7 Days to Die

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 284 Ratings

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  1. Jinxster
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I don't normally write reviews but felt compelled after I very nearly didn't buy this game due to all the haters. I ended up buying it because it ticks SO many of the game features I love to play (survival, crafting, defense design/building, character development, open world exploration etc) and WOW I am so glad I did! It is like a combination of The Forest, Stranded Deep, COD Zombies,I don't normally write reviews but felt compelled after I very nearly didn't buy this game due to all the haters. I ended up buying it because it ticks SO many of the game features I love to play (survival, crafting, defense design/building, character development, open world exploration etc) and WOW I am so glad I did! It is like a combination of The Forest, Stranded Deep, COD Zombies, Stronghold and Minecraft.

    Everthing in the world can be interacted with, destroyed, scavenged, built, you start with nothing but have the ability to build whatever you wish. The game has tons of variety, you can grow numerous types of crops, go hunting animals for food/hides, cook dozens of differing food/drink types, craft a huge array of tools, weapons, clothing, building materials, medicines, etc all with varying associated stats.

    If this wasn't enough to keep you busy, you are also under constant threat from zombies, including the defense testing 7 day hordes that will give you a real sense of purpose to ensure you keep pushing forward with building your base and you will be in big trouble if it is not up to the task of keeping you alive.

    The skill/perk system is excellent, the resource gathering is actually enjoyable unlike in so many other games when it feels more like a chore, the crafting mechanic (played many games where this can also be poor) is really intuative and well thought out.

    The latest patch has ironed out most of the bugs mentioned by others (although I had not experienced any bugs apart from occasional clipping of zombies or a rabbit stuck in a tree).

    In summary, I have been playing games for over 20 years and some of the best games I've played don't have amazing graphics, 7D2D graphics aren't amazing but they are not certainly not as bad as some people are making out and are way way WAY better that Minecraft which is a game most have a lot of love for..

    The ability to play co-op split screen and online multiplayer is amazing and just enhances the whole experience and for me and is the icing on the cake. This is a fantastic game and I reiterate that I am so glad I did not listen to all the haters. If you like the type of game play I have mentioned then this IS the game for you!!    … Expand
  2. dallasnda614
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Game is ultra fun with friends and has alot of deep crafting and roleplaying elements. that being said it has some bugs but none that break the game plus patches are coming soon. game has alot of potential to be a classic.
  3. Paulo-Lameiras
    Jul 5, 2016
    9
    Despite it's flaws, 7 Days to Die is a fantastic game and an unique experience!

    It does have many bugs, framerate drops, the menus are not as fast and intuitive as they should, and the graphics are pretty dated (the draw distance in particular is a joke). That said, i found myself playing it for dozens of hours during the first week (more time than i actualy have available) just    Despite it's flaws, 7 Days to Die is a fantastic game and an unique experience!

    It does have many bugs, framerate drops, the menus are not as fast and intuitive as they should, and the graphics are pretty dated (the draw distance in particular is a joke).

    That said, i found myself playing it for dozens of hours during the first week (more time than i actualy have available) just because there is nothing like this on consoles. The concept is simply amazing and mostly well executed! Think about Minecraft with deep survival mechanics. You need to eat, drink, keep your temperature at 'normal' levels, avoid infections and deseases, etc, and for that there are thousands of objects you can collect in the world, for both, consuming and crafting. There are side missions, treasures to be found, etc, but at the end, you main objective is to find or create a shelter to spent the next night, and survive another day.

    I found myself caring about my character's health, being scared with the night fall and curious about the loot i could find in this or that building. Genuine feelings very few games are able to cast.

    The multiplayer is also very cool. You can play the entire game in split screen with a friend, which makes everything even more fun.

    The game is hard, even in easiest difficulties, but there are lots of settings to change in the game menu, from the agrecivity of zombies, to the duration of the in game day.

    All in all, it's not a game for everyone, but if you like deep survival games, exploring alot, and the ability to create and craft your own world, this is the game for you and one of a kind.    … Expand
  4. poywashere
    Jul 3, 2016
    8
    This is a fun game with friends and we really do enjoy the game but, there's a huge problem with multiplayer as only 4 people can play at a time and one of your friend should host the game in which if he goes offline the rest won't be able to play and save the progress which is really frustrating.

    It is a really big world and me and my friends can't play all at the same time (We are 12    This is a fun game with friends and we really do enjoy the game but, there's a huge problem with multiplayer as only 4 people can play at a time and one of your friend should host the game in which if he goes offline the rest won't be able to play and save the progress which is really frustrating.

    It is a really big world and me and my friends can't play all at the same time (We are 12 people) which is a huge downside for all of us.

    I really hope that the developer will work on this and make a "Dedicated Server" which will ensure the game's stability in the big big world of Play Station.

