7 Days to Die

Open-world zombie survival sandbox built around crafting and base defense

The Fun Pimps · Published by The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC · Released Jul 25, 2024

Action Adventure Indie RPG Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 401K
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 1,315 in 30 days
Playing now: 18K; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 3 weeks ago; Aug 26, 2026

What is 7 Days to Die?

A first-person survival RPG set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by zombies. You scavenge, fight, mine, craft equipment, develop skills, and build destructible forts alone or in cooperative and competitive multiplayer.

For you if...

+you enjoy open-ended scavenging, crafting, and exploration
+you want to build and defend elaborate zombie fortresses
+you prefer survival sandboxes playable with friends

Not for you if...

−you dislike repeated looting and base maintenance
−you want progression based mainly on practiced skills
−you prefer a tightly guided campaign

What players say

87% of 401,090 reviews are positive · 72% of 1,315 in the last 30 days

Players praise the building, looting, and horde-defense loop, particularly with friends and overhaul mods. Many longtime players complain that recent updates restrict the open-ended survival experience through skill books, trader quests, and repeated system changes; they also consider the current price too high.

Screenshots and trailer

7 Days to Die system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
Processor: 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU
Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Memory
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space.

OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
Processor: 3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
Graphics: 4 GB Dedicated Memory
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 43
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.