DayZ Alternatives
DayZ is described as 'The post-soviet country of Chernarus is struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse' and is a Survival Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to DayZ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and Web-based apps. The best DayZ alternative is Rust (Game). It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Unturned or Garena Free Fire. Other DayZ like games are Metro, 7 Days to Die, Wasteland and Escape From Tarkov.
DayZ alternatives are mainly Survival Games but may also be Open World Games or Battle Royale Games. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DayZ.Rust (Game)
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Survival Game
- Open World Game
- Crafting Game
21 Rust (Game) alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Steam
Rust is a multi-player, survival video game.
- - Rust (Game) is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to DayZ.
- - Rust (Game) is the most popular commercial alternative to DayZ.
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Metro
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Role-playing Game
- Survival Game
- Horror Game
40 Metro alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Epic Games Store
- Steam
- Playstation
- Xbox
Metro 2033 is a survival horror first-person shooter video game, based on the novel Metro 2033 by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. Metro 2033 was developed by 4A Games in Ukraine, and was released on Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 in March 2010.
Represent entire series of Metro games including Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, Metro Redux, Metro Exodus.- - Metro is the most popular Linux alternative to DayZ.
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7 Days to Die
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Survival Game
- Open World Game
29 7 Days to Die alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Steam
In the year 2034 nuclear attacks have decimated the Earth and the remaining population is infected by an unknown virus. The infected die within 7 days and soon reanimate becoming blood-thirsty zombies. No one believed it; nobody expected it and nothing can stop it!
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Comments about 7 Days to Die as a Alternative to DayZ
In this game you need to be smart and know how to survive in some situations like in DayZ.
0Unturned
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Survival Game
19 Unturned alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Steam
Unturned is a sandbox game in the emerging multiplayer apocalypse survival genre. Rather than focusing on being an MMO it provides players with easy systems to sit down and survive the zombie infestation with their friends.
- - Unturned is the most popular free alternative to DayZ.
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Wasteland
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo19 Wasteland alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Role-playing Game
- Turn Based Game
- Windows
Wasteland was originally developed by Interplay, and spawned the creation of the Fallout series. The game was published by Electronic Arts. inXile Entertainment, is planning on remastering the original version that was created by Interplay.
Represent entire series of Wasteland games including Wasteland, Wasteland 2, Wasteland 3, Wasteland: Remastered.Wasteland Features
Garena Free Fire
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Battle Royale Game
66 Garena Free Fire alternatives- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
A group of people from different background and classes were brought to an isolated island by a mysterious organization called 'FF'. They were told only 1 people can leave this island alive.
- - Garena Free Fire is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to DayZ.
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Comments about Garena Free Fire as a Alternative to DayZ
johnnymc2001Freefire is a battle royale not a survival game
0Escape From Tarkov
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- First-Person Shooter
- Survival Game
- Open World Game
22 Escape From Tarkov alternatives- Windows
Incessant warfare in Tarkov has sparked massive panic; the local population has fled the city, but those who stayed are looking to improve their fortunes at the expense of others. Well-armed gangs started the redivision of the city.
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starve.io
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo21 starve.io alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Survival Game
- Crafting Game
- Online
Starve.io is a survival game. You have to survive the cold and hunger, hunt animals and collect some resources to live as long as you can !
Represent entire series of starve.io games.- - starve.io is the most popular Web-based alternative to DayZ.
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Comments about starve.io as a Alternative to DayZ
Sour CeTechnically complete dissimilar, but voting it down because it's an annoying and laggy game. The idea is good, but need to increase the performance drastically and don't make the menus to restart so annoying when you're going to die every 2 minutes at most everytime as a beginner.
0Islanded
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo15 Islanded alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Islanded is a Survival Nature Sandbox game, based in the interaction with the nature to survive. Use animals to explore, find food and fight while searching for resources to build in a huge open world with total freedom.
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SCUM
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo7 SCUM alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Survival Game
- Open World Game
- Windows
- Steam
The world’s unquenchable need for entertainment has turned towards bloodlust as entertainment behemoth TEC1 is set to premiere season two of its television sensation SCUM. This new season moves the contest from the rugged, enclosed indoor arenas to the lush forests, rolling...
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Devast.io – a new post-apocalyptic io game in the genre of survival.
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Infestation: Survivor Stories
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo7 Infestation: Survivor Stories alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Open World Game
- Windows
- Steam
Infestation: Survivor Stories (formerly known as The War Z) is an open world zombie survival game where players endure the hardships of a post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested world.
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