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Dead Frontier II

Dead Frontier II is a free-to-play third-person survival horror MMORPG from Creaky Corpse Ltd, the studio behind the original browser-based Dead Frontier. Built in Unity, it drops players into a zombie-infested open world that regenerates daily, with looting, a player-driven marketplace, PvE outposts of varying difficulty, and optional player-versus-player combat. It has remained in Steam Early Access since September 5, 2018.

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Status
Released / active — Steam Early Access since September 5, 2018
Business model
Free to play
Genre
Survival horror MMORPG
Release
2018
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Creaky Corpse Ltd
Publisher
Creaky Corpse Ltd
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

PvE is the dominant recorded focus, with PvP support

SoloPlay styleGroup

Solo and group play are roughly balanced

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Leans sandbox over structured

TargetedCombat feelAction

Fast, action-oriented combat is the dominant signal

HousingNot confirmedCraftingConfirmedTradingConfirmedControllerNot confirmedPvEConfirmedPvPConfirmed
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Fans of the original browser-based Dead Frontier who want the same scavenge-and-survive loop rebuilt as a fuller 3D MMORPG.
  • Players who enjoy a genuinely player-driven economy, since gear and resources move almost entirely through player trading.
  • Anyone drawn to survival-horror settings with real PvE difficulty tiers and optional PvP rather than a purely combat-first shooter.
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Things to consider

  • The game has stayed in Early Access since 2018 with a small, dedicated player base rather than mainstream popularity.
  • Reviewers note a steep learning curve and dense, maze-like level design that can feel repetitive to newcomers.
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Research record

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2026-09-08
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Source note
Batch 466 web research — developer, publisher, platform, business model and lifecycle status independently cross-checked
No direct official link verified in the current record.
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Game history

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  3. 2026-08-16
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Dead Frontier II screenshots & gameplay

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Gameplay, availability and research notes

Within MMOFinder's catalog, Dead Frontier II is classified as a Survival horror MMORPG. Dead Frontier II is a free-to-play third-person survival horror MMORPG from Creaky Corpse Ltd, the studio behind the original browser-based Dead Frontier. Built in Unity, it drops players into a zombie-infested open world that regenerates daily, with looting, a player-driven marketplace, PvE outposts of varying difficulty, and optional player-versus-player combat. It has remained in Steam Early Access since September 5, 2018.

The current lifecycle record is Released / active — Steam Early Access since September 5, 2018. MMOFinder lists Creaky Corpse Ltd as developer and Creaky Corpse Ltd as publisher. These researched fields feed profile discovery, filters and comparison tools.

This profile was checked against current sources on September 8, 2026. Continue through Similar Games, filter the MMO database, or compare profiles side by side.

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