5 Zombie Games You Can Play Completely Free In September 2026 With No Subscription

Published Sep 24, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT James is a gaming writer from London who has spent thousands of hours exploring titles from every genre. Though he has a particular affinity for multiplayer titles like World of Warcraft, Destiny 2 and League of Legends, he has also put thousands of hours into single-player experiences, from deep RPGs to epic PC strategies. When he's not playing or writing, he can usually be found supporting his beloved Brentford FC. Sign in to your ScreenRant account The human race's fascination with zombies and the undead more generally really does feel like it will never become less pronounced. At this point, we have seen thousands of games, TV shows and movies that use them as a central threat, and more are coming along all the time that could prove just as popular. In the world of video games, the genre is often dominated by two or three of the biggest hitters, but there are plenty of other options out there if you're willing to give them a chance. In even better news than that, you don't even have to pay for a lot of them, so we have rounded up five of the very best if you're looking to kill some undead this weekend. Fortnite: Save the World Though none of you will need an introduction to Fortnite as a whole these days, it's easy to forget that its original iteration was a cooperative PvE game where up to four players fight waves of zombie-like monsters called husks. It's great fun and features all the tight controls, base building mechanics, and looter shooter elements that have since made it so iconic. It's currently available as a mode within Fortnite, so give it a go next time you're passing. Unturned Created by solo developer Nelson Sexton at the frankly absurd age of 16, Unturned really is one of the most unique and fun examples of the genre that you'll find anywhere. Essentially functioning as a survival game where players must fight to keep themselves alive, you'll need to do everything from take on zombies directly to look after your own needs and scavenge the landscape. It's a little less intense than some of the other options on this list, so go for this one if you're after a relaxed vibe. SAS: Zombie Assault 4 Ninja Kiwi SAS: Zombie Assault 4 is a top-down action shooter that really puts the emphasis on adding depth via RPG elements. You can upgrade guns and armor, as well as unlock unique class skills and special abilities for your character, turning you into a lean, mean zombie-killing machine in no time. It can also be played entirely solo, or as a 4-player online co-op game, so there's some nice variety from that viewpoint as well. It even has PvP, if that's more your flavor. No More Room In Hell With the sequel now out in the wild, the original No More Room In Hell is entirely free-to-play, and it's probably the most ambitious and visually impressive game on this list. Though it is a standard survival shooter on the face of it, very little will prepare you for just how genuinely frightening it is when you start to become overwhelmed by the zombie hordes, particularly with the level of graphical fidelity the developers managed to achieve. Dead Frontier 2 Dead Frontier 2 is a little different to all the other options on this list, as it's the only one that frames itself as a true MMO, where you'll be encountering real-world players along the way. You'll still be doing your best to scratch out a life for yourself in a world overrun by the undead, but that extra element adds a bunch of interesting mechanics to proceedings, and it will affect your thought process on a moment-to-moment basis. If you're looking for something more social, this is the one for you. That's the full list! All of these serve as great options if you're looking for something zombie-related to do with your time off. Plus, they're all free anyway, so there really isn't any risk associated with giving them a try for yourself. Systems Released July 7, 2014 ESRB T For Teen due to Blood, Violence Developer(s) Smartly Dressed Games Publisher(s) Smartly Dressed Games Engine Unity Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer