DeadPoly

Open-world zombie survival with scavenging, crafting, and base building

TFL Games · Released Jan 12, 2022 · Early Access

Action Adventure Casual Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Early Access

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 6,237
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 110 in 30 days
Playing now: 31; peak 24h 47
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 12, 2026

What is DeadPoly?

Survive the early stages of a zombie apocalypse in a third-person, open-world survival shooter. Search for supplies, fight zombies, craft gear, and fortify or build a base while managing hunger and thirst. You can play alone or online with friends; quests and leveling are optional.

For you if...

+you like scavenging for loot in zombie survival games
+you want to build a base with friends online
+you like setting your own goals while exploring

Not for you if...

−you want a set path of required objectives
−you dislike managing hunger and thirst while exploring

What players say

78% of 6,237 reviews are positive · 79% of 110 in the last 30 days

Players praise the loot hunt, base building, and co-op play. Many say the world feels empty, and some returning players say it feels emptier since the remake. Others complain about erratic loot placement, bugs, and performance drops.

Screenshots and trailer

DeadPoly system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5 6600K / Ryzen 3 1300
Graphics: RX 580 / GTX 1060
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: DirectX12 Compatible Hardware Required.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian.