Is Dead Island - Game of the Year Edition still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG from Techland, Dead Island plunges four survivors onto a paradise island overrun by a zombie outbreak, in an open world blending beefy melee combat, weapon crafting, loot and four player co-op. The stamina management, the weapon degradation and the sense of vulnerability against the hordes create realistic tension, extended by its Riptide expansion. The bugs and a low-key narrative weigh on it. A good action RPG for fans of zombie survival and tense open world co-op.