DayZ
Developed by Bohemia Interactive · Published by Bohemia Interactive
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, massively multiplayer game by Bohemia Interactive, published by Bohemia Interactive — multi-player, mmo, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for DayZ.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
- Additional Notes: Internet connection
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
- Additional Notes: Internet connection
Supported languages (12)
DayZ FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is DayZ?
Steam classifies DayZ as a Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer game, developed by Bohemia Interactive. How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
How much does DayZ cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists DayZ at $24.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is DayZ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for DayZ: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is DayZ on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists DayZ for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is DayZ out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 13, 2018.
What platforms is DayZ on?
DayZ is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is DayZ single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does DayZ cost?
Steam lists it at $24.99.
Does DayZ have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 13 achievements for DayZ.
Who made DayZ?
DayZ is developed by Bohemia Interactive and published by Bohemia Interactive.
Where to get DayZ
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
View on Steam →Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Bohemia Interactive.