    All in all we still enjoy the game and we are waiting if the developers will work in these issues.    … Expand
  5. chickendic
    Jul 5, 2016
    10
    For those people wanting everything you can think of putting in a game this is the game you want to play! 7 days to die is the most challenging and the most fun game I have every played, before anyone should write a review they should at least play the game for no less than 25 hours, the longer you play 7 days to die the more fun it is to play. The fun pimps have put together a great gameFor those people wanting everything you can think of putting in a game this is the game you want to play! 7 days to die is the most challenging and the most fun game I have every played, before anyone should write a review they should at least play the game for no less than 25 hours, the longer you play 7 days to die the more fun it is to play. The fun pimps have put together a great game and I want to recommend it and I give it a 10!… Expand
  6. antonyf92
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    Game is fun to play with friends in coop mod. Crafting is good, but there is a lot of bug. Grafic is acceptable. Zombie hit box is bad.
    This game in a few words is a commistion of Minecraft and Dayz
  7. bkats
    Jan 3, 2017
    9
    I am not sure why so many people hate on this game. Yes the graphics aren't fantastic and the game can lag some, but updates keep rolling out. Also this is basically a much more grown up version of Minecraft. I didn't think I would like that game, but you find yourself constantly wanting to know how to do the next things. I love how this game has local co-op play! My wife and I canI am not sure why so many people hate on this game. Yes the graphics aren't fantastic and the game can lag some, but updates keep rolling out. Also this is basically a much more grown up version of Minecraft. I didn't think I would like that game, but you find yourself constantly wanting to know how to do the next things. I love how this game has local co-op play! My wife and I can sink an hour in this game pretty quickly trying to build up our house for the impending zombie attack. Considering this game is only $30 the graphics are way better than Minecraft. I try to tell all my friends to give this game a try. It will surprise you.… Expand
  8. tainted1
    Jun 28, 2016
    8
    7 Days to Die is a fun addictive game. If anyone checks this game out on Steam you will see that it is part of their early access program so like many people it is to be assumed that you are getting the same early access treatment. As for the few bugs I'm sure they will be addressed in the coming weeks until then enjoy this very fun take on zombie survival. As for the difficulty I'd7 Days to Die is a fun addictive game. If anyone checks this game out on Steam you will see that it is part of their early access program so like many people it is to be assumed that you are getting the same early access treatment. As for the few bugs I'm sure they will be addressed in the coming weeks until then enjoy this very fun take on zombie survival. As for the difficulty I'd suggest playing with the settings so this game will give you a challenge yet won't frustrate you because on default settings 7 Days can be unforgiving. The split screen and multiplayer is where this game shines because nothing is more rewarding than finding a place for the perfect base and fortifying it with a friend.… Expand
  9. tellahthemage
    Jun 30, 2016
    9
    I started playing this on launch day with some buddies. It's Minecrafts meets DayZ. You farm, mine, and craft while fighting off zombies. The game really is best on multiplayer. I loved the game on PC and I picked it up on PS4 cause my friends have PS4. I am still getting used to the controls since the game was originally meant for a PC interface, but it's still been cool, just taking someI started playing this on launch day with some buddies. It's Minecrafts meets DayZ. You farm, mine, and craft while fighting off zombies. The game really is best on multiplayer. I loved the game on PC and I picked it up on PS4 cause my friends have PS4. I am still getting used to the controls since the game was originally meant for a PC interface, but it's still been cool, just taking some time to get the hand of it. It's probably my biggest complaint, but it's been feeling better. The game had a loading delay on launch day, but it was fixed within a few hours and it's been running fine since. It's a cool survival game on PS4 you're into that sort of game.… Expand
  10. lolcaked10111
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    7 Days to Die is an extremely fun zombie survival game, but there are a few issue that I have noticed since I started playing it. One is that when you first boot up the game, it is very, very slow and it may take a few minutes to boot up. After that first time it should be working fine. Also, while playing the frames drop from time to time but only for about a second. With the glitches and7 Days to Die is an extremely fun zombie survival game, but there are a few issue that I have noticed since I started playing it. One is that when you first boot up the game, it is very, very slow and it may take a few minutes to boot up. After that first time it should be working fine. Also, while playing the frames drop from time to time but only for about a second. With the glitches and other issues aside, the gameplay works well and it's easy to control. Some gameplay issues would include the sloppy UI and the gunplay. I often find it difficult to use the firearms in the game because they are hard to aim. Overall, 7 Days to Die makes a great entry into the zombie survival genere and is a great entry for the few survival games on the consoles.… Expand
  11. Gamecriticpro
    Jun 28, 2016
    8
    The first thing you need to know about this game is that it is early access, meaning the game is not finished. You shoukd expect bugs and problems, if you can get past any problems you encounter, you'll likely enjoy yourself. I've had a blast playing the split screen co-op so far. Also, a common issue with the game is after it installs it might not launch properly, if this happens to youThe first thing you need to know about this game is that it is early access, meaning the game is not finished. You shoukd expect bugs and problems, if you can get past any problems you encounter, you'll likely enjoy yourself. I've had a blast playing the split screen co-op so far. Also, a common issue with the game is after it installs it might not launch properly, if this happens to you simply disconnect from psn, restart your system, or delete the game and reinstall it.… Expand
  12. hoppypoppy1
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Starting off with the negatives - This is game is an early access game, with that you should expect some minor bugs and glitches.

