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DayZ
DayZStay alive in a harsh post-apocalyptic world overrun by the infected.
Nether
NetherSurvive a post‑apocalyptic city where every decision could be your last.
Overview
Description

DayZ is a hardcore open-world survival game where your only goal is to stay alive no matter what. Navigate a massive post-apocalyptic landscape overrun by an infected zombie population while competing against other players for scarce resources, weapons, and medical supplies. Make critical choices about cooperation and betrayal as you forge your own story. Whether you team up with strangers or survive as a lone wolf, every decision matters in a persistent world where death is permanent and loses everything you've gathered.

Nether thrusts you into a hostile urban wasteland where powerful teleporting creatures called Nethers and other players hunt you at every turn. Scavenge, trade, craft, and loot to stay alive while navigating towering high‑rises and crumbling streets. Team up as a tribe or go solo, balancing stealth, tactical combat, and quick decision‑making to complete dangerous world objectives. In the end you must choose to prey on others or pray for survival.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Freemium
Category
Survival Crafting
Survival Crafting
Best for
Hardcore survival and tactical shooter fans
Survival‑RPG fans and competitive MMO players
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
2018-12-13
2014-06-05
Specifications
developer
Bohemia Interactive
Phosphor
publisher
Bohemia Interactive
Nether Productions, LLC
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16
multiplayer
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Battle Royale
Single player, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
69/100+15%
60/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Tense, immersive atmosphere
  • Massive open world to explore
  • Deep survival mechanics
  • Unpredictable player interactions
  • High tension gameplay with constant danger.
  • Deep crafting and loot systems.
  • Large player counts create dynamic encounters.
  • Supports both solo and cooperative play.
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Occasional technical bugs
  • Unforgiving death penalty
  • Steep learning curve for new players.
  • Server stability can be inconsistent.
  • Limited content updates since launch.
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