If you're looking for games where you and your friends can face endless hordes of enemies , you've come to the right place. Cooperative shooters and survival games have gained immense popularity in recent years , allowing players to experience frantic and epic adventures where cooperation and strategy are key to victory.
In this article, we bring you a complete selection of the best horde games to enjoy with friends . From zombie-infested post-apocalyptic scenarios to fantasy worlds where you must withstand waves of enemies, here you'll find adventures that will test your skill and teamwork.
Left 4 Dead 2
If there's an undisputed classic in the horde-game genre , it's Left 4 Dead 2. This Valve game remains one of the best choices for those seeking cooperative action against hordes of zombies . Face endless waves of infected with up to three friends as you attempt to complete different campaigns and reach safe havens before being devoured by the undead.
Back 4 Blood
Considered the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead, Back 4 Blood offers a modernized experience. It shares many of the classic's mechanics but introduces gameplay improvements, such as a card system for customizing character abilities . The title allows for teams of up to four players to coordinate in intense, adrenaline- fueled matches . However, we are aware that including this title on this list may be somewhat controversial, as fans of the genre prefer L4D to B4B.
World War Z
Inspired by the film of the same name, World War Z takes zombie hordes to a whole new level. If you were impressed by the speed and sheer number of zombies in the movie, you'll experience that tension firsthand in the game . Team up with friends and fight off waves of infected in cities around the world as you complete missions and upgrade your arsenal.
Vermintide 2
If you prefer a medieval setting, Vermintide 2 is a fantastic choice. This cooperative action game pits a group of heroes against endless hordes of creatures in the Warhammer universe . Each character has unique abilities, and the melee combat is brutal and satisfying.
Deep Rock Galactic
For a unique experience , Deep Rock Galactic combines alien hordes with exploration and mining. In this cooperative game, you and your team of space dwarves must extract resources while battling waves of subterranean creatures . Cooperation is key to survival.
Halo Firefight
Halo's Firefight mode is one of the most popular in the horde genre. In this game mode, you and your teammates face waves of Covenant enemies in iconic locations from the series. It's a frantic and incredibly fun experience , with different difficulty levels to test your skills.
Call of Duty Zombies
Within the horde-based genre, Call of Duty's Zombies mode is a benchmark. From its first appearance in World at War to its latest in Black Ops 6 (the video above is from this latest game in the CoD series), this mode has evolved with increasingly elaborate maps, deep mechanics, and ever more challenging enemies . If you're looking for excitement and team survival, this is one of the best options.
Special mention to Helldivers 2
Although Helldivers 2 has mechanics reminiscent of horde games , such as battles against large numbers of enemies (alien insects or automated robots), its gameplay is more focused on strategy and tactical objectives than on simply surviving against endless waves.
Compared to games like Left 4 Dead or Vermintide, which revolve entirely around horde mechanics, Helldivers 2 feels more like a cooperative shooter with tactical warfare and resource management elements . However, some missions or specific situations do generate chaotic moments with waves of enemies that can resemble a horde game . Highly recommended if you enjoy the genre.
The thrill of facing endless waves of enemies alongside your friends is an unparalleled experience. These games offer intense action , teamwork , and epic moments that will stay with you forever . Which of these games will you try first?