The Best Post-apocalyptic Games for Playstation 4

Update 15 September 2023: Super Brawl Rush added at rank #17.

Here are our 10 Best Post-apocalyptic Games for Playstation 4:

Play Video: Death Stranding Director's Cut

Playstation 4 (Mac OS) PC Windows Playstation 5

Death Stranding is a unique title that blends traditional gameplay tropes with imaginative innovations and tells the story of protagonist Sam Porter Bridges as a courier across a devastated United States. With celebrity appearances and intriguing trailers, it piqued the interest of both critics and gamers alike.

• Memorable moments
• Organic choices
• Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
• Plot that takes effort to get invested in but pays off eventually
• Realistic motion capture performances from celebrities

• Monotonous nature at times due to being mostly delivery focused
• Passable combat scenarios

• walking-simulator
• stealth
• post-apocalyptic
• racing
• vehicle
• narrative
• open-world
• story
• combat
• fps
• controller-support
• supernatural
• shooter
• first-person
• truck

Good match + 16 Bad match - 21

Play Video: Fallout 4

Playstation 4 Android PC Windows Xbox One

Welcome to the world of Fallout 4 - a post-apocalyptic wasteland where every second is a fight for survival. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you have the freedom to rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Explore a massive open world, join factions, develop your character with unique abilities, experience stunning graphics, engage in intense combat, and craft an entire settlement. Your choices, your adventure. Welcome home to Fallout 4!

• Beautiful and immersive open world
• Intense gameplay with unique abilities
• Eargasmic audio
• Suitable for all audiences

• Vanilla version has some buggy moments
• Graphics could be better
• Story could be deeper
• Mods needed for flawless experience

• post-apocalyptic
• rpg
• open-world
• shooter
• crafting
• first-person
• combat
• fps
• exploration
• war
• inventory
• survival
• robots

Good match + 79 Bad match - 107

Play Video: ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game

Linux series s series x Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Atom RPG is an old school post-apocalyptic game set in Russia. The character creation is reminiscent of games like Fallout, with skills, stats and traits that affect the game's difficulty. Combat is turn-based and action point based, while crafting gives players the chance to create objects using various pieces of rubbish found in the wasteland. There are plenty of NPCs with their own stories, as well as a main storyline to follow.

• Rich character customization options
• Turn-based combat system
• Variety of NPCs with stories
• Crafting system based on scavenging for resources
• Main storyline and side quests

• Aiming at body parts rarely has an effect
• Speechcraft skills are essential for success in some situations
• Some NPCs have more personality than others

• rpg
• post-apocalyptic
• turn-based
• old-school
• isometric
• atom
• classic
• survival
• combat

Good match + 28 Bad match - 46

Play Video: Steel Assault

Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Linux Playstation 5 Xbox One

Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.

• platform
• post-apocalyptic
• retro
• arcade
• old-school
• pixel
• action
• america
• 2d
• perma-death
• scroller
• futuristic
• classic
• mech
• fast-paced

Good match + 30 Bad match - 50

Play Video: Meet Your Maker

PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Meet your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players. Play solo or with a friend as you mastermind devious maze-like Outposts full of traps and guards, then gear up for methodical fast-paced combat raiding other players’ creations.

• first-person
• post-apocalyptic
• base-building
• shooter
• asynchronous
• fps
• cooperative
• maze
• editor
• level
• multiplayer
• building
• asymmetric
• resource
• tactical

Good match + 3 Bad match

Play Video: The Last of Us: Part II

Playstation 4

The Last of Us Part II is a stunning capstone to this console generation, a technical and design marvel that improves upon every aspect of the original game. Featuring lush post-apocalyptic environments, puzzles, stealthy combat and dynamic, cinematic encounters, the game is an intense journey of exploration and survival. With its well-executed plot and poignant moments of humanity, The Last of Us Part II is sure to captivate players with its gripping story.

• Stunning graphics
• Immersive environments
• Dynamic puzzles
• Intense stealth combat
• Cinematic encounters
• Well-executed plot with poignant moments of humanity

• Plot relies heavily on coincidence
• Some points-of-no-return are poorly signposted
• Clumsy save system for replaying chapters

• stealth
• post-apocalyptic
• narrative
• zombies
• story
• crafting
• combat
• survival
• violent
• cover
• exploration

Good match + 15 Bad match - 67

Play Video: Surviving the Aftermath

PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Surviving the Aftermath is a post-apocalyptic city building and management simulator that focuses on surviving and thriving in a world ravaged by various disasters. The gameplay loop is addictive, with players constantly micromanaging their colony and working towards long-term goals like unlocking upgrades in the tech tree. Your choices affect the colony's happiness and future, making for an immersive and challenging gaming experience.

• Good variety of starting and difficulty options
• Interesting story and exploration mechanics
• Wide variety of buildings and environments
• Fun hero and exploration system
• Severely punishing gameplay

• Slow pacing in late game
• No smart road building/pathing
• Too many unintuitive blocks in tech and resources

• post-apocalyptic
• survival
• simulation
• management
• city-building
• colony
• base-building
• building
• strategy

Good match + 15 Bad match - 28

Play Video: Wasteland 3

Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic turn-based game from Inxile Entertainment, set in the snowy area of Colorado. Combat is turn-based on a grid area, rewarding you for cleverly using your surroundings. The backdrop has an eye for detail and you can explore it in the Kodiak - a snowmobile/truck hybrid.

• Great story
• 80-100 hours of gameplay
• 120 hours of voice work
• Challenging moral dilemmas
• Variety in how to go about things
• Co-op option available
• Rewarding combat system
• Detailed backdrop and exploration options

• No eyepatch found yet
• Hats make characters bald
• Limited replayability depending on playthrough choice

• rpg
• post-apocalyptic
• turn-based
• tactical
• combat
• squad
• isometric
• skill
• cover
• old-school
• battle

Good match + 49 Bad match - 92

Play Video: Dungeon Munchies

PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Android IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Dungeon Munchies is a unique 2D platformer that combines zombie cooking action with RPG elements. Explore a collapsed world filled with mutated potatoes, killer wasps, electric snails, and more. Collect ingredients from defeated enemies, cook new recipes, and unlock different buffs and weapons. The game offers a mix of gross-out humor and a compelling storyline.

• Unique combination of cooking and platforming
• Compelling storyline
• Customization options for combat
• Impressive art style and monster designs
• Diverse soundtrack

• Imprecise controls for ranged weapons, shields, and platform jumping

• cooking
• platform
• bullet-hell
• rpg
• comedy
• scroller
• post-apocalyptic
• anime
• pixel
• 2d
• funny
• action
• action-adventure
• food
• zombies

Good match + 1 Bad match - 2

Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows (IOS iPhone)

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey in a post-apocalyptic world with [Game Name]. Engage in heart-stopping action, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in epic battles. With a deep, meaningful story and stunning graphics, you'll be craving more. Unleash your inner hero and connect with players worldwide in a seamless online multiplayer experience.

• Unique and engaging gameplay
• Stunning graphics and animations
• Deep and meaningful story
• Well-written characters
• Seamless integration of online multiplayer

• Gameplay can feel repetitive
• High-octane sequences may be frustrating
• Story may not appeal to all

• stealth
• post-apocalyptic
• narrative
• asynchronous
• open-world
• walking-simulator
• boss-fight
• online
• sci-fi
• management
• supernatural
• vehicle
• inventory
• combat
• controller-support

Good match + 48 Bad match - 56

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