Zombie and post-apocalyptic storylines are nothing new to video gaming, but they've never looked better than they have on the PS4 and PS5. With the great performance that these platforms offer and astounding refresh rates, you sometimes feel like you are coming face to face with the undead creatures in real life.

While some zombie games are downright terrifying, others take zombies in a comical and sometimes even funny direction. Other PS4 and PS5 zombie games might not be the best-looking games you’ve ever played, but they introduce zombies to novel genres like games based on road trips. If you’re interested in playing the best zombie games on PS4 and PS5, look no further.

Updated April 12, 2024 By Ben Jessey: It's always fun to fight and kill zombies in video games. Therefore, it's no surprise that the PS4 and PS5 have plenty of titles featuring the undead creatures. We made this list to highlight the best ones. We've now added to the collection in this update.

22 Signalis

Signalis is very clearly inspired by the early Resident Evil games. You have a limited inventory to manage, safe rooms to visit, and puzzles to solve. Even the camera angle is similar to the early RE instalments, as the game uses a top-down 2.5D perspective, but the angle isn't fixed in this one.

Despite its similarities to Resident Evil, Signalis still remains its own game. It's a sci-fi horror title that puts you in control of a biomechanical humanoid known as Elster. As her, you roam around a facility that contains plenty of your corrupted brethren. While they're not technically zombies, most of them seem like it, due to their degraded flesh and general bloodthirsty attitude. So, when you're fighting them, the game certainly feels like a zombie title.

21 Killing Floor 2

Killing Floor 2 is an FPS title featuring zombie-like creatures called Zeds. There are the regular ones that hobble over to you, as well as several special types that you must contend with. They charge at you in great hordes and do so fairly quickly, as these aren't the slow types of zombies.

The goal of the game isn't just to survive their attacks; you must eliminate them all. This is because Killing Floor 2 is a title all about wiping out waves of monsters. So, this is a more action-orientated type of zombie game than a scary one.

20 World War Z

It may be loosely based on the novel of the same name, but you don't need to be knowledgeable about the World War Z universe to enjoy this action-packed game. It's a very fun squad-based third-person shooter—or at least it was a third-person shooter at launch. However, the updated version, Aftermath, allows you to play in third or first person, which is always a welcome feature.

Regardless of what perspective you opt for, you will be wading through giant hordes of the undead with a range of weapons. And the words 'giant hordes' aren't used lightly. These fast-moving beasts all clump together in a giant pile as they desperately try to reach you. It's a visual spectacle.

19 Zombie Army 4: Dead War

The Zombie Army series is a spin-off of Sniper Elite. So, Dead War contains some elements from those excellent sniping games. For example, there is a focus on long-range weaponry, and some of your kills result in a slow-motion replay that shows exactly what part of the body your bullet hit in classic Sniper Elite fashion.

Therefore, this title feels a bit different from traditional zombie squad-based shooters. The story certainly feels different from pretty much everything because it's a wild, over-the-top tale about Nazis returning from Hell in zombie form. It's absurd and enjoyable.

18 Stubbs The Zombie In Rebel Without A Pulse

Most zombie games have you play as a survivor, taking on the undead horde. Things are switched around for Stubbs The Zombie In Rebel Without A Pulse, though.

You control the zombie, and your goal is to infect the populace of a brand-new city. So, you wander around and turn people into zombies to build up your forces. This uniqueness makes up for some clunky controls and level design. Plus, the game is quite silly and humorous.

17 Dysmantle

Not all post-apocalyptic worlds have to be dark and dreary. For instance, Dysmantle contains a fairly bright and eye-catching world. However, it's still filled with zombies looking to munch on you. You're encouraged to explore the place, gather resources, and, most importantly, stay alive. This game feels like a traditional survival game mixed with a survival horror title.

If you're wondering why it's called Dysmantle, it's because the key to survival is to create and upgrade your equipment, and to do that, you must break things. The game gives you a lot of leeway when it comes to destroying things, and it's very enjoyable to do so.

16 Back 4 Blood

Back 4 Blood is very reminiscent of the Left 4 Dead games. The premise is that a group of survivors has to use an arsenal of weapons to fight their way through hordes of zombies to reach the next safe house. So, the concept is basically the exact same as the one in the Left 4 Dead series.

Yet, it's still a premise that works well, and it's a great game for anyone who wants to do some zombie killing. Watch out, though, as it isn't just regular infected you're up against. There are also a slew of special ones that have unique powers and are generally more difficult to take down.

15 7 Days To Die

7 Days To Die is a sandbox game that allows you to freely build shelters and craft tools with the supplies you find. There are also survival mechanics, as you have to keep your character going in what is a harsh world.

The reason it's so harsh is because it's filled with zombies. All the building and crafting is to keep you alive and stop the beasts from taking you out. This isn't so difficult at the start, but the hordes get bigger and more dangerous as the days go by. By the seventh day, you're in serious trouble.

14 Resident Evil HD Remaster

Resident Evil is one of the first series that comes to mind when thinking about zombies. In fact, that first meeting with a zombie where it slowly turns its head is iconic. That is only one of many zombies you meet in the game, as you're trapped in a large mansion with all sorts of monsters trying to get their hands on you.

Your chosen character needs to solve a litany of puzzles, beat bosses, and survive the zombies to get out of the house safely. That is easier said than done in this legendary survival horror game.

13 Days Gone

Days Gone is an action-adventure title taking place in a post-apocalyptic version of Oregon. You play as a biker named Deacon St. John, who is on the search for his wife. He used to think she was dead, but a new piece of information suggests she might still be alive, so he's determined to find her.

