The game utilizes a dynamic lighting system that is crucial to the atmosphere. Your flashlight cuts through the darkness, illuminating the rotting faces of the undead before you can see their bodies. The rain-slicked streets and abandoned storefronts create a mood of utter hopelessness. It’s grim, grey, and gory—fitting for a zombie apocalypse.

For fans of Alien Swarm , The Ascent , or Helldivers , Dead Nation is a classic of the zombie arcade genre. Just be aware that the online co-op is no longer functional, and you’ll need a local partner to experience the game as intended.