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State of Decay
State of DecaySurvive a zombie apocalypse in an open‑world sandbox.
Unturned
UnturnedSurvive a zombie apocalypse with friends in a massive open world.
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.

Unturned drops you into a post‑apocalyptic landscape overrun by zombies, where you must scavenge, craft, and build to stay alive. Team up with friends or strangers to form alliances, defend your base, and explore a sandbox world that evolves with every decision. The game blends shooter mechanics with survival horror, offering both solo and massive multiplayer experiences across all major platforms. Its indie roots give it a unique voxel aesthetic while delivering deep crafting, combat, and exploration systems.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free
Category
Survival Crafting
Survival Crafting
Best for
Open‑world survival horror fans
Survival fans and cooperative gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
2013-06-05
2017-07-07
Specifications
developer
Undead Labs
Nelson Sexton, Smartly Dressed Games
publisher
Microsoft Studios
Smartly Dressed Games, 505 Games
age rating
ESRB M
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
critic score
75/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep base‑building mechanics
  • Dynamic world reacts to player choices
  • Diverse survivor skill sets
  • Atmospheric horror setting
  • Free-to-play with optional cosmetic purchases
  • Cross‑platform multiplayer
  • Deep crafting and building systems
  • Active community and frequent updates
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Repetitive scavenging loops
  • Graphics are intentionally low‑poly, which may not appeal to all players
  • Steep learning curve for new survivors
  • Occasional server latency on large MMO sessions
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