This means roaming the open world, which is filled with countless zombie-like creatures. Thankfully, you have a motorbike, meaning you have a good way to get around. And when things do get violent, you have firearms to gun the creatures down.

12 Dead Island 2

The first Dead Island wasn't very well received by players or critics. Yet, the response to the sequel is much better.

It's a first-person open-world game set in Los Angeles. Yet, L.A. looks a bit different because the place is filled with zombies due to a recent outbreak. These creatures make roaming the world pretty difficult. Thankfully, there are all sorts of weapons and abilities you can use to get past or go through them.

11 The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead is a different kind of zombie experience, as it's more of a narrative adventure than a horror game. This means gameplay consists of interacting with things, partaking in QTEs, and making choices.

Some of the decisions you have to make are really important as they impact the overall story and how certain scenes play out. In fact, these choices can affect who lives or dies, so there are some tough ones. The tale you're altering is about a little girl called Clementine, who is stuck in a zombie apocalypse. When you meet her, she's just a scared child, but she grows a lot over the seasons.

10 The Last Of Us: Part 1

The original 2013 release of The Last of Us is still enjoyable and visually impressive, but the remake of the game for the PlayStation 5 is astounding.

The Last of Us is about Joel, the survivor of a zombie apocalypse, who is escorting Ellie, a young girl who is immune to an infection that turns people into zombies. While not technically zombies, the game's 'infected' have been mutated by the fictional Cordyceps Brain Infection. The PS5 remake offers a painstakingly detailed world, fluid animation, sharp controls, and various options that were missing from the original version.

9 Resident Evil 2

First launched in the late 90s for PS1, Resident Evil 2 was remade in 2019 for the PlayStation 4. The remake keeps all the creepy atmosphere of the original but expands on it with improved graphics and more areas to explore.

You choose to play as Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield, then set about trying to escape Raccoon City after its citizens turn into zombies due to a biological weapon created by the Umbrella Corporation. Most of the narrative sees you wandering around an abandoned police station filled with zombies. Following a few missteps in the Resident Evil series, this game returned to what made the series great.

8 Dead Cells

Released in 2017, Dead Cells is a less talked about title that will excite fans of classic era NES games like Castlevania. The game is tough, though. You can expect to make countless runs through levels. As you slowly progress through the game and discover new weapons and skills, you'll feel like you have achieved a major victory with each small progression.

Set on an abandoned island, you play as the Beheaded, a creature that possesses corpses. If you happen to die while playing as a possessed body, you will return from where you started and need to locate another corpse. The beautiful but immensely difficult game offers a fun challenge. While mired with many defeats, Dead Cells is a rewarding zombie experience.

7 Undead Nightmare

A 2010 expansion pack to Rockstar's blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare offers a silly take on the zombie genre in the form of a single-player campaign and multiplayer options. Originally released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the game can currently be played on PS4 and PS5.

The narrative sees John Marston on a quest to find a cure for his wife and son, who have been stricken with a zombie plague. Undead Nightmare offers a humorous take on the gigantic sandbox that is Red Dead Redemption. While some other zombie games venture into scary territory, Undead Nightmare is a fun campaign worth playing, even if it isn’t a full game.

6 Dying Light: The Following

Released in 2016, Dying Light: The Following is a follow-up to Dying Light. While the Dying Light series offers several great games, The Following is the pinnacle of this narrative so far. You play as Kyle Crane, who, after learning about a supposed cure to a zombie virus, sets out to investigate whether such a cure exists.

The game trades in the parkour elements from the first Dying Light for a more vehicle-based game. But if you’re going to slaughter zombies, customizable cars are a great way to do it. Overall, It's an enjoyable game with sharp visuals and serves a fun twist on the zombie genre. Plus, the story ends in a compelling way that will likely make you play the rest of the series.

5 Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4

For years, Call of Duty entries have offered a Zombie mode. Beginning with Call of Duty: World At War, countless players have fallen in love with fighting zombies in these FPS games. Black Ops 4 is not a perfect game due to its small technical issues and reuse of maps from the previous Call of Duty games. But the title has a fantastic zombie mode.

Firstly, It contains two unique storylines for Zombies. The game also offers three maps: the RMS Titanic, a Gladiator arena, and a remake of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary from Black Ops 2. As such, Black Ops 4 is a welcome volume in the series and offers a wider variety of maps than Black Ops 3.

4 Dead Rising 2

The follow-up to the original and probably the best entry in the series, Dead Rising 2, takes all the great things about the first game and adds several unique twists to make this game feel original. One of the biggest introductions in the sequel is that you can combine various items you encounter in the mall to create deadly weapons. (Snowball cannon, anyone?)

Taking place several years after the first game, you play as motocross competitor Chuck Green who goes to Fortune City, Nevada, to participate in a game show where people kill zombies for money and fame. Naturally, it leads to a huge outbreak, which means hordes of zombies roam everywhere. You spend the game waving through them as you find away to escape the zombie-filled area.

3 Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

Another colorful and fun take on the zombie genre, Garden Warfare is the best in the Plants vs. Zombies series. The game features single-player as well as multiplayer options.

Taking place after the first Garden Warfare, the zombies have defeated the plants after Dr. Zomboss contacts a future version of himself and gets his hand on the Z-mech, which the Zombies pilot. The Zombies use the Z-mech against the plants to conquer Suburbia and rename the place Zomburbia. The plants then wage war against the zombies to get their homes back. You can choose to play as either plants or zombies. Garden Warfare 2 is a fun zombie title with countless ways to customize the game. The game also introduces six new characters that will keep you entertained.