Best Outbreak Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 197 Outbreak Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Outbreak Sim game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. Plague Inc: Evolved
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
Plague Inc: Evolved holds the #1 spot for "best Outbreak Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,040 positive reviews and 2,867 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2016 |
| Franchise | Ndemic Creations |
| Developer | Ndemic Creations |
| Publisher | Ndemic Creations |
| Steam App Id | 246620 |
2. Infection Free Zone – Prologue
Experience the first 8 days of the Zone in the Prologue to the widely anticipated post-apocalyptic city-builder game. Lead the survivors, rebuild the city, and fight against the deadly hordes of the infected. Play on 6 different real cities from around the world.
Infection Free Zone – Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,032 positive reviews and 352 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infection Free Zone – Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/19/2023 |
| Franchise | Games Operators |
| Developer | Jutsu Games |
| Publisher | Games Operators |
| Steam App Id | 2485640 |
3. Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Take on the role of a Dark Elder God and lead your agents to bring about an apocalypse in a fantasy world. Work in the shadows, avoiding the heroes who will try to stop you, as you bring about plague and famine, ice age and volcanic destruction, madness and never ending night.
Shadows of Forbidden Gods has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 759 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadows of Forbidden Gods on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2023 |
| Developer | Bobby Two Hands |
| Publisher | Forbidden Oak Games Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1741640 |
4. ICBM
ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.
ICBM has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,562 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ICBM on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1178220 |
5. DeadOS
DeadOS is an early access zombie outbreak simulator by Benn Powell that focuses on city-wide scenarios where you have access to fully customize your apocalypse experience from beginning to end. Simulation. Sandbox. Survival!
DeadOS has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/29/2021 |
| Developer | Benn Powell |
| Publisher | Benn Powell |
| Steam App Id | 1590850 |
6. Deisim
Live the experience of being a powerful god and create the world to see the growth of mankind.
Deisim has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 664 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Deisim on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 525680 |
7. Bio Inc. Redemption
Bio Inc.: Redemption is a realistic simulation and strategy game in which you make life or death decisions. Create a deadly illness to infect and torment your victim or play as the head of a medical team and hopefully find a cure to save your human patient. Will you be the plague or preserve humanity?
Bio Inc. Redemption has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,847 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2018 |
| Developer | DryGin Studios |
| Publisher | DryGin Studios |
| Steam App Id | 612470 |
8. The Fabulous Fear Machine
The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.
The Fabulous Fear Machine has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Fabulous Fear Machine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2023 |
| Developer | Fictiorama Studios |
| Publisher | AMC Games |
| Steam App Id | 1540350 |
9. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Be the Zombie. Kick A** and Take Brains.
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,774 positive reviews and 263 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Aspyr Media |
| Developer | Aspyr |
| Publisher | Aspyr |
| Steam App Id | 7800 |
10. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
Rebuild a ruined city in this post-apocalyptic mix of strategy and simulation. Manage survivors, scavenge for food and supplies, deal with rival gangs, illness, interpersonal strife and zombie attacks.
Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Outbreak Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,613 positive reviews and 260 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
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| Publisher | Northway Games |
| Steam App Id | 257170 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 456 | 2/18/2016 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 10/19/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 7/15/2023 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 11/17/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2021 | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/1/2022 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/8/2018 | 86 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/4/2023 | 85 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 3/16/2021 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 5/29/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/9/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 3/29/2023 | 80 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/8/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/17/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/1/2023 | 79 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/2/2021 | 79 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 3/25/2024 | 79 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/10/2018 | 78 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2023 | 78 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Infection Free Zone – Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Shadows of Forbidden Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). ICBM on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). DeadOS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). Deisim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). Bio Inc. Redemption on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). The Fabulous Fear Machine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville on Steam. Steam Store.