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Project Zomboid

by The Indie Stone

Released in Early Access November 8, 2013 on PC, Mac, and Linux.

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About Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, a massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die?

The Knox Event is used to refer to the zombie outbreak that occurs prior to and throughout the game. The event first takes place around Muldraugh and West Point, Kentucky. The incident is considered to have begun on the 4th of July, 1993, American Day of Independence. Just two days later the military evacuated residences from around the affected area and set up blockades in what is now known as the Knox Evacuation. The affected area is given the name: the Exclusion Zone, with the primary camp being south of Louisville.

Release dates by platform

PCEarly accessNovember 8, 2013 · Out now
MacEarly accessNovember 8, 2013 · Out now
LinuxEarly accessNovember 8, 2013 · Out now

Reviews & players

Steam reviewsVery Positive94% of 487K positive
Player score82220 ratings on IGDB
Playing now65,538on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSWindows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit
ProcessorIntel 2.77GHz Quad-core
Memory8Gb Ram
Hard Disk Space10Gb
Video CardDedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)

Project Zomboid FAQ

When did Project Zomboid come out?

Project Zomboid was released in Early Access on November 8, 2013 for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Project Zomboid on PlayStation 5?

No. Project Zomboid has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Project Zomboid on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Project Zomboid has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Is Project Zomboid on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Project Zomboid has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, and Linux.

Who is making Project Zomboid?

Project Zomboid is developed by The Indie Stone.

Is Project Zomboid multiplayer?

Yes. Project Zomboid supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split screen.

How much does Project Zomboid cost?

Project Zomboid costs $24.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Project Zomboid good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 94% of 487,145 reviews are positive.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Project Zomboid?

The minimum GPU is Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Project Zomboid system requirements page.

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