One of the most fun sub-genres of movies and video games developed over the past few decades has to be the post-apocalyptic genre. Here are 7 upcoming post-apocalyptic games being released in the near future.
Set in a world devastated by an apocalyptic event surrounding the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, STALKER 2 is a survival game with punishing mechanics and a canonical continuation of the original game, which was praised for its tense, atmospheric gameplay.
Crysis 4 is a highly-anticipated follow-up of Crysis 3, released in 2013. The previous game was set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, where players could explore and discover new tasks and missions.
Based in a post-apocalyptic United States, a sudden, violent event causes ravenous creatures to roam the lands. The story will likely continue to follow Sam and Fragile as they make it together through the harsh world.
Taking place on an Earth devastated by an interdimensional being known as the Root, the player is tasked with navigating the transformed areas that humans once inhabited.
State of Decay 3 is a survival horror game with an open-world environment where the world is infested with ravenous zombie hordes. Players must find lodging, procure food and healing supplies, and defend against the impending zombie forces.
The open-world game will build on the events in the Terminator films as it is an official IP tie-in. Players will assume the role of a group of nuclear apocalypse survivors that must survive between Judgement Day and the creation of John Connor’s resistance forces.
Players assume the role of Denzel Fenix, a bounty hunter that embarks on a dangerous mission. With decision dialogue trees, an open-world environment, and the freedom to do what you want, this is one of the most highly anticipated post-apocalyptic titles on our list.