5 Games like Project Zomboid on PS5 that you should try

On paper it is what Project Zomboid is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings online features and a first-person view.

It comes from the same genre as Project Zomboid and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and horror setting. To that it adds crafting mechanics and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a sci-fi setting and base building.

Same family as Project Zomboid: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a mythological setting and a third-person camera.

The genre is the same as Project Zomboid’s, and with it strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Shelved next to Project Zomboid for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. They part company on world and visuals: this one brings linear, story-driven structure and a sci-fi setting.