- 8–16players
- Evenings at a time
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
A zombie survival sandbox: scavenge a ruined county, craft and build a fortress, and survive the horde that comes every seventh night.
Who can play
- No split-screen on any platform.
- Same room, own screens for up to 16 players on PC.
- Online for up to 16 players on PC and up to 8 on PS5 and Xbox.
- Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Crossplay arrived in version 1.2 (December 2024); version 2.0 extended it to dedicated servers.
- Each player online needs their own copy.
- PS5PlayStation StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
- XboxMicrosoft StoreSee price (opens the store in a new tab)
How it plays
A group shares one persistent worldSome loot towns and take trader quests while others mine, farm and reinforce the base.
Every seventh night a blood moon horde attacks, and holding the base together is the highlight.
Progress is slow and worlds last, so it suits a regular group over many evenings.
Each player needs a copy, but PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series players can share a server.
Is it good
87%
Very positive on Steam
“This game is the best Zombie FPS that I have ever played, it has a great mix of building and survival.”
Worth a Buy Guys “7 Days to Die is like Minecraft with Gravity. Building defenses with friends and huddling in the corner hoping no zombies get through can be great fun. But what keeps me coming back to the game is the TNT.”
Kotaku “7 Days to Die looks genuinely impressive, and I can’t see this not making a huge impact when it arrives.”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun
- 39Top criticsOpenCritic · Jun 2025 (OpenCritic top critic average, 34 reviews, as of Jun 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 9%RecommendOpenCritic · Jun 2025 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 34 reviews, as of Jun 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
14k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified
Every way to play together
Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Crossplay arrived in version 1.2 (December 2024); version 2.0 extended it to dedicated servers. No split-screen.
- 16
LAN hosting is PC only; the host can pick up to 16 players, though 8 is the default and the developer's supported count.
- 16
In-game hosting goes up to 16 (8 is the default and supported count); PC-only dedicated servers can be set higher, crossplay servers stop at eight.
- 8
Crossplay servers are capped at eight players.
Quick facts
- Developer
- The Fun Pimps
- Publisher
- The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Released
- 25 Jul 2024 on PC
- Controllers
- Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
- Languages
- Text in 14 languages
- Age rating
- Mature 17+ (ESRB): Intense violence, blood and gore, suggestive themes, strong language, use of alcohol
In these lists
Answers
- Does 7 Days to Die have couch co-op?
- No. 7 Days to Die has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
- How many players can play 7 Days to Die together?
- Local co-op and versus on separate screens for up to 16 on PC. Online co-op and versus for up to 16 on PC. Online co-op and versus for up to 8 on PS5 and Xbox.
- Is 7 Days to Die crossplay?
- Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. Crossplay arrived in version 1.2 (December 2024); version 2.0 extended it to dedicated servers.
- One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
- Do you need two copies of 7 Days to Die?
- Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
- Can you play the 7 Days to Die story together?
- Yes: the main campaign is playable together on a local network and online.
- What platforms is 7 Days to Die on?
- PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- One of 290 co-op games on PS5
- Does 7 Days to Die work on Steam Deck?
- Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
- Is 7 Days to Die free?
- No, it's a paid game.