    Now for the positive aspects - It's a perfect addition to the console family. There are not enough survival RPG's on console whatsoever ESPECIALLY ones with split-screen. My wife and I were up until 4 in the morning last completely hooked on this game after    Starting off with the negatives - This is game is an early access game, with that you should expect some minor bugs and glitches.

    Now for the positive aspects - It's a perfect addition to the console family. There are not enough survival RPG's on console whatsoever ESPECIALLY ones with split-screen. My wife and I were up until 4 in the morning last completely hooked on this game after the release. She loves MInecraft, I love survival-RPG's and FPS's. It's a perfect mixture of survival, crafting, Role-playing. After she went to sleep, I continued to play (against my better judgement) online. Multiplayer is super fun! I have wanted something like this on console for years! The character level up system is unique and complex. Scavenging with friends gives that great apocalyptic survival feel and crafting is endless. You can literally set up your base ANYWHERE in the main map or in the randomly generated worlds the game creates for you. Highly recommend to any lovers of a crafting/survival/building/FPS genre style game.    … Expand
  13. showtime10
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Not the prettiest game (PC wasn't either) but definitely the most fun and realistic zombie survival game out there. SP mode and spilt screen are cool, but the online is where the challenge is...like Walking Dead online.
  14. Therasul
    Jul 3, 2016
    9
    I haven't written a review for a game in a long time, but after checking the reviews for this game to see how the community was reacting to a game I played many hours on PC, I had to do something in order to fight the injustices.

    This game is in alpha, so from the word go you should expect there to be problems, bugs, crashes, and yes, even faulty gameplay mechanics. This isn't a 60    I haven't written a review for a game in a long time, but after checking the reviews for this game to see how the community was reacting to a game I played many hours on PC, I had to do something in order to fight the injustices.

    This game is in alpha, so from the word go you should expect there to be problems, bugs, crashes, and yes, even faulty gameplay mechanics. This isn't a 60 dollar game, but it very well could be one day. That having been said, I love the mechanics of the game. I've played plenty of Minecraft and could survive with my eyes closed. No challenge. This game offers a customizable amount of challenge that i can tailor to my play style, so if i don't want to go around scavenging all the time, I can increase scavenging output two fold and focus more on surviving off the land. Surviving off the land like you would in Minecraft is Difficult, down right challenging. In fact, it is nigh impossible to do so without scavenging some of the essentials, first. In the first day or two you will have to fight to survive, there is no sprinting into second and third tier gear on this game. It takes knowledge, ingenuity, and sometimes plain ol' luck.

    Hunting is difficult because you can hunt all the wild life out of an area, forcing your hand to either grow crops or move on to different hunting grounds. This game promotes a nomadic life, moving from one large swath of land to the next; that's why the map is tremendous. You will never travel from one end of the map to the other. So before you go judging this game for being "slow" or "too difficult", realize the vastness and complexity of this game. Mining is difficult because it can make a huge difference in your survival. Only one zombie can actually climb, so changing the landscape can mean the difference difference between fearing for your life when the horde shows up on the 7th night and relentlessly beats down your walls and overwhelms you, or sitting back drinking beer and reading enforcer magazine while the zombies claw helplessly at the walls while kebabing themselves on your spike traps.

    Combat is rewarding and not overly difficult. With proper timing and aim you can make short work of one or two zombies, but a group will have you back pedaling or risk being stunned and mauled. The game utilizes different weapons with status effect chance to offer different styles of play. I find myself switching it up because each type can offer something different for each situation; the knife for sneak attacks to the back of the head, blunt weapons for crowd control, or ranged weapons if i have the ammunition or arrows/bolts to spare. There is room for improvement, such as a block technique that can mitigate some dame or cause the zombie to stagger back, but this IS still in Alpha, so here's hoping they read this up at Fun Pimps.

    The graphics are meh; not the sunrise vistas I saw on PC, but still better than retro bit Minecraft. The view distance leaves much to be desired. Ar the moment there is some lagging issues, but nothing that has caused me more than mild discomfort while in the heat of battle. It's pretty consistent lag, but I'm sure as the game releases more updates they will be working on cleaning that up.

    I haven't experienced any crashes/freezes/bugs that otherwise prevent me from playing.

    The UI feels a little clunky, but for a PC port it could be worse.

    I give this game an 9 and not a 10 because of the view distance and the lag. Otherwise this game satisfies my need for a deep survival game that challenges me and most importantly allows me to dig, mine, build, farm crops, hunt wild game AND scavenge.

    PS: Nobody paid me to write this review, in fact, I'm missing out on sleep because I couldn't believe the amount of negative feedback from users who clearly didn't realize what they were getting themselves into.    … Expand
  15. EnglishMatt
    Jun 30, 2016
    8
    Yes, this game has some flaws; the graphics look dated, the game does suffer from lag way more than you would expect, the sound is so-so (sounds like basic stereo, not surround sound), and when you first dive in things are not necessarily very intuitive. All that said though.... this game is so far is a blast to play.

    Played initially with my son (local split screen - despite what at    Yes, this game has some flaws; the graphics look dated, the game does suffer from lag way more than you would expect, the sound is so-so (sounds like basic stereo, not surround sound), and when you first dive in things are not necessarily very intuitive. All that said though.... this game is so far is a blast to play.

