Horizon Zero Dawn

In short: Horizon Zero Dawn is an action game released in 2017 by Guerrilla Games, available on PlayStation and PC. Our score: 8.8/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $26.47.

Hunt robotic creatures in a post-apocalyptic open world

Horizon Zero Dawn follows Aloy, a young hunter in a world where robotic creatures roam Earth. Uncover the mysteries of a fallen civilization while battling mechanical beasts with strategic combat using traps, stealth, and precision archery.

Game details

• Developer: Guerrilla Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Release year: 2017
• Platforms: PlayStation, PC
• Category: action

Our review

A stunning open-world adventure with one of gaming's most unique premises. Fighting robot dinosaurs with a bow never gets old.

Pros

• Unique robot dinosaur concept
• Beautiful open world
• Great combat system
• Fascinating lore

Cons

• Generic side quests
• Weak human combat
• Facial animations

FAQ

What makes HZD special?

Unique premise of hunting robot dinosaurs with a compelling mystery about the old world.

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Last updated: 06/10/2026