Underplayed Gems

Left 4 Dead (2008)

Left 4 Dead cover
Developer
Valve
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 67,469 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic co-op survival shooter where teamwork is essential against relentless zombie hordes and special mutants.

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What players say

Players call Left 4 Dead a classic cooperative zombie shooter that holds up well, though its content feels sparse compared to the sequel and the single-player bot AI is frustrating. The AI Director keeps each run unpredictable, making it a game players return to with friends.

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