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Project Zomboid

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..

$24.99Nov 8, 201366,748 playing now
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QUICK ANSWERS

Project Zomboid: price, PC requirements and status

Store data comes from Steam's US listing and can change by region. Use these checks to decide whether the game fits before opening the store.

US Steam price$24.99Confirm the final regional price
PC requirementsOfficial specs listedJump to minimum and recommended specs
Steam players66,748 playing nowReleased Nov 8, 2013

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

DealCheckpoint take

  • Single-player and Multi-player
  • Listed at $24.99

What stands out

  • Steam Workshop support is listed
  • Online co-op is listed on Steam
  • Cooking systems are mentioned

Potential concerns

Check the requirements, current user feedback and final regional price before committing.

Solo or co-op?

Steam lists these play modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. Confirm any player-count or online requirements on the official page.

Wishlist if

  • you want online co-op that Steam already lists
  • Steam Workshop mod support matters to you

Wait if

  • your PC does not comfortably meet the official requirements
Official description

Project Zomboid is an open-ended zombie-infested sandbox. It asks one simple question – how will you die? In the towns within the Knox Event Exclusion Zone our survivors must loot houses, build defences and do their utmost to delay their inevitable death day by day. No help is coming. Continued survival relies on cunning, luck, and the ability to evade a relentless horde... Current Features Hardcore Sandbox Zombie Survival Game with a focus on realistic survival. Online multiplayer survival with persistent player-run servers. Hundreds of zombies with swarm mechanics and in-depth visual and hearing systems. Full line of sight system and real-time lighting, sound and visibility mechanics. Get spotted? Fire a gun? You’re in trouble… Absolutely vast, and growing, map that’s loosely based on real world Kentucky. A huge area in which you explore, loot and set up your fortress. Vehicles with full physics, and deep and realistic gameplay mechanics. Tools and items can be used to craft weapons, barricade and cook. Build zombie-proof forts by chopping trees, sawing wood and scavenging supplies. Deal with depression, boredom, hunger, thirst and illness while trying to survive. Day turns to night. The electricity falters. Hordes migrate. Winter draws in. Nature gradually starts to take over. Farming, fishing, carpentry, cooking, trapping, character customisation, skills and perks that develop based on what you do in-game. Proper zombies that don’t run. (Unless you tell them to in the sandbox menu). Atmospheric dynamic music that matches your Knox Event adventure. Imaginative Challenge scenarios, on top of our regular Outbreak, Rising, Apocalypse and nightmarish Extinction modes. Local split-screen co-op. Full, open and powerful Lua modding support. Xbox Controller Gamepad support on Windows. (Other gamepads can be set up manually) Planned Features The return of Kate and Baldspot, the initial story-driven stars of the Project Zomboid tech demo. In-depth and varied NPC encounters driven in a persistent world, powered by a metagame system that turns each play-through into your very own zombie survival movie with emergent narrative gameplay. Constant expansion/overhaul of the countryside, towns and city that have been ravaged by the Knox Event More items, crafting recipes, weapons and gameplay systems. Steam Achievements support.

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See the game before you leave

Trailer and screenshots are delivered from the same official Steam store record used for the game details.

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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?

Project Zomboid system requirements

Official Windows requirements from the Steam store record. Compare them with your PC before you buy or install.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit
  • 64bit OS required
  • Processor: Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core
  • Memory: 8Gb Ram
  • Hard Disk Space: 10Gb
  • Video Card: Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)
  • Sound: FMOD compatible sound card

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GAME FAQ

Common questions about Project Zomboid

Is Project Zomboid free to play?

No, Project Zomboid is a paid PC game on Steam. It is currently listed at $24.99 for the selected region.

How much does Project Zomboid cost on PC?

Project Zomboid is listed at $24.99 on Steam for the selected store region. Prices change with sales, so always confirm the final price on the official store before buying.

What platforms does Project Zomboid run on?

Project Zomboid runs on Windows / macOS / Linux. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Project Zomboid?

Minimum requirements listed on Steam: OS: Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit; 64bit OS required; Processor: Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core; Memory: 8Gb Ram; Hard Disk Space: 10Gb; Video Card: Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer); Sound: FMOD compatible sound card.

How many people play Project Zomboid right now?

About 66,748 players are in Project Zomboid right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.

When did Project Zomboid release?

Project Zomboid released on Nov 8, 2013 according to its official Steam store listing.

PLAY STYLE

IndieRPGSimulationEarly AccessShared/Split Screen

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