Play it if
You want a structured four-player campaign with build choices.
Skip it if
You mainly play alone.
Exhibit label
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Online co-op
- Yes
- Cross-play
- Yes
- Solo
- Bots fill empty slots
- Voice chat
- Helpful
- Threat level
- Frightening
- Survival time
- ~40 hours
1The outbreak
The Devil Worm parasite has turned most of humanity into the Ridden. The Cleaners are veterans who push out from a safe camp to take territory back.
2How you survive
Before each run you build a deck of cards that grant perks, and the AI director plays its own corruption cards against you. Missions mix shooting, objectives and crafting quick upgrades between levels.
3Alone or together
Up to four players play online in co-op, with bots for missing players, and there is a separate PvP mode. Cross-play is supported. There is no split-screen on PC.
4Look & sound
Gunplay is punchy and the special Ridden are easy to read. The art style is clean, with more colour than most zombie shooters.
5Setup & value
It lists at $59.99 and runs on Windows. Steam lists it as Playable on Steam Deck. The developers have ended major updates, so the content is final.
Best bits
- Card system keeps runs varied
- Strong gunplay
- Good with a full squad
Watch out
- High list price
- No more major content updates
Score sheet
- Survival feel 25%
- 86
- Gameplay 25%
- 88
- Easy to start 15%
- 84
- Replay 20%
- 86
- Value 15%
- 80
86 × 25% + 88 × 25% + 84 × 15% + 86 × 20% + 80 × 15% = 85.30 → 85
Curator's verdict
Verdict
“Back 4 Blood is a solid squad shooter with a clever card system. Pick it up on sale for a regular group of four.”
By the Zombie Game Guide editorial desk · Updated 8 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
