State of Decay 2
In short: State of Decay 2 is an action game released in 2018 by Undead Labs, available on Xbox and PC. Our score: 7.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).
Open-world zombie survival game
State of Decay 2 is an open-world zombie survival game focused on community building and resource management. Lead a group of survivors, each with unique skills and personality traits, as you establish bases, scavenge supplies, and fight off zombie hordes in a dynamic world. Every decision matters as you manage morale, resolve conflicts between survivors, and face permadeath consequences. With cooperative multiplayer, multiple maps to explore, and the constant threat of blood plague, State of Decay 2 delivers a deeply personal survival narrative.
Game details
- Developer: Undead Labs
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Release year: 2018
- Platforms: Xbox, PC
- Category: action
Our review
State of Decay 2 is a community management simulator during a zombie apocalypse. The blend of survival, building, and tough choices creates an addictive experience. Permadeath for characters raises tension.
Pros
- Unique community management
- Permadeath raises tension
- Co-op multiplayer
- Regular updates
- Available on Game Pass
Cons
- Average graphics
- Bugs
- Simplistic zombie AI
- Repetitive missions
FAQ
- Is it co-op?
- Yes, up to 4 players online co-op zombie survival.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026