Forget ‘The Walking Dead,’ This Zombie Survival Nightmare Is Officially Taking Over
Project Zomboid, a zombie survival game set in Kentucky, drew 64,086 concurrent players on 9 October, showing that it retains a large audience as Halloween approaches. Its popularity matters as the game nears its 13th anniversary and sustains interest following a record-breaking summer.
The game reached an all-time peak of 124,506 concurrent players in August, while its 30-day average is now 50,069, down about 8% from the previous month but above July’s roughly 30,000. Players scavenge supplies and manage hunger, illness, power loss and the risks of gunfire, alone or with others; recent Steam reviews are 91% positive. It remains in Early Access, with no announced date for version 1.0.
- Project Zomboid reached 64,086 concurrent players on 9 October.
- Its August record peak was 124,506 players.
- The game remains in Early Access without a 1.0 date.
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Project Zomboid is a zombie survival game set in a fictional Kentucky where players must scavenge for supplies whilst managing hunger, illness and other threats to survival. Players can choose to play alone or with others, making their own decisions about how to navigate a world overrun by the undead.
The game has been in active development for 13 years and remains in Early Access, meaning it is still unfinished, yet it continues to sustain a substantial player base. Despite its lengthy development period, recent reviews on Steam are overwhelmingly positive, with 91% approval from players, reflecting the game's ability to maintain quality and engagement.