Dead Frontier 2

Online third-person survival horror with scarce ammo and zombie scavenging

Creaky Corpse Ltd · Released Jul 15, 2019

Action Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Free To Play

Reviews: Mixed; 70% of 28K
Recent reviews: Mixed; 62% of 118 in 30 days
Playing now: 753; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 19, 2026

What is Dead Frontier 2?

A free-to-play online third-person survival horror RPG set among zombie-filled streets and abandoned buildings. You kill zombies, conserve ammunition, scavenge equipment, develop skills, and trade in a player-driven economy, alone, cooperatively, or in PvP; you can also help survivors you meet.

For you if...

+you enjoy survival horror built around scarce resources
+you want solo and cooperative zombie hunting
+you like character builds shaped by skills and equipment

Not for you if...

−you want a story-led campaign with substantial quests
−you dislike conserving ammunition and searching buildings for supplies

What players say

70% of 28,434 reviews are positive · 62% of 118 in the last 30 days

Players praise the tense atmosphere, looting, and long-term gear planning. Common complaints describe a repetitive gameplay loop and paid progression advantages. Several experienced players also report unexplained anti-cheat bans and unhelpful account support.

Screenshots and trailer

Dead Frontier 2 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD FX
Graphics: Radeon HD 8550 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: You will most likely need to play on Low graphics settings

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Dead Frontier 2
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 141
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
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

Full audio: English. Text only: Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Latin America, German, Simplified Chinese, Russian, French, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese.