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State of Decay
State of DecaySurvive a zombie apocalypse in an open‑world sandbox.
State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition
State of Decay: Year-One Survival EditionSurvive the zombie apocalypse in a remastered open‑world adventure.
Overview
Description

In State of Decay you lead a group of survivors through a post‑apocalyptic landscape overrun by the undead. The 3rd‑person action game lets you build and fortify a home base, scavenge for supplies, and recruit unique characters with their own skills. Your choices shape a dynamic open world that reacts in real time, generating new challenges and opportunities as the zombie threat grows. Play solo and experience a living sandbox where every raid and rescue mission impacts the community you protect.

State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition delivers a fully remastered experience with stunning 1080p visuals, new missions, weapons, and expanded content. Dive into a post‑outbreak world where lighting, textures, animations, and combat mechanics have all been upgraded for deeper immersion.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Survival Crafting
Survival Crafting
Best for
Open‑world survival horror fans
Players who love survival and zombie strategy
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$39.99
release date
2013-06-05
2015-04-27
Specifications
developer
Undead Labs
Undead Labs
publisher
Microsoft Studios
Microsoft Studios
age rating
ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
75/100+14%
66/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep base‑building mechanics
  • Dynamic world reacts to player choices
  • Diverse survivor skill sets
  • Atmospheric horror setting
  • Rich, open‑world environment
  • Extensive base‑building mechanics
  • Improved graphics and combat
  • Supports both solo and co‑op play
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Repetitive scavenging loops
  • Occasional performance hiccups on lower‑end PCs
  • AI can be inconsistent in tougher encounters
  • Limited end‑game content after main missions
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