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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: OS: Windows 10, 64 Bit 64bit OS required Processor: Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core Memory: 8Gb Ram Hard Disk Space: 5gig Video Card: Dedicated graphics card with 2 GB of RAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer) Sound: FMOD compatible sound card

Project Zomboid

Community hit
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Released November 8, 2013
IndieRPGSimulationEarly Access
sample: 495 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 459,994 reviews (« Very Positive »)
25,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Survival is the engine that powers Project Zomboid, surfacing in 31 keyword mentions. The title holds a Very Positive rating, with 94% of 459,994 Steam reviews favorable and 91% of the post‑release sample staying positive.

What it's about: Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

In-game

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« Often times I worry I will not live long enough to see the full release of this game. I am twenty-six years old. »
👍 anonymous review · 420 h played221755
« -bought the game -didn't like it -refunded it -watched YT videos on PZ -bought it again -refunded it again -pirated it -enjoyed the game and felt bad for pirating it -bought it and I've been having a blast since. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played14996
« remember watching walking dead years ago and thinking to yourself, what would i do in that situation? well this is it. and its sick »
👍 anonymous review · 128 h played33111
« lived through the toughest of times, killed thousands of zombies, made towns safe again. lost it all in a car crash. 10/10 experience »
👍 anonymous review · 309 h played7632
« Cool zombie game. Might need to sink in a couple more hours to get the grasp of it. Edit cause reddit: Yes, I quit the game when Im done playing. No, these aren't 'farmed' hours! Cheers and happy zomboiding. »
👍 anonymous review · 13552 h played3918174
« Woke up read a comic book, did a workout, watched tv, got drunk and beat an old lady then i played project zomboid its amazing »
👍 anonymous review · 111 h played21621
« 2 years and still no stable build 42. What are you doing dev. »
👎 anonymous review · 376 h played
« NUL NUL NUL vraiment pas réaliste »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Restart till you spawn with a weapon simulator because stealth does ♥♥♥♥ all »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« the mods suck the can never make a working ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ mod »
👎 anonymous review · 106 h played
« Having a game being very intricate and very detailed. Does not stop it from being boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« If you think you're the ultimate survivor and/or can/could survive in a zombie apocalypse, this game is the reality check. »
👍 anonymous review · 249 h played311

In players' words

« Often times I worry I will not live long enough to see the full release of this game. I am twenty-six years old. »
👍 anonymous review · 420 h played221755
« 2 years and still no stable build 42. What are you doing dev. »
👎 anonymous review · 376 h played
« -bought the game -didn't like it -refunded it -watched YT videos on PZ -bought it again -refunded it again -pirated it -enjoyed the game and felt bad for pirating it -bought it and I've been having a blast since. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played14996
« NUL NUL NUL vraiment pas réaliste »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« remember watching walking dead years ago and thinking to yourself, what would i do in that situation? well this is it. and its sick »
👍 anonymous review · 128 h played33111
« Restart till you spawn with a weapon simulator because stealth does ♥♥♥♥ all »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« lived through the toughest of times, killed thousands of zombies, made towns safe again. lost it all in a car crash. 10/10 experience »
👍 anonymous review · 309 h played7632
« the mods suck the can never make a working ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ mod »
👎 anonymous review · 106 h played
« Cool zombie game. Might need to sink in a couple more hours to get the grasp of it. Edit cause reddit: Yes, I quit the game when Im done playing. No, these aren't 'farmed' hours! Cheers and happy zomboiding. »
👍 anonymous review · 13552 h played3918174
« Having a game being very intricate and very detailed. Does not stop it from being boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Woke up read a comic book, did a workout, watched tv, got drunk and beat an old lady then i played project zomboid its amazing »
👍 anonymous review · 111 h played21621
« If you think you're the ultimate survivor and/or can/could survive in a zombie apocalypse, this game is the reality check. »
👍 anonymous review · 249 h played311

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=106
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=27
Multiplayer
90 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10685813
Content / longevity272223
Multiplayer10901
Interface / UX7205
Graphics / art5113
Stability / bugs4004
Story / writing3201
Performance2101
Value for money2101
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 65 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.

<2h
38 % (n=8)
2-10h
81 % (n=64)
10-25h
90 % (n=90)
>25h
95 % (n=333)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€5.83€11.38€16.94€22.49€28.052014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€8.39

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 13, 2013 · All-time low: €8.39 (Oct 05, 2014)

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

Popular streamers

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Small streamers to support

LIVE Archyball 29 viewers · FR — Combien de temps vais je survivre ? Découverte Project Zomboid [ROAD TO 1k] ! !discord !youtube !tikLIVE Chocolista 14 viewers · FR — Café et jeu pour oublier l'actu qui fait rager ? 🔞LIVE FrostOutlaws 7 viewers · FR — build 42.20 et musique!LIVE Claraluzi 6 viewers · FR — Challenge - Sortir de plus haut penthouse du jeu 🥶🥶 (Subtitle ON)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 85 positive mentions out of 106 total.
  • Multiplayer is warmly received: 9 positive mentions out of 10.
  • Content depth earns acclaim: 22 positive mentions out of 27.
  • Long‑term players are especially satisfied: 95% positive among those who logged over 25 hours (333 mentions).
  • Overall community sentiment is highly favorable: 94% positive across nearly 460 k reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Graphics draw criticism: 1 positive versus 3 negative mentions out of 5.
  • User interface struggles: 5 negative mentions out of 7 total.
  • Bugs remain a pain point: 4 negative mentions and no positive.
  • Performance feedback is split, with 1 positive and 1 negative mention.

Who is it for?

Fans of gritty, sandbox survival RPGs who relish meticulous resource management and cooperative play will thrive. Modders and players who enjoy long, emergent sessions are especially catered to.

Is Project Zomboid worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 459,994 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 25,49€.

Verdict

Project Zomboid delivers an immersive, hard‑core survival experience that has earned overwhelming approval from its community. While graphics, UI, and occasional bugs hold it back, the deep gameplay, robust multiplayer, and long‑playtime satisfaction make it a standout for players seeking a demanding, mod‑friendly sandbox.

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Project Zomboid: 91/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

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