Whether you’re fighting the monstrous splicers, or hiding from the terrifying Big Daddys, the first-person chaos of Bioshock is equal parts fast-paced shooter and atmospheric panorama. The hauntingly beautiful art deco world of BioShock offers up a microcosm of post-apocalyptic destruction. So, to help you choose the best-of-the-best, I’m taking a looking at the 50 most popular, critically-acclaimed and all-round-awesome post-apocalyptic games ever made – from Bioshock through to The Walking Dead. From terrifying survival horror, through to fast-paced shooters, and even tactical base-building games, there are literally hundreds of potential titles to spend your hard-earned time and money on.

The growing popularity of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction means that gamers (especially PC gamers) have a staggering selection of titles to choose from. Losing yourself in a post apocalyptic book is one thing – but immersing yourself in the dark, dangerous and disturbing worlds created by post apocalyptic games is another beast altogether.

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