Unturned
Released Jul 2017
Unturned is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game. As one of the few not yet turned, you must fight to remain among the living.
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Unturned has been in continuous, active development for over a decade and shows no signs of stopping. Smartly Dressed Games has delivered a steady stream of major content updates, including entirely new curated maps: Escalation (May 2024), Rio de Janeiro Remastered (March 2025), Limestone (September 2025), Wild Harvest — a major fishing and foraging gameplay overhaul (April 2026), and California 2 — described as the biggest map in the game's history, six years in the making (April 2026). Between these major drops, the developer has continued shipping feature patches and bug fixes on a regular basis.
The most recent developer communications were on July 7, 2026: a bug fix patch (3.26.3.4) and a significant milestone post announcing that the game's full source code and project files have been made freely available on GitHub. The developer framed this as an expression of trust in the community: "We're deeply grateful for the passion, creativity, and support you've shown over the years. We're proud to place the future of the game in your hands." While releasing source code can sometimes signal the end of first-party development, the developer has not stated that development is ending — and the simultaneous bug fix patch on the same day indicates ongoing maintenance. The source code release is consistent with the game's longstanding emphasis on modding and community creation.
The game operates a free-to-play cosmetic store (the Stockpile) with mystery boxes and themed bundles released alongside each major map, providing a monetization structure that supports continued content delivery. No announcement of a final update or conclusion of development has been made.
Evidence
Developer released Unturned's full source code and project files on GitHub, framing it as placing 'the future of the game' in the community's hands. The post expresses gratitude but does not announce an end to first-party development.
California 2 launched — described as the biggest and most content-packed map in the game's history, six or more years in the making. Includes new achievements, cosmetic items, and playtime drops.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Smartly Dressed Games
Achievements
95
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
SURVIVE THE APOCALYPSE: Scavenge for supplies, hunt for food, and build shelter in a world overrun by zombies.
EXPLORE MASSIVE LEVELS: Travel by air, land, and sea while discovering hidden secrets and NPCs to help and trade with.
BUILD YOUR HOME: Fortify your base before heading back out to retrieve airdrops, scout deadzones, and battle hordes of supernatural undead.
COOPERATE OR FIGHT: Team up with friendly players to arrest the bandits, or face-off in intense PvP raids.
TRULY FREE-TO-PLAY: No pay-to-win mechanics, only cosmetic items to further customize your character.
ENDLESS CREATIVITY: Create, share, and experience custom maps and mods through the Steam Workshop.
SOURCE CODE: From new features to total conversions, you can rebuild the game with source code and project files available on GitHub.
EXPLORE MASSIVE LEVELS: Travel by air, land, and sea while discovering hidden secrets and NPCs to help and trade with.
BUILD YOUR HOME: Fortify your base before heading back out to retrieve airdrops, scout deadzones, and battle hordes of supernatural undead.
COOPERATE OR FIGHT: Team up with friendly players to arrest the bandits, or face-off in intense PvP raids.
TRULY FREE-TO-PLAY: No pay-to-win mechanics, only cosmetic items to further customize your character.
ENDLESS CREATIVITY: Create, share, and experience custom maps and mods through the Steam Workshop.
SOURCE CODE: From new features to total conversions, you can rebuild the game with source code and project files available on GitHub.
Last evaluated Jul 22, 2026
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