    Played initially with my son (local split screen - despite what at least one review says this game is capable of 2 player split screen; you just have to start a single player game and the second person jump in by pressing the options button). Anyway, despite the side by side split screen it was still hilarious to play with the two of us running around.

    Single player certainly is easier to navigate the menus as well as the world around you. On my first single player run through though I thought that everything was going pretty smoothly. It isn't until you are set up in your base, thinking you are safe and sound, hidden from the undead as you do a little inventory control during the night when your HUD goes from "undetected" to "hunted" and you suddenly hear a group of zombies start tearing the building you're in apart that the game really shines. It can create some tense moments, but this is tempered by the satisfaction you feel as you strengthen your defenses and come up with strategies to combat the horde.

    A perfect 10? No, too much lag, and graphics that really look dated. A 0 game? No, it's certainly not that broken. I definitely see me putting a lot of hours into this game, and certainly worthy of the $30 price tag to me.    … Expand
  16. Cam1949
    Jun 28, 2016
    10
    Great Game, and Hell of a lot of fun with friends. Would give it an 11 if I could, the building and crafting system seems limitless, and the physics are quite good as well.
  17. Capdee87
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    This game is mental, but what the guys who pan it don't understand is this is not Minecraft, nor is it a FPS like COD. This is a survival game with a fully malleable map. You mould the map in any way you see fit, no other console game allows you to do that and fight a zombie horde. Okay it has some teething problems but if you take into consideration the vastness of the game is actuallyThis game is mental, but what the guys who pan it don't understand is this is not Minecraft, nor is it a FPS like COD. This is a survival game with a fully malleable map. You mould the map in any way you see fit, no other console game allows you to do that and fight a zombie horde. Okay it has some teething problems but if you take into consideration the vastness of the game is actually understandable. Im sure the bugs will be sorted in a few weeks and everyone will appreciate how great a game this is.… Expand
  18. Matttappen
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    Unlike anything else on PS4. Amazing game. Yeah it can be a little buggy but updates are constantly being dropped by the developer and they are obviously working very hard to improve this game. I am absolutely in love with it.
  19. animefan
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I love playing this on single player. I don't care what anyone says about bugs andother issues. I haven't seen any and I just got it. They probably fixed them all because I haven't had one problem. Maybe the PC version is messed up. I traded minecraft the next day I bought it and got this and I;m having way more fun. I don't play online ever so there's no issues there. It's not as bad asI love playing this on single player. I don't care what anyone says about bugs andother issues. I haven't seen any and I just got it. They probably fixed them all because I haven't had one problem. Maybe the PC version is messed up. I traded minecraft the next day I bought it and got this and I;m having way more fun. I don't play online ever so there's no issues there. It's not as bad as everyone says, seriously.… Expand
  20. Aivokuollut
    Jul 1, 2016
    9
    The game is still in "alpha" even if that is not a thing on PS4. They are gonna update it regularly.
    It still has bugs and graphical glitches.
    All that said i had a blast playing this with my friend on split-screen! We couldn't stop playing before 03.00 am (now). The fear of zombies and animals, deep crafting, survival. Just love it!
  21. ozbourne79
    Jan 29, 2017
    8
    I dont understand the reason why people are rating this game to low.
    Craft ,fight and survive through a day/night cycle where zombies are changing behavior depending on this cycle. You should not stay outside your shelter from 22:00 to 06:00 because zombies become very aggressive and its a 99% death for your character. Decent graphics , very realistic fight gameplay where you should    I dont understand the reason why people are rating this game to low.
    Craft ,fight and survive through a day/night cycle where zombies are changing behavior depending on this cycle. You should not stay outside your shelter from 22:00 to 06:00 because zombies become very aggressive and its a 99% death for your character. Decent graphics , very realistic fight gameplay where you should target for head if you want to make it quick.Treasure hunting , supply drops, mini quests etc, Different zones to gather materials to heal eat and craft weapons and tools. If you are a fan of this genre it is a must, otherwise try something else. 9/10 from me because it is not finished.very enjoyable.    … Expand
  22. K5000i
    Jul 22, 2016
    8
    yeah its a bit buggy for now & yeah the graphics arent always that good .& the audio placement could use abit of balancing ,.
    but its sucks u in once u get past that, it has the atmosphere of a great horror movie ., its kind like advanced minecraft mixed with night of the living dead.,
    the minecraft options of gathering, building & terraforming seem pretty extensive & its nice to get    yeah its a bit buggy for now & yeah the graphics arent always that good .& the audio placement could use abit of balancing ,.
    but its sucks u in once u get past that, it has the atmosphere of a great horror movie ., its kind like advanced minecraft mixed with night of the living dead.,
    the minecraft options of gathering, building & terraforming seem pretty extensive & its nice to get away from the block look to something (if not great looking) as a more real then lego look than minecraft,
    The horror gameplay is right there zombies are every bit as scary as those moments from resident evil, dead island/ dying light with the undead are flooding towards you.
    You could say that the combat is limited,., but i really couldnt see myself in realy life taking out a zombie with a jet li combo move
    rgp & leveling system is pretty deep i think ,., theres lots of stats & buffs to level up via the oblivion (tes4) method of if you use the skill it levels up with a top up level up every few minor skill levels ., iv only used afew skills so far & upgraded afew perks ,., but i imagine after 6months in game time my survivor will be fully upgraded & able to give any walking dead member a run for there money at zombie take downs, but for now im sticking to arrow to the face & club it when its stunned on the ground :)
    & theres a good few of these zombie types ., well 6 or 7 including dogs & bears ,., but everything can be skinned & looted red dead redemption style & you need all this stuff as if you thought fallout 4 survival mode was had with sleep food & water, well this has food water heat levels, sickness, viruses , broken limbs, bleeding & no stimpacks to fix it all at once ,., there is a lot to manage & to balance as you make you way from day to day & night from night
    still not tryed online yet or split screen ,., but atleast there is a split screen option .,
    i would say its well worth a check out ,., but with a patch or 2 to fix a few bugs then maybe a dlc 6 months down the line to add afew extra zombies or quests & the game would be gold ,., but at the moment in times where resident evil 5 & 7 are "remastered" & selling for the same price as this ,., for each if them ,., id say this would give far more entertainment & frights that they either of them ever could ,    … Expand
  23. DMcGee2288
    Aug 12, 2016
    9
    You know, when you first start this game, you're probably going to hate it. It might get you heated or frustrated by its unconventional mechanics and very odd at first (slightly uncomfortable) gameplay. It happened to me and my friend. And you want to know something? I played it the very next day on single player game I created by myself, and I absolutely fell in love with this game. I'mYou know, when you first start this game, you're probably going to hate it. It might get you heated or frustrated by its unconventional mechanics and very odd at first (slightly uncomfortable) gameplay. It happened to me and my friend. And you want to know something? I played it the very next day on single player game I created by myself, and I absolutely fell in love with this game. I'm giving it a very conditional 8.5 due to the fact that it is in alpha still. This game will only get better with time. Therefore, I gave it a 9, but I wouldn't be surprised if it climbed all the way up to a 9.5 in my books.

