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You only have to look and see how popular 'The Walking Dead' has been for years to realize that 'fighting zombies' is a fad that is here to stay. While the show’s current ratings might be declining, the popularity of mowing through hordes of the undead with shotguns, machetes, and axes is certainly not slowing down at all.

From PS4 to Xbox One and a host of other gaming consoles, zombie games are a hit! The best part is that there is more to playing these games than just spraying them with your first-person shooter machine gun. The best Xbox One zombie games take on many different forms.

Many will require you to gun down never-ending waves of zombies while others offer you intricately simulated post-apocalyptic worlds that are downright scary. A few of them still will strive to tell dramatic stories of living in the end times while others will make an effort to teach you a thing or two about survival.

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While there really isn't any one way to create the perfect zombie game, the truth is that the options we have in 2018 are more than enough to keep our trigger fingers happy for a long time. Here is a list of the best zombie games on Xbox One for purchase in 2018!

State of Decay 2

A sequel to the previous installment released in 2013 (State of Decay), State of Decay 2 heavily focuses on cooperative gameplay where you can tag team with three other players. This is a zombie-survival game that allows you to have a unique story. While you will spend most of your time battling, running from and trying to survive zombie attacks, the essence of the game is really about working together with the other players to set up a community safe from these hordes of the undead.

One of the best things about this game is that, in keeping with the previous release, the zombies have different subtypes that you have to learn to defeat all the while staying alive. Others are loud and can attract large hordes to your location while others are huge and tougher to kill. With more subtypes slotted into this game, there is a good chance that you will be surprised at every turn.

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If you are tired of playing the same old type of zombie game that only keeps you shooting at the undead instead of prompting you to do something to stem the scourge, then this is the game for you. It will call upon a great deal of your analytical and teamwork skills to succeed.

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

You can probably guess from the title that this game borrows heavily from the TV show, The Walking Dead. As we already mentioned, the popularity of Rick Grimes and his hardcore posse of survivors is unmatched in both TV and the gaming world.

In this game, you get to take on the role of Rick himself as you try to lead a group of survivors through massive hordes of the undead.

The game is structured in a simple enough manner as you have to:​

Of course, you have to do all this while fighting for your own survival. It is a game that is heavily structured around time management and forward movement. You have plenty of leeway to creatively craft new weapons and other items you can use to survive and fight the zombies along the way. Although it features retro 8-bit graphics, this game is fun to play and feels a lot like the real show.

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If you are a fan of the show and always wondered what it would feel like to be Rick, this is your chance. This game is fun, it is immersive, and it will keep you thoroughly entertained.

Dead Rising 4

Frank West, photojournalist extraordinaire is back in this beloved zombie bashing series. While the original Dead Rising seemingly had nothing but zombies all over the screen (which really is what a zombie game should be all about), this new installment features some impressive tech improvements that makes those hordes look even more realistic.

This time around, Frank has an impressive arsenal with which to kill zombies. Some may even say that his over-the-top weapons such as a nitrogen-laced machete is a bit much, but true zombie killers really appreciate the creativity and ingenuity that went into building such an original arsenal for the gamers to use.

While this installment may not have the freakishly colorful bosses that the original Dead Rising had, the sheer number of new and imaginative weapons make playing this game an absolute joy.

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This is a game that genuinely focuses on equipping you as the gamer with the right kind of tools to get the job done and to allow you to enjoy doing it. If you liked the original version, you would love this one. It is all about weapons, more guts, and over-the-top gore.

Deadlight

Deadlight has been continuously likened to 11-bit Studios' 'This War of Mine' only Deadlight has zombies in it. This game is not only fun to play, but it can be a little emotionally draining as well. Which is all well and good considering the fact that you are immersing yourself in a world where life as we know it is no longer an option and you have to survive hordes of the living dead at every corner. The thing about this game is that you are not only up against zombies but also a host of violent survivors who want what you have on you.

The hero, Randall, has to be both brave and creative as he struggles to make good use of everything at his disposal to keep himself alive. Set in eighties Seattle, Deadlight has a touching storyline with Randall constantly fighting to make Seattle safe for his family. The game is so popular because it is relatable. With such a touching story, who wouldn't want to see Randall succeed?

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If you are looking for a game that will get you instantly connected to the main character, then Deadlight is your poison. All you have to do is imagine that you are fighting for your family's safety and you will enjoy this game immensely.

Dead Island Definitive Collection

There is just something about the 'classics' that stays with you. Dead Island is a mainstay for zombie games year in and year out. Dead Island Definitive Collection goes above and beyond to bring you the best of the best as the package contains:​

While some gamers say that Dead Island never really lived up to the hype; what with an impossible to match trailer and expectations flying through the roof, the truth is that the finished product was pretty good. Although the game itself features a somewhat different tone from the one you see in its trailer, it has a goofy undertone that makes it so much fun to play.

As an open-world first-person video game, Dead Island is the perfect go-to game for those who want nothing more than to bash in the heads of hundreds of undead zombie skulls while collecting a whole lot of useful stuff. It is pure blood and gore here that takes you back to the core of zombie games; mindlessly killing zombies!

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This is a simple game that offers you pure fun. If that is what you want, then go for it.

Dying Light: The Following

Now, this is a zombie killing game with a difference. While the original Dying Light had a lot of parkour going for it (which was very cool and rather entertaining in a Prince of Persia kind of way) this new one is all about ramming zombies with your truck. There aren't that many zombie-driving games on the market at the moment which makes this one of a kind.

Dying Light: The Following gives you an opportunity to run over hordes of the living dead while you sit behind the steering wheel and traverse an almost spotless countryside teaming with zombies. From zombies splattering on your windshield to their skulls cracking underneath your tire-tracks as guts come spewing out, this game has more gore than you could imagine. There is a chance that you will even get a zombie skull stuck to your windscreen wiper blades!

The game holds a lot of surprises as you try to drive your way out of trouble. Some of the scariest zombies can be found here as they evolve into deadlier versions of the undead. There is a breed that spells instant death for you should you come across them while in your buggy or even when on foot trying to sneak around in the dead of night (pun intended).

The idea is to drive around and try to learn the secrets of a cult that seems to be immune to the zombie virus going around. Your buggy has responsive steering which makes it a whole lot of fun careering down the backroads of your open country.

One thing to remember is that the more you try to swerve out of the way to avoid the zombies, the bigger the crowd after you becomes. So, stick to your tracks and run those suckers over as much as you can.

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This game plugs a niche that has been widely ignored for years. Marrying driving and zombies into one game was a brilliant idea that can be enjoyed by many.

If you are not scared of the blood nor the gore and want a game that will not only keep your adrenaline pumping but your brain racing as you try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, then you simply must get yourself a zombie game. This list shows you the best zombie games on Xbox One for purchase in 2018.

While some of the games mentioned here are not exactly new releases, they are still very engaging and quite enjoyable even now. Get yourself one or even all of them for hours of countless zombie killing fun.​