9. Dead Frontier

A dark, free-to-play gorefest of MMO proportions. In this top-down shooter, make your way through Fairview City (not nearly as attractive as the name suggests), navigating the heavily infested streets and making your way to safe zones and personal bases. But be careful, the undead will try to head you off at every turn.

And by head you off, we mean, remove your head. And skin. And organs. Slowly and painfully. Which is really all you want from a good Z game, if you think about it.

Choose who you hate more: zombies, or other players. In this game, you’re free to fight both. Of course, you could also communicate or trade with them, but that’s not nearly as fun. However, try not to alienate people too much; once the bigger zombies start coming your way, there’s no way you’re going to survive without at least a few… Well, not allies, but at least they might not shoot you as soon as your back is turned.

With lots of different variations on the traditional zombie, such as huge, gnarly brutes and creepy, wispy climbers, there’s plenty to keep you on your toes.