Arizona Sunshine® similar games & best alternatives

Arizona Sunshine®

Oculus Rift, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR, SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Oculus Quest • 2016

Should you play it?

Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.

What works
  • Immersive vr experience
  • Intuitive and satisfying gunplay
  • Cooperative multiplayer modes
  • Varied environments and exploration
  • Engaging voice acting and atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Short linear campaign
  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Limited melee and interaction options
  • Multiplayer population can be low
  • Some control and locomotion issues

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Zombie Army 4: Dead War

  • World War Z

  • Arizona Sunshine® 2

  • Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2

  • 10 Miles To Safety

  • STUFFED

  • Gatekeeper

  • Resident Evil Revelations 2

  • Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • STUFFED

  • PERISH

  • Madballs in Babo:Invasion

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Project Gunship

  • Cooperation

    EXOME

  • Escapism

    Deadlight

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Arizona Sunshine®: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Cooperation

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  • Status

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Last update: 01/06/2026