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Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2014

Should you play it?

Explore the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, and find a way to escape before a military strike wipes the entire city, and everyone in it, off the map.

What works

  • Extensive weapon and vehicle crafting
  • Large open world with many zombies
  • Fun co-op multiplayer
  • Engaging zombie combat and combos
  • Good replay value with dlc included

Things to keep in mind

  • Poor initial pc port optimization
  • 30 fps cap requiring manual unlock
  • Some repetitive missions and side quests
  • Limited ai companion usefulness
  • Storyline considered weak by some

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Dead Island 2

  • Dead Island Definitive Edition

  • State of Decay

  • Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

  • Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

  • Saints Row: The Third

More intimate

Games that feels like Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition but with more focus on close relationships

  • Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home

  • Killing Floor 2

  • Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo

  • 7 Days to Die

  • Shadow Warrior 2

  • John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

More competitive

Games that feels like Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition but with more competition against others

  • Left 4 Dead 2

  • Military Conflict: Vietnam

  • Shatterline

  • Dying Light

  • Resident Evil 5

  • Arizona Sunshine® VR 2

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Last update: 21/08/2026