Underplayed Gems

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (2020)

State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition cover
Developer
Undead Labs
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 69,229 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, tactical survival sandbox where every scavenging run and base decision carries the weight of permanent loss in a gritty, atmospheric zombie apocalypse.

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What players say

Players praise the core survival loop of scavenging and base management with permadeath, but many are furious about the mandatory Xbox Live sign-in on Steam. Co-op is disappointing as only the host progresses their community, and the game can feel repetitive. Veteran players note bugs carried over from the first game.

Screenshots

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