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The Dead We Knew

Open-world zombie survival

  • PC 

The Dead We Knew multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 to 4 online

How many can play?

No split screen: each person plays on their own device.

CrossplayNot needed

Does The Dead We Knew have crossplay?

It's only on PC, so everyone plays there.

What it costs

Copies neededYes, one copy each

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

What is The Dead We Knew like?

Up to four of you explore an open world online, scavenge supplies, build a shelter and fight zombies and hostile humans.

The group heads out to explore, scavenges supplies, hunts and farms for food, and upgrades the shelter, while keeping an eye on everyone's hunger, thirst and energy. Fog cuts visibility and makes the zombies more aggressive. It has been in Early Access since October 22, 2026, with new weapons, fishing, vehicles and settlements still to come.

The Dead We Knew
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Will your group like it?

Yes

Groups of up to four who want a long survival campaign with base building.

No

Anyone after something polished today, since Steam reviews are mostly negative and it is still in Early Access, or anyone bothered by blood and the butchering of animals.

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Info checked on November 2, 2026.