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7 Days to Die
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Includes level editor
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!

Developers: The Fun Pimps
Publishers: The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
Release Date: Jul 25, 2024
Price (USD): $44.99
Current Players: 17k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(85%)
fun with friends
base-building
modding community
creative gameplay
ongoing updates
graphics updates
game mechanics
difficulty settings
zombie AI
progression system
poor optimization
removed features
tedious progression
developer criticism
price increase
Reviews of the game are incredibly varied, reflecting a passionate player base divided by recent updates. While many appreciate the fun multiplayer experience and modding support, there is considerable criticism aimed at the developers for removing popular features and for poorly executed updates like 2.0. The game's shift from a sandbox survival to a more structured RPG-like experience has disappointed many long-term fans, though the game's core concept still holds strong appeal.

Positive Points

  • The game is highly praised as a fun and engaging experience when played with friends, often compared to Minecraft but with more mature themes and zombies.
  • Many players appreciate the extensive base-building and crafting systems, which offer creativity and survival elements.
  • The game features a strong modding community, which adds variety and replayability, with popular mods like Darkness Falls and Undead Legacy mentioned frequently.
  • Despite its age, the game continues to receive updates, which some players appreciate for keeping the game fresh and engaging.

    • Negative Points

  • Many reviewers criticize the developers for repeatedly removing features that players enjoyed, such as the weather system and water collection, and for overhauling mechanics unnecessarily.
  • The recent updates, particularly version 2.0, are heavily criticized for making the game less enjoyable. The introduction of biome progression and forced quest systems are particularly unpopular.
  • Players express frustration over technical issues, such as poor optimization, lag during horde nights, and frequent crashes.
  • There is significant dissatisfaction with the game's current direction, with many believing it has shifted away from its survival sandbox roots to a more linear RPG-like experience.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's graphics and art direction receive mixed feedback; some players find them outdated while others appreciate the improvements over the years.
  • The game mechanics, particularly involving the skill and progression systems, receive mixed reviews; some appreciate the changes while others miss older systems like 'learn-by-doing'.
  • Changes to zombie behavior and AI have been both praised for their challenge and criticized for making the game excessively difficult or less fun.

    • Common Themes

  • Nostalgia for earlier versions of the game, especially versions like Alpha 16, which many reviewers favored.
  • Criticism of the developers, The Fun Pimps, for not listening to community feedback and for implementing monetization strategies such as paid DLC.
  • The strong appeal of the game's core concept as a zombie survival game, although many wish it had stayed closer to its original vision.
    • Updated 8/26/2025, 12:02:25 AM UTC
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