DARKEST DAYS

Open-world zombie survival RPG with recruitable survivors and customizable vehicles

NHN · Released Apr 23, 2025

Action Adventure Massively Multiplayer RPG Free To Play

Reviews: Mixed; 50% of 5,442
Recent reviews: Mixed; 62% of 77 in 30 days
Players: 118; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 7 months ago; Mar 11, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050Ti; 8 GB RAM · 20 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DARKEST DAYS?

This free-to-play survival shooter takes place after a zombie outbreak, as you investigate the virus's origins. You explore settlements, shoot zombies or clear groups with explosives, and build a shelter whose residents improve production or accompany you in combat.

For you if...

+you want cooperative zombie waves and giant mutant battles
+you like competing against other players for rare resources

Not for you if...

−you prefer linear levels to exploring an open world

What players say

50% of 5,442 reviews are positive · 62% of 77 in the last 30 days

Players praise smooth gameplay. Common complaints center on expensive microtransactions, paid advantages, and frustrating progression for those who do not spend.

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DARKEST DAYS system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050Ti, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5 3570 / AMD FX 8350
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does DARKEST DAYS have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does DARKEST DAYS run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, German, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does DARKEST DAYS use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam