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We filtered the 31 games similar to Z1 Battle Royale down to the 8 that fit the “Post-Apocalyptic” category. Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server, DayZ and World War Z top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Z1 Battle Royale.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale
Tags
DarkMultiplayerPvP
Year 2018Dev Daybreak Games Company
Stores
Steam ↗PS ↗

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Within the “Post-Apocalyptic” category, the closest game to Z1 Battle Royale is Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. DayZ and World War Z follow close behind.

#1Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server97#2DayZ90#3World War Z51#4Left 4 Dead50#5Killing Floor49
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The best games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Z1 Battle Royale

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Z1 Battle Royale. Each one has been evaluated across 21 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server
97
iRank43
Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerPvPOnlineCo-opRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonFree to PlayEarly Access
Steam👍 56%· 203KRAWG👍 7%· 66IGDB66· 4
Year 2018Dev Daybreak Games CompanyOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension.

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SteamPS
#2DayZ
90
iRank58
DayZ
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 461KRAWG👍 43%· 465MC44IGDB69· 1OC41· 17
Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping third-person shooting

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SteamXboxPS
#3World War Z
51
iRank78
World War Z
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 31KIGDB74· 12OC71· 129
Year 2019Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Z1 Battle Royale: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, single-player focus and skill tree progression, while skipping battle royale tension

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SteamEpicXbox
#4Left 4 Dead
50
iRank90
Left 4 Dead
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 67KRAWG👍 87%· 1.7KMC89IGDB85· 7
Year 2008Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Z1 Battle Royale, expect shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and single-player focus, while skipping battle royale tension

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SteamXbox
#5Killing Floor
49
iRank77
Killing Floor
ShooterFPS
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineRangedMeleeDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 69KRAWG👍 59%· 856MC72IGDB68· 5
Year 2009Dev Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Z1 Battle Royale: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

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Steam
#6Fallout 76
48
iRank62
Fallout 76
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonEarly Access
Steam👍 72%· 138KIGDB51· 14OC54· 149
Year 2018Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Z1 Battle Royale: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

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SteamXboxPS
#7INTERSHELTER
91
iRank45
INTERSHELTER
ShooterBattle Royale
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleePost-ApocalypticEarly Access
Steam👍 67%· 1.0KRAWG👍 12%· 33
Year 2016Dev Skies TechnologiesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam
#8Rust
51
iRank72
Rust
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst PersonEarly Access
Steam👍 87%· 1.4MRAWG👍 52%· 864MC66IGDB78· 4OC67· 29
Year 2018Dev Facepunch StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Z1 Battle Royale: shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping battle royale tension

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Steam

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