There’s no shortage of zombie titles on the market. What makes them so enjoyable is the versatility found within the overflowing space. Those who crave deeper stories and RPG elements can find that. For those who want more immersion viabase building, several titles can handle the job.
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Constructing a base, fortifying it, and cultivating a colony is a source of joy and hope in a bleak world. When you want to take a breather from fighting, you’ll need a real place to call home.
10Infection Free Zone
Zombie Apocalypse In A Real Life Setting
Jutsu Games
Platform(s)
Infection Free Zone immediately ropes you in as they claim you can pick any area to start your experience. This includes where you currently live. On the map, search for your residence, and get an interesting (albeit a little concerning) view of what your area would resemble in an apocalypse.
Adelightful twist on zombie apocalypse titles, you then have plenty of opportunity to grow your colony and build a powerful base that stops zombies and hostile humans. You have all day to gather supplies, tear down buildings, and build more useful structures. Nightfall is when the danger begins.
Attractive Design With Entertaining Gameplay
Smartly Dressed Games
PlayStation
Nintendo Switch
Unturned is a unique entry considering it’s colorful, something not typical of zombie-centric titles. That doesn’t detract from how many hours you can spend simply building your base, and in fact, it’s a rather attractive and fun title to admire.
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Use various materials like wood or metal. Create intricate designs or opt for a straightforward build like a house. If you have the materials and the creativity, you can go wild. You can build a moving fortress too, since there are a variety of vehicles you can discover. Just be sure you have enough materials (and power) to manage it.
8They Are Billions
Protect Yourself From the Constant Hordes
Numantian Games
Steampunk meets horror in They Are Billions. A real-time strategy is needed as the hordes are aggressive in their pursuit. A solid base is a must-have along with the right amount of protection. The top-down view of this title makes base building a more seamless process. Your main concern is resource management.
It’s vital to upgrade buildings, making them as efficient as possible. If you want to expand your colony, you need to build things they need, like food sources. Protect them with walls and towers, and you should survive to see another day.
7Miscreated
A Hardcore Online Survival Environment
Entrada Interactive LLC
A key to enjoying the major parts of Miscreated is that you must like playing multiplayer because there is no single-player option. With that said, the base building is where it’s at. It’s intensive and flexible. As long as you have the crafting materials, you can build the fortress of your dreams to defend against the zombies (and the living enemies).
Or perhaps you want a massive construct almost like a colony? you’re able to link up with friends or build alliances with other players. All of you can band together to create a thriving, sprawling masterpiece of a fortress.
6Night Of The Dead
Build A Base Surrounded With Traps
Jackto Studios
Base building means little in zombie titles if you’re able to’t protect them. Thankfully, there’s plenty you can do in Night of the Dead. It’s simple to do too. You build from the ground up, snapping floors or walls in place or going the free placement route. Researching unlocks new avenues too, as you cancraft better items.
The countless hours you spend constructing a solid base can vanish in a flash. The dead swarm nightly, and they are not shy about ripping through your base. If you don’t want to lose everything (and your life), take care of your defenses.
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If you’re heavy into survivalist gameplay, SCUM is ideal. As an inmate left to die on an island, you must fight off “puppets,” AKA zombies. And these walking-dead creatures enjoy running at you, so having a place to rest your head goes a long way. Just try to find time away from running and fighting for your life.
There are several areas you can choose for your base too. Stick close to the urban areas, lean toward the wooded regions, or get a nice beachfront area. Each has its challenges to contend with.
Intricate Base-Building Mechanics
Bohemia Interactive
PvP and PvE make up most of the stress you’ll endure inDayZ, but you’ll still build a base for protection. As you run around fighting to survive, you’ll gather resources that will contribute to the construction of a reliable base. Remember: it’s not just zombies that want to kill you. Your base must hold up to enemy humans too.
Building a place to call home isn’t the easiest process though. You’ll need to find a time when you’re not being attacked. Doing this with friends can make it less time-consuming.
3State Of Decay 2
Build A Community In A Massive World
Undead Labs
Its predecessor exploded onto the scene, andState of Decay 2aimed to improve the base-building mechanisms that made the first title such a joy to experience. The locations are all fixed, so consider the likes of SimCity meet zombie apocalypse. But that doesn’t detract from any of the enjoyment you can get.
You’re developing a community. Find a solid spot, and it’ll either come with structures pre-built or slots where you can add structures. You’ll need the right amount of people and resources for anything to work. Others can move in, so plan just how welcoming or hostile you want to be.
2Project Zomboid
An Open-World Top-Down Zombie Experience
The Indie Stone
You’re expected to go out of your way to survive in Project Zomboid. The open world map is incredibly large and easy to get lost in, but you must head out frequently to scavenge and fight. Before you build a base, you must find the right tools for the job. It’s steeped in realism with the added complication of consistent zombie hordes attacking.
Find a good spot to call home on this ever-evolving map. Once you do, not only will you need the tools to construct anything else on the inside, but you’ll also want to shore up defenses so nothing breaks in.
17 Days To Die
Cooperate Or Compete To Survive
The Fun Pimps
Combine zombie apocalypse with tower defense mechanics and you have7 Days to Die. There’s a looming threat of an unstoppable horde headed your way. So, base-buildingmusthappen as early as possible. With how open the world is, you have plenty of room to explore and loot.
Keep in mind that when those seven days are up, hordes will continue to spawn until you’re dead, or you manage to kill them all. Traps are vital for your base and any other defensive items like turrets. It’s practically a staple to die only to return and try again.
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