Top 10 Post-apocalyptic video games

Published , by Greg Burke

In these trying times, it is easy to wonder if the world is ending. We figured it would be a good time to could down the top 10 best post-apocalyptic video games of all-time. We reached out to our staff and community on Twitter as well as our Chatty forum for votes. Please take a look at the video to find out which post-apocalyptic game took our top spot.

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#10 - Arma II: DayZ Mod

This Arma II mod introduced a lot of the survival ingredients that make battle royale games enjoyable. It introduced zombie NPCs to the game and lead to a game with the same name being developed by Bohemia Interactive.

#9 - Left 4 Dead 2

This game is one of dognose's favorite. He has great taste in games. Countless hours were spent killing zombies with friends in this wonderful game.

#8 - Diablo

Long before Hong Kong liberation was a concern for Blizzard, they made great video games. Diablo was a brand new intellectual property that takes place after the end of the world.

#7 - The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

Wind Waker put Link in a vast world and tapped into a whole new sense of adventure for Zelda fans. 

#6 - Wasteland

Wasteland was a true classic post-apocalyptic franchise that set the standard for RPGs and isometric perspective in gaming.

#5 - Days Gone

This is the newest game on our list. Days Gone has players fight off a zombie apocalypse as it pops off. Check it out on PS4.

#4 - Horizon Zero Dawn

This beautiful Decima Engine game has players explore an amazing post-apocalyptic world with amazing mechanical creatures.

#3 - Mad Max

Can you get much better than the Mad Max series when it comes to the end of the world? The game delivered big time when it was released in 2015.

#2 - The Last of Us

Another zombie game, shocking! This Naughty Dog title is deserving of this high placement on our list. The Last of Us tells an amazing story combined with solid gameplay.

#1 - Fallout: New Vegas

The team at Obsidian hit a homerun with their take on the Fallout series. New Vegas is held in high regard to this day as one of the best post-apocalyptic games of all-time.


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