Z Dawn

Turn-based zombie survival strategy with a camp to defend

GoldenGod Games · Released Dec 6, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 271
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Mar 2, 2021
Minimum PC: Minimum Resolution - 1336…; 0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Z Dawn?

Z Dawn is a single-player survival strategy game with roguelike elements, set after a zombie outbreak as your group seeks a cure and evacuation. You search locations for supplies, equip survivors, assign jobs, craft equipment, and fortify an encampment while dealing with random encounters, zombies, and raiders.

For you if...

+you enjoy balancing survivors' needs against long-term camp development
+you like adapting your plans to unpredictable encounters

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time action to issuing turn-based orders
−you want minimal upkeep between fights and exploration

What players say

72% of 271 reviews are positive

Players praise the pressure of keeping survivors alive with limited supplies. Recurring complaints focus on shallow mechanics, repetitive tasks, and repeatedly advancing turns to complete routine actions.

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Z Dawn system requirements

Minimum: Minimum Resolution - 1336…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: 2 GHz (32/64bits)
Graphics: Minimum Resolution - 1336x768, Graphics Card with at least 128MB Dedicated Memory
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
Notes: Works on 32 and 64 bits systems

Does Z Dawn have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Z Dawn 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 33
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Z Dawn 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam