. You awaken after a six-month coma inside a fragile and isolated safezone, with no memory of who you are or wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Be Alone.

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  34. About This GameCoin & SteelForge your fortune. Fight dangerous enemies. Build a legacy. Coin & Steel is a top-down fantasy RPG that combines blacksmithing, shop management, exploration, and action combat. Build a thriving business, forge equipment at your own anvil, complete quests, and venture into dangerous lands filled with monsters, treasure, and valuable resources. Become the Town B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin & Steel.

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  35. FIGHT BY DAY. CHOOSE BY NIGHT.Cruzado blends fast-paced action with strategic decision-making. During the day, you must survive relentless hordes of enemies. Make it through the battle, and nightfall gives you a chance to recover your health, drink potions, improve your equipment, and prepare for the next day. But every decision you make at night comes at a cost. You only have a limited number of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cruzado.

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    iGNis – Classic Dark Fantasy MMORPG iGNis is a classic dark fantasy MMORPG built for players who miss meaningful progression, valuable equipment, dangerous encounters, and communities where reputation truly matters. Enter a persistent world where strength is earned through combat, exploration, trading, character development, and perseverance. Every upgrade has a purpose, every rare item tells a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IGNis.

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  37. Find containers drifting at sea, recover abandoned vehicles, seize valuable cargo, and sell or use it to make a profit. Use the money you earn to upgrade your boats, weapons, and equipment, expand your crew, and take part in more dangerous operations. Every voyage offers different opportunities. Sometimes a container may hold luxury electronics, sometimes military equipment, and sometimes rare … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horn Of Africa.

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  38. Mutiny’s Wake is a survival game set during the Golden Age of Piracy, where a mutiny leaves survivors stranded on a hostile island with limited resources and constant danger. After your ship crashes, you wash ashore with nothing. The island is occupied by pirates fighting over what little remains. Resources do not respawn, every decision matters, and survival depends on planning, awareness, and kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutiny's Wake.

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  39. Lead a band of nomads through a collapsing nation in a real-time tactical survival campaign where every choice has consequences, and fear, trauma, relationships, and survival itself shape who your Nomads become. HUMANITY SYSTEM We are proud to present the new Humanity System. Survival changes people: every Nomad carries fears, trauma, attachments, motivations, and personality traits that shape … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomads Plague.

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  40. Barbarian is a soulslike-inspired open-world survival RPG for 1–10 players, blending exploration, crafting, and base building with fast, skill-based combat. Master fluid combat with precise parries and dodges as you explore a vast world, gather resources, craft and upgrade gear, and build your own base. Defeat powerful bosses and grow stronger on your journey—play solo or with friends. Multipl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barbarian.

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  41. Story The year is 2030, the world lies in ruins following the end of World War 3.. and civilization. We all believed that the apocalypse would be brought on by nuclear weapons.. but its so much worse. In May of 2025, Rangen Chemical released what was called the “cure". 2 years later after the “cure” was released to the population, people started having horrid reactions, mostly violen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biofall: Survival.

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  42. RoadmapBecome a part of Rasek's development! We are just getting started, and we want to build this game with you. We are relying on your feedback to help shape what comes next. Expect continuous Early Access updates featuring new areas, quests, skills, crafting, an Arena mode, and more. Join the conversation on Discord and help us build something amazing. About the Game Welcome t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rasek.

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  43. Survive. Build. Ride. Trade. Defend. Ash Survival is an open-world survival game set on a remote island covered in dense forests, abandoned buildings, and scattered resources. Scavenge for supplies, build a secure base, grow your own food, and defend what’s yours. Explore the island to discover lootable houses, usable vehicles, and valuable natural resources. Use bikes and cars to travel faster—… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Survival.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 1,371 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Maze.

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  45. The Fifth Sun is dying. Enter a cooperative survival world inspired by Mesoamerican mythology. Hunt, gather, build, and grow powerful enough to confront the creatures and forgotten gods that stand between humanity and the next dawn. Play alone or bring friends into a hostile wilderness where every expedition serves a larger purpose: strengthen your settlement, survive the turning calendar, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fifth Sun: New Fire.

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  46. The house is listening. Entity Unknown is a cooperative supernatural investigation and survival- horror game for 1–4 players. Enter haunted houses, gather reliable evidence, test the entity’s behavior, and decide how long you can afford to stay. Every investigation asks the same dangerous question: leave with what you know, or risk everything for more? Investigate together Bring yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Unknown.

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  47. About the Game Orbital Intruder is a real-time top-down tactical extraction game. Deploy onto procedurally generated derelict spaceships, complete dangerous contracts, collect valuable salvage, and escape alive while an alien organism aboard grows increasingly dangerous. You work for Rookline Recovery, a battered salvage and rescue outfit that accepts jobs other crews refuse. Every contract send… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital Intruder.

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  48. DeathMaze Dungeon Crawler is a challenging arcade shooter in which you appeared in another dimension filled with monsters, darkness and evil. Your task is to survive, collect resources, use weapons well, each next maze becomes more difficult. You must be prepared, it will be a bloody journey. In the game you play a man who doesn't know where he is, he doesn't remember anything. People who end u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeathMaze - Dungeon Crawler.

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  49. Step into the dark, mysterious world of Dungeon Paws, a co-op survival game where you play as brave “cat-humans,” treasure hunters who venture into dangerous dungeons to retrieve valuable loot—and make it out alive… before it’s too late. In each run, you and your friends must work together to plan, explore, and survive deadly traps and relentless monsters ready to hunt you at any moment. Every de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Paws.

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  50. Launch zombies sky-high. Defend the trenches. Protect the bunker. BunkerZ is a brutally intense third-person zombie shooter set in WWI. Trapped behind enemy lines, you and your squad must fortify a crumbling bunker and survive relentless waves of the undead. Work together, build defenses, and blast zombies into the air with tactical explosions. Key Features: Wave-Based Survival Face off agains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BunkerZ.

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