    The main thing you have to keep in mind with this game is this: it has layers-- layers and layers of content in its gameplay and matchmaking that make this game very promising. First impressions can be quite uncomfortable and often unforgiving in life, but don't let this one be that to you in your experience with it should you choose to buy it or try it out. Give it time, and you, too, will start to love this game.

    Play with a friend, after gaining your bearings and getting adapted to its core gameplay mechanics, to even further enhance and excite your overall experience with 7 days to die. My little brother and I are both having an absolute blast playing this together. In about 5 hours, give or take, we made great progress in our server; we got all the way to day 7 hordes and we're still alive and thriving. We killed just short of 300 (296) zombies together in our first in-game week to which we both we're playing seriously on "classic zombies" mode on nomad. And we did all that in 5 hours, more or less.

    Like I said before, its only going to get better. There aren't any game breaking glitches in this game from what me or any of my friends have noticed. Its not at all repetitive in the gameplay, unless you're making it that way in your own respective play style. The game is refreshing and innovational, with already over two million copies sold on PC and steam alone.

    On a lasting note, patches to fix and rehabilitate problems that some of these guys are addressing in their negative votes (in the red, 4 out of 10 and below) have already gone live on PS4 and Xbox one. Right now, in fact, we are already in version 1.03 and it has seriously smoothed out a lot of rough edges. Is it still laggy and a bit clunky at times? Yes, sure, of course. Future patches and plans are already in place.

    If you really are considering buying this game, do a little research and you will see what the future has in store for this game. Give it a real chance before you burn on it and just call it trash. It's a true indie-like gem, and I, as many other gamers, am truly happy and grateful that they brought this over to console. Anticipating and eager to see what they do with it in the near future.    … Expand
  24. Bzone
    Jul 7, 2016
    8
    This is a super fun game and definitely does not deserve all the hate it is getting. I haven't played one game that didn't come with bugs and glitches on release. This is the best Zombie Survival game I've ever played with soo much crafting capabilities and much to learn before you master the game. And it's funny how people complain about the graphics on 7 Days to Die, but doesn't seemThis is a super fun game and definitely does not deserve all the hate it is getting. I haven't played one game that didn't come with bugs and glitches on release. This is the best Zombie Survival game I've ever played with soo much crafting capabilities and much to learn before you master the game. And it's funny how people complain about the graphics on 7 Days to Die, but doesn't seem bothered when playing Minecraft.… Expand
  25. Killercaden
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I first got this game for the pc but it the game broke and it didn't let me play it anymore, so I bought it for the ps4 and there was a huge improvement in the game, but it still wasn't that good.… Expand
  26. DutchGravitas
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    This is not much of a review but more of a preview of what I think. I have watched a couple of videos of this game on YouTube and I would have to say that this game looks pretty good even though the game might not be as good as other Zombie games that has parkour like Dying Light but the fact is 7 Days to Die is pretty impressive. I am also very skeptical because I have played a little ofThis is not much of a review but more of a preview of what I think. I have watched a couple of videos of this game on YouTube and I would have to say that this game looks pretty good even though the game might not be as good as other Zombie games that has parkour like Dying Light but the fact is 7 Days to Die is pretty impressive. I am also very skeptical because I have played a little of Minecraft but not much it to be totally invested in it but this game just might appeal to my taste a lot better than Minecraft. Definitely going to try this game out this evening when I get home from work. Can't wait!!… Expand
  27. TheNerd275
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    7 days to die has been overall very harshly judged. It is a very solid and fun principle for a game, so fun that I can overlook the technical problems, although most peoplr dont. It needs seriously graphically and technically fixing and upgrading, and then it could be the game for any zombie or survival fan. Just remember that although its out its not really complete yet, so give it some7 days to die has been overall very harshly judged. It is a very solid and fun principle for a game, so fun that I can overlook the technical problems, although most peoplr dont. It needs seriously graphically and technically fixing and upgrading, and then it could be the game for any zombie or survival fan. Just remember that although its out its not really complete yet, so give it some time and cut it some slack for now.… Expand
  28. Iejen
    Feb 24, 2017
    10
    Bought the game because I was looking for a minecraft-like-zombie-survival-game.
    The game has bugs, glitches, a bad interface and past-gen graphics.
    However the possibilities in this game are amazing.
    If you like minecraft and zombies, YOU MUST BUY THIS GAME.
    I have over 100+ hours on PS4 and 50+ hours on PC.
    Still enjoy it on a daily base.
  29. Natethegr81
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    This is an excellent game, I bought it at a local gamestop after waiting at the verizon store on route 40, went to the double T diner, then went back to the verizon store and it wasnt ready so I decided to walk back to the gamestop, It is located next to a very thriving Asian market and a somewhat risky parking lot. I walked in the store and perused for a while. Was in a dilemma betweenThis is an excellent game, I bought it at a local gamestop after waiting at the verizon store on route 40, went to the double T diner, then went back to the verizon store and it wasnt ready so I decided to walk back to the gamestop, It is located next to a very thriving Asian market and a somewhat risky parking lot. I walked in the store and perused for a while. Was in a dilemma between dynasty warriors 10 and this game 7 days to die. It had horrible raitings from online bc of bugs.

    This game is amazing. The way the detail in every part of the game makes so much sense. I started out in the desert. I found this house and it took me a while to figure out how to get yucca juice but then eventually started getting better, tracking airdrops, and planning ahead to make sure that i would survive to the next day. Once i figured out how to build storage containers that changed everything. I thought i was pretty badass in the desert and then figured out that there was a much LARGER population of zombies next door. Fortunately it took me a while to reach the next sector or time zone of the map. The game is very detailed and I havent experienced any bugs and im prettty sure they patched it. You really have to play it and try it, very adddicting because of the open world and anthing can be resourced. I feel as if its minecraft with zombies and the graphics are better. I dont know what else to say but this was an incredible find at a random gamestop and im happy i chose to buy it.    … Expand
  30. Berizen
    Jul 10, 2016
    8
    7 days to die in technicher hinsicht ein schlechter witz! Aber da die idee hinter diesem bug spiel mich sehr zugesagt hat wollte ich es mal ausprobieren und jetzt nach 5 stunden kan ich sagen dass das teil echt spass macht. Kan man sich hollen wen man die technichen fehler nicht beachtet.
  31. lol49h
    Nov 30, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game might not look so good, but it is fun to play. Especially if you have friends to play with. Some of the things this game does right is co-op, crafting, surviving and exploring. From the get go this game looks very much like minecraft, but not with pixel graphics. you can best bet guns and weapons and the it a lot of town you can go in also you can craft.… Expand
  32. AricwithanA
    Nov 27, 2017
    9
    I got this game as part of the Playstation Black Friday sale, it was on sale for a whopping $5. I can let you know that I have currently spent around 15 hours in game and am thoroughly enjoying myself. The graphics are bad compared to other games, but the customization in game makes it all worth it. Follows they Minecraft style of bad graphics but let you build anything. I like survivalI got this game as part of the Playstation Black Friday sale, it was on sale for a whopping $5. I can let you know that I have currently spent around 15 hours in game and am thoroughly enjoying myself. The graphics are bad compared to other games, but the customization in game makes it all worth it. Follows they Minecraft style of bad graphics but let you build anything. I like survival games, also enjoyed Ark, this is a great take on the horror style. The largest part of this game is exploring the world and seeing what you find, thus far I have encountered Nurse zombies which I was strangely attracted too, biker zombies wearing a helmet so they are very tough, and Giant Lumberjack zombies who were surprisingly sneaky. Progression is hard but fair, there is ample grinding in this game, and once you've think you are set up here comes a horde to destroy and you run the risk of starting over. Have encountered some glitches where some zombies get stuck on rocks, spawn on a ceiling type of thing it never ruined the experience. Overall if you don't mind games that require grinding, like the zombie experience aka horror, and don't want to be handcuffed by other games crafting mechanics this is a great game for you.… Expand
  33. ReaperWolf91
    Jan 16, 2018
    8
    I bought this game for full price (~$35) physically and later bought it digitally while it was on sale. I've only ever experienced the console version of this game (PS4). Bearing that in mind, here's the skinny.

    Keeping in Mind: -The game is either a procedurally generated map that includes a wide span of different biomes and auto-balances resources and items or it is a preset map    I bought this game for full price (~$35) physically and later bought it digitally while it was on sale. I've only ever experienced the console version of this game (PS4). Bearing that in mind, here's the skinny.

    Keeping in Mind:

    -The game is either a procedurally generated map that includes a wide span of different biomes and auto-balances resources and items or it is a preset map used mostly for ease of comparison and getting your feet wet. Major take away should be *Procedurally Generated*

    -It is a port of the latest working version of the PC game. Yes, that means it's still being worked on. Yes, it means every month or so the gameplay, some assets, some items, and behind-the-pixels things change. Yes it means the menus are not optimized for controllers. Yes it means graphics and framerates are not optimized for our less-powerful machines. (PS4 in my case as mentioned above).

    -The Fun Pimps is an independent development studio of about 25 people that's been around for about 5 years and have worked almost exclusively on this game while.

    -The game is not a full $80 (CAD) release.

    The BAD:
    -Framerates are not as important to me as other players. I don't get motion sickness and I don't gravitate towards games that require frame-perfect execution. That being said, the frames do stutter quite often and may drop to single digits especially if you're playing it as a couch co-op game.

    -Textures are very obviously made for higher specs. Due to the high res machines this game is intended for, the draw distance is cut down on consoles (more so if you're playing on it as a couch co-op game).

    -Glitches are plenty. Going back to the fact this game is procedurally generated, the same issues you've experienced in other procedurally generated games still applies here. We all know that procedurally generated stuff isn't always as beautiful as Counter Spy. The more complicated the game is the more artifacts, glitches and wonkities you're going to find and boy is this game complicated (not to be confused with difficult...but it's that also). Also, this world hasn't quite figured out how water works. (Kinda funny.) This is on par with early Bethesda games and if you've bought Skyrim more than once, you really have no reason to complain about this point.

    -Occasional version issues. My fiancee and I played the 1.16 version of the game for about 4 months before we realized that we were two versions behind. During this time, the game presented some really odd glitches and behaviours. For instance, once we loaded a game where the time just froze. No day-night cycle. Just constantly high noon. Fixed by restarting the game. Easy.

    -Sounds are pretty repetitive. Although this game boasts a sound library about as expansive as my overly religious grandmother who refuses to listen to anything even slightly inappropriate, the effort is clearly visible. *Please see not a full $80 release. Nobody complains about the infinite loop which was the original Angry Birds BGM.

    The GOOD:
    -The game is unforgiving. There is definitely a steep learning curve to this game and make no mistake, it's totally done on purpose. When I was researching this game, I was looking for a game that really threw you into the woods in your underwear and let you rough it out in a way Bear Grylls would be proud of and this game delivers on that notion exactly. If/when you're put off by this fact, you can look up the in-game guides on several topics to get you back on track. Once you get the hang of it, you actually feel a sense of accomplishment and reward by the fact your wellness is more than double what you start with.

    -It's a real(ish) base builder. I always wanted to try Mincraft but couldn't stand the blocky graphics. This game satisfies that itch without making you feel like you're playing with legos.

    -No two games will be the same. Back to procedural generation. Every time you start a new random gen map, discovering it is just as fun as surviving in it. You never know what's around the corner and it spurs you to search on.

    -Couch Co-Op! Not many games tackle this topic and thank RNG-sus this game does. I've played this with my fiancee for more than 100 hours at this point no question. Despite all the issues with this mode that I mentioned earlier, I'll gladly get over it just to play next to my fiancee. It genuinely makes you feel like you're surviving with the one other person in the ruined wasteland that you can fully trust......or can you?

    -Endless fun. There is literally no end to this game. If you really just need another world to sink your teeth into for a really long time without being distracted by a lame attempt at a story or being bothered by must-finish-this-to-progress missions, this is a good place to do it. None of the missions given to you are mandatory and as far as I can tell, you decide when the game is over.

    TL;DR: Endless hours of fun if the technicalities (framerates and such) don't bug you.    … Expand
  34. elmogrita
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    This is my absolute favorite game of all time, I have several thousand hours in it building bases, towns, traps and killing zombies with friends, HIGHLY recommended.
  35. Shakethejake
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    This game has so much potential if they would just keeping updating the game make it look a little better fix some issues and keep adding things. Currently in my opinion its not Bad but not amazing either. As long as the graphics are incredibly bad I can play, even though these graphics are honestly really disappointing. It's 2018, now I'm not asking for 4k 60 fps for every game I get it,This game has so much potential if they would just keeping updating the game make it look a little better fix some issues and keep adding things. Currently in my opinion its not Bad but not amazing either. As long as the graphics are incredibly bad I can play, even though these graphics are honestly really disappointing. It's 2018, now I'm not asking for 4k 60 fps for every game I get it, but at least a little better. Other than looks its gameplay is alright, gathering resources and exploring towns is fun. The combat is a little boring with a gun or bow, even with a melee weapon it lacks some. I can recommend it only if you have friends that play with you, if you do then it's fun once you get past the whole graphics and a little buggy its fun. I do play it a lot because in all it's not a bad attempt at a zombie survival, and with not many good true zombie survival games out there. Also building and designing you base to live and defend is super fun. It's a little better on pc but I can recommend it for sure on anything, Solid game, I hope they keep adding to the game I would love to see game become amazing.… Expand
  36. Laudrac
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    I have to be honest started the game several time and did not get to the point I liked the experience. I started it with some college again and got in to the game and all the mechanics and then I couldn’t stop playing. Now it is my number one game on steam and I have 2700+ games with more than 260 hours played. When you get in to it then it is really a Diamant.
  37. Sidaum
    Dec 9, 2020
    8
    O jogo tem um conceito excelente, tanto no singleplayer quanto no multiplayer. O real problema é a falta de otimização e o excessivo tempo em Alpha.
  38. Kirill_226RUS
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Игра уже далеко не та,что раньше! Разработчики даже после 7(!) лет в альфе активно поддерживают игру. Они набирают разработчиков в команду, и последние обновления всё больше и больше! Графику и оптимизацию прямо очень сильно подняли. Я даже в A19 играя, почти не встречал багов. Геймплей активно расширяется: POIs, новые зомби, поведение, AI, навыки инструменты, есть неплохой перевод наИгра уже далеко не та,что раньше! Разработчики даже после 7(!) лет в альфе активно поддерживают игру. Они набирают разработчиков в команду, и последние обновления всё больше и больше! Графику и оптимизацию прямо очень сильно подняли. Я даже в A19 играя, почти не встречал багов. Геймплей активно расширяется: POIs, новые зомби, поведение, AI, навыки инструменты, есть неплохой перевод на множества языков ( как для инди игры даже очень неплохой ), оружие, новые квесты у торговцев наконец-то! У игры ОЧЕНЬ большое будущее, если разработчики продолжат её развивать в правильных направлениях.
    The game is far from what it used to be! Developers even after 7(!) years in alpha actively support the game. They are recruiting developers to the team, and the latest updates are getting bigger and bigger! Graphics and optimization directly very much raised. I even in A19 playing, almost did not meet bugs. The gameplay is actively expanding: POIs, new zombies, behavior, AI, skills, tools, there is a good translation into many languages ( as for an indie game, even very good), weapons, new quests from merchants at last! The game has a VERY big future if the developers continue to develop it in the right directions.    … Expand
  39. ikar1992dvr
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    Мне эта игра очень понравилась. Игра 7 Days To Die очень интересна тем что она развивает твою фантазию, заставляет игрока действовать и нет такой сильной кубичности как в майнкрафт(где порой другого игрока и не отличишь от поляны например). Да, не спорю, продукт ещё в альфе находится. Но тем не менее она развивается. Добавляется новый контент, исправляются баги и многие другие ремонтныеМне эта игра очень понравилась. Игра 7 Days To Die очень интересна тем что она развивает твою фантазию, заставляет игрока действовать и нет такой сильной кубичности как в майнкрафт(где порой другого игрока и не отличишь от поляны например). Да, не спорю, продукт ещё в альфе находится. Но тем не менее она развивается. Добавляется новый контент, исправляются баги и многие другие ремонтные действия производят с этой игрой. Сам Я играю в неё с 15 альфы. И поверьте мне Я увидел много изменений. Хотя и эта игра не без своих минусов таких как баги и косяки разрабов, которые всё же исправляются. Да и в принципе любую другую игру возьмите, которую в релиз выпустили, там то же самое будет (баги, косяки и недоработки).… Expand
  40. Cypher42
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    I come back to this game again and again. Wonderful atmosphere and voxel graphics will not let you get bored.
  41. ArtyJ14
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    This game is really fun to play and i love the skills and crafting in the game and whenever i start playing i can't leave it at least after 3 hours. I love the Alpha 20 update and the new guns.
  42. marcusgrey
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    kelime hakkımı doldurmaca kardeş oynayın ama bence güzel oyun fena değil

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#22 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 9 out of 17
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 30, 2025
    80
    7 Days to Die previously needed a lot of work. It is now in a playable and downright fun state, with a strong crafting and scavenging element that often makes sense and keeps immersion in the survival setting. Zombies become more dangerous as time goes on, but so does the player, as long as they balance their survival with scavenging for better equipment and learning new skills, and 7 Days to Die does a better job staving off the difficulty plateau many survival games eventually succumb to. Following updates, the gameplay is sturdy and solid, built off of an already fun foundation.
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  2. GameCritics
    Sep 12, 2016
    30
    Even three months and numerous patches after release, it’s clear that this project is nowhere near complete.Worse, the developers are clearly prioritizing the more successful PC version over this compromised port job. Console-owning fans of the survival genre may find something to enjoy in 7 Days To Die, but my advice is to steer clear all the same.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 6, 2016
    48
    A compelling zombie concept thoroughly ruined by frighteningly horrid execution. [Sept 2016, p.74]
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