Last updated: March 12, 2026
Why DayZ Is Trending Right Now
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
Key Stats
With 54,540 players at 24-hour peak, DayZ is one of Steam's most-played Survival games this week. 74% of 205,808 players recommend it.
What the Community Is Saying
Players rate DayZ Mixed based on 375,841 Steam reviews. With 78% positive reviews, the community response is clear.
I joined a server got some gear became careless and I got infected and my friend nearly died we ran across map for cure after nearly dying 5 times and countless vomits later we made it I gave my friend my gun cause I had ammo and I coudn't run turns out I gave the wrong ammo type Fast foward 3 seconds we died and rage quit but repeated the same process the next day 10/10
I've developed schizophrenia and paranoia playing this game, and that’s what makes DayZ hauntingly perfect. No other game has made me fear footsteps this much.
great game. Other players is where the difficulty lies, friend or foe you'll never know until YOU make a choice.
Every life, kill, and interaction is memorable. Very quickly became my favorite game, 10/10.
tim 31 hrs in a russian guy is planning to kill me they are calling me his prey im scared im paranoid i feel like its the end spent 7 hrs on this character if i die i die tho the adreniline is sick in this game if u love horror/fighting mixed with vc this is ur type of game very complicated tho
cheating problem on official servers is out of hand. This past week alone I have died to cheaters at least 3 times and it just seems like they can cheat with no consequences. each time no gunshot was heard. my duo and I were killed within a second of each other with approximately 100 yards of spacing. I don't want to play on community with power tripping admins and dumb rules and Gigs of mods I have to install. Fix the game, official is unplayable
Should You Play It? Pros & Cons
✅ Reasons to Play
- Active multiplayer — easy to find matches
- Expansive open world with lots to explore
- Trending Survival on Steam right now
❌ Things to Consider
- Paid title at $49.99 — try a demo or wishlist first
- Limited review data — game may be new or niche
Should You Play DayZ?
DayZ holds mostly positive reviews on Steam with a 74% positive rating, generally well-regarded by players. It attracts a massive player base of 54,540 concurrent players, showing strong player retention for a Survival title. While not universally loved, the majority of players find it worth their time.
DayZ is premium priced at $49.99 on Steam, developed by Bohemia Interactive. Survival game fans who enjoy resource management, base building, and open-world exploration will get a lot of hours out of DayZ. It hits the key pillars of the survival genre.
Should You Play DayZ?
DayZ holds mostly positive reviews on Steam with a 74% positive rating, generally well-regarded by players. It attracts a massive player base of 54,540 concurrent players, showing strong player retention for a game title. While not universally loved, the majority of players find it worth their time.
DayZ is premium priced at $49.99 on Steam, developed by Bohemia Interactive. Players who enjoy the game genre and want something currently trending on Steam will find DayZ worth checking out.
Common Questions About DayZ
Is DayZ worth playing?
DayZ by Bohemia Interactive — How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
How much does DayZ cost?
DayZ costs $49.99 on Steam. Prices may vary by region and during sales.
What kind of game is DayZ?
DayZ is a Survival game by Bohemia Interactive, available on PC via Steam. Community tags: Survival, Open World, Zombies, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer.
Who made DayZ?
DayZ was developed by Bohemia Interactive. Released Dec 13, 2018.
Is it free to play?
DayZ is a paid game on Steam. Check the Steam store page for current pricing and any active discounts.
How many people play DayZ?
Player counts for DayZ vary. It appears in TrendingGames.gg's top-1000 tracked games, indicating active Steam followers and community interest.
