Play it if
You want a co-op shooter with the biggest hordes in the genre.
Skip it if
You want a slow, scary survival game.
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 outbreak is global, and missions take you through cities such as New York, Moscow, Tokyo and Rome. You play small teams of survivors who fight their way to rescue.
2How you survive
Classes give each player a role, from medic to demolition expert. The hordes are the highlight: hundreds of enemies on screen, climbing walls and flooding streets. Defensive gadgets and turrets help you hold a position.
3Alone or together
Up to four players can play online, with bots filling empty slots. Cross-play with consoles is supported. Solo works, but the game is built for a squad.
4Look & sound
The swarm technology is still impressive. Locations are varied and well lit, and the sound of an incoming horde is effective.
5Setup & value
It lists at $29.99 and runs on Windows. Steam lists it as Playable on Steam Deck. Many episodes and classes are included.
Best bits
- Hordes look and feel enormous
- Clear class roles
- Cross-play with consoles
Watch out
- Missions follow a similar pattern
- Story is thin
Score sheet
- Survival feel 25%
- 88
- Gameplay 25%
- 90
- Easy to start 15%
- 88
- Replay 20%
- 85
- Value 15%
- 90
88 × 25% + 90 × 25% + 88 × 15% + 85 × 20% + 90 × 15% = 88.20 → 88
Curator's verdict
Verdict
“World War Z: Aftermath delivers the spectacle of a true horde better than anyone. It is a great pick for a squad of four.”
By the Zombie Game Guide editorial desk · Updated 8 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
