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Dead Frontier 2

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

Creaky Corpse Ltd · Released Jul 15, 2019

ActionIndieMassively MultiplayerRPGFree To Play

Third-party account required

Reviews
Mostly Positive
70% of 31K
Recent reviews
Mixed
61% of 99 in 30 days
Players
1,160
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 25, 2026
Minimum PC
HD 8550
8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

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 31,034 reviews are positive · 61% of 99 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.

Players over time

▲ +83% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,428 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,160
Nov 6, 2026916
Nov 5, 2026942
Nov 4, 20261,050
Nov 3, 20261,017
Nov 2, 20261,080
Nov 1, 20261,351
Oct 31, 20261,305
Oct 30, 20261,093
Oct 29, 20261,119
Oct 28, 20261,188
Oct 27, 20261,158
Oct 26, 20261,159
Oct 25, 20261,428
Oct 24, 20261,210
Oct 23, 20261,235
Oct 22, 2026635
Oct 21, 2026616
Oct 20, 2026625
Oct 19, 2026512
Oct 18, 2026741
Oct 17, 2026640
Oct 16, 2026543
Oct 15, 2026588
Oct 14, 2026591
Oct 13, 2026603
Oct 12, 2026618
Oct 11, 2026666
Oct 10, 2026657
Oct 9, 2026589
Oct 8, 2026545
Oct 7, 2026533
Oct 6, 2026572
Oct 5, 2026563
Oct 4, 2026649
Oct 3, 2026664
Oct 2, 2026550
Oct 1, 2026547
Sep 30, 2026600
Sep 29, 2026589
Sep 28, 2026645
Sep 27, 2026689
Sep 26, 2026667
Sep 25, 2026604
Sep 24, 2026578
Sep 23, 2026753
Sep 23, 2026543
Sep 22, 2026521
Sep 21, 2026573

Screenshots and trailer

Dead Frontier 2 screenshot 1

Dead Frontier 2 system requirements

Minimum: HD 8550, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Dead Frontier 2?

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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

Recommended

OS
64-bit Windows
Processor
Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
Graphics
GTX 1050 or equivalent with 6GB dedicated memory
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
This should allow you to play smoothly on High graphics settings

Does Dead Frontier 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Dead Frontier 2 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

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

Does Dead Frontier 2 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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