Nomad

Open-world survival sandbox with zombies, crafting, and player raids

Diminished Studios · Released Jun 26, 2015 · Early Access

Action Adventure Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Free To Play

Reviews: Mixed; 59% of 5,272
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 28, 2026
Minimum PC: with DX10 (shader model 4…; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Nomad?

This free-to-play first-person survival sandbox takes place on an overgrown island years after an apocalypse. Scavenge for food, medical supplies, and weapons, craft gear, build a base, and face zombies and other players in an open multiplayer world. Safe-zone quests lead across the island to uncover its history.

For you if...

+you enjoy scavenging and building a survival base
+you like multiplayer PvP alongside co-op survival
+you prefer setting your own goals in an open world

Not for you if...

−you want a guided story with a clear destination
−you dislike losing supplies or buildings to other players
−you prefer survival without frequent zombie encounters

What players say

59% of 5,272 reviews are positive

Players praise the open-ended survival and simple gameplay. Complaints include player griefing, difficult zombies, and low online activity; several players also report unexpected account bans.

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Nomad system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: 2 GHz
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Nomad have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and LAN; PvP online and LAN; MMO. There is no single-player mode.

Does Nomad run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 45
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Nomad 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam