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Project Zomboid is "trying to move faster" as a new update fixes vanishing zombie hordes
Project Zomboid build 42.21 includes balance changes and bug fixes aplenty, as The Indie Stone chases a more regular stable patch rollout.
Ambitious new Project Zomboid mod fills the world with simulated NPC factions, inspired by Stalker
Taking after Stalker’s iconic A-Life system, this Project Zomboid mod creates a “persistent living world” with autonomous NPCs and factions.
New Steam Game is Stardew Valley With a Unique Project Zomboid Twist
While Steam is no stranger to Stardew Valley-like games, one particular title stands out due to its Project Zomboid-like mechanics.
Co-Op Open-World Survival Game on Steam is Basically Project Zomboid with Aliens
A brand-new co-op open-world survival sandbox game, releasing on Steam on August 21, applies the Project Zomboid formula to aliens.
In the Van is a “cozy” pixel art post-apocalyptic survival game for people who “play Project Zomboid like it’s Stardew Valley”
In the Van is a zombie survival indie game coming soon to Steam.
Project Zomboid Interview: From Dead Territory to Build 42, and the future of zombie survival
I put my questions to The Indie Stone as Project Zomboid continues to mutate and evolve in 2026 and beyond.
Best Place to Get Guns in Project Zomboid
Hit these spots early if you want to arm yourself to the teeth in Project Zomboid.
What to Do When Bitten in Project Zomboid?
You're as good as gone once you get bitten in Project Zomboid, but you can keep this from happening if you know what to do.
Project Zomboid: How to Enable Admin Panel (Cheat Menu)
If you want a stress-free experience, or if you just want to mess around, you can toggle cheats in Project Zomboid in two easy steps.
How to Deal with Infections in Project Zomboid
Infected wounds in Project Zomboid take longer to heal, but there's an easy way to keep that from being a problem.
How to Get Gas in Project Zomboid
Never have to worry about getting gas early in Project Zomboid again by learning how to siphon fuel from vehicles.
Project Zomboid Cooking Guide
Never eat another sad meal in Project Zomboid again by learning how to use the game's cooking system.
How to Get Rid of Corpse Sickness in Project Zomboid
The miasma of rotting corpses can be lethal in Project Zomboid, so you'd better find a way to get rid of it.
Project Zomboid Best Occupations, Ranked
Having the right occupation in Project Zomboid is key to successful survival. Here's how the best occupations rank against each other.
How to Make a Private Multiplayer Server in Project Zomboid
Conquer the zombie apocalypse together by learning how to set up a private multiplayer server in Project Zomboid.
Which Negative Traits Should You Pick in Project Zomboid?
While all Negative Traits in Project Zomboid will knock you down a peg or two, some are simply much easier to deal with than others.
Project Zomboid Build 42.20 takes its player count to a new all-time peak
Project Zomboid Hits 121,000 Concurrent Players After 13 Years In Early Access
Project Zomboid's 42.20 update has resulted in the game setting a new concurrent player record, breaking 100,000 for the first time.
Perennial early access game Project Zomboid hit a new concurrent player record after a huge map update added reworked towns, a spooky orphanage and '400 procedural basements'
The zombie survival sim has also gone up in price.
Project Zomboid soars to a new Steam high after 19-month wait for an update, but its dev won't rush the next one
The Project Zomboid build 42 update arrived this week, and it’s carried the zombie survival game to its highest ever Steam player count.
Best Tips Returning Players Need Before Jumping Into Project Zomboid Build 42 Stable
These Project Zomboid Build 42 Stable tips help returning players survive their next save file.
Project Zomboid's Latest Update Brings Major Changes for New and Veteran Players
Project Zomboid has just received its long-awaited Build 42 update, which has brought some major changes for both new and old players.
Project Zomboid's biggest update is here, so I gave my incompatible save the apocalyptic send-off it deserved
Project Zomboid Build 42 is here, but spare a thought for those who must say goodbye to their survivors in the beta branch
Project Zomboid Build 42 is finally here, so I gave my survivor the apocalyptic send-off he deserved
Project Zomboid Build 42 is here, but spare a thought for those who must say goodbye to their survivors in the beta branch
Still in Steam early access after 13 years, zombie survival RPG Project Zomboid gets a price increase as devs roll out major update doubling the map size
As the game gets bigger, pricing gets steeper
Zombie survival sim Project Zomboid just got a massive glow-up in Build 42
Project Zomboid just got one of its biggest updates yet, with a glow-up at the heart of Build 42.
Project Zomboid Build 42 is Here: Why Key Markets Beat the Steam Price
Project Zomboid Build 42 hits the stable branch. Learn why alternative key markets offer a significantly better price than the Steam storefront.
Project Zomboid Build 42 Is Finally Getting Real, And Players Are Nervous
Project Zomboid Build 42.20 is planned for the stable public branch on 29 July, but players are nervous about saves, mods, and buying timing.
13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting
I return to Project Zomboid exactly like an emaciated survivor crawling back to the undead-ridden town they abandoned many moons ago, having finally exhausted their wilderness stocks of cabbage and duct tape. I poke my head into the Steam forums as though cracking the door on a s…
The massive Project Zomboid 'Build 42' update confirmed for July 29
The incredibly detailed zombie survival game Project Zomboid is set to level up in a huge way with the proper release of Build 42 on July 29th. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux .
New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game is Rust Meets Project Zomboid with a Touch of Palworld
A new Rust-like game is on the horizon, but it pairs the hit co-op titles mechanics with a Palworld visual style and Project Zomboid’s enemies.
After 19 months of waiting, Project Zomboid's next update will finally deliver a stable build, "and it's a big one"
It's been an agonizing wait for Project Zomboid build 42 if you prefer to stay on the stable side of things. It's been 19 months and 19 major iterations since it arrived on the 'unstable' branch of the zombie game, and in that time The Indie Stone has continued to update it with…