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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

ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulationStrategy

Reviews trending down: 71% positive in the last 30 days vs 86% overall

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 296K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 1,131 in 30 days
Players
21K
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 days ago
Nov 2, 2026
Minimum PC
2 GB Dedicated Memory
8 GB RAM · 15 GB disk
Full requirements

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

86% of 295,676 reviews are positive · 71% of 1,131 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.

Players over time

▼ -3% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27,977 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202620,576
Nov 6, 202613,190
Nov 5, 202613,184
Nov 4, 202615,808
Nov 3, 202616,776
Nov 2, 202615,466
Nov 1, 202625,857
Oct 31, 202621,623
Oct 30, 202614,220
Oct 29, 202614,056
Oct 28, 202614,388
Oct 26, 202615,849
Oct 25, 202622,025
Oct 24, 202619,389
Oct 23, 202615,298
Oct 22, 202615,299
Oct 21, 202615,505
Oct 20, 202615,790
Oct 18, 202622,566
Oct 17, 202619,995
Oct 16, 202615,528
Oct 15, 202616,330
Oct 14, 202616,768
Oct 13, 202617,520
Oct 11, 202623,687
Oct 10, 202620,154
Oct 9, 202616,390
Oct 8, 202616,267
Oct 7, 202617,338
Oct 6, 202617,125
Oct 4, 202622,102
Oct 3, 202620,029
Oct 2, 202616,113
Oct 1, 202616,359
Sep 30, 202615,770
Sep 29, 202616,336
Sep 27, 202623,110
Sep 26, 202620,592
Sep 25, 202616,678
Sep 24, 202615,505
Sep 23, 202617,823
Sep 23, 202617,018
Sep 22, 202616,602
Sep 21, 202627,977

Screenshots and trailer

7 Days to Die screenshot 1

7 Days to Die system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB Dedicated Memory, 8 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

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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.

Recommended

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.

Does 7 Days to Die have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does 7 Days to Die run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
43
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does 7 Days to Die 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

12 DLC available.

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