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Days Gone

Days Gone

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

93%
Very Positive
DeveloperBend Studio
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Release DateMay 17, 2021
$39.99
Peak Players27.4K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Days Gone is an open-world survival action game set in a beautifully rendered Pacific Northwest, focusing on a motorcycle-bound drifter navigating a zombie apocalypse. While it features impressive 'Horde' technology and a rewarding progression system, some players find the pacing sluggish and the narrative inconsistent.

Pros

  • The 'Horde' technology creates intense, technically impressive combat encounters that stand out in the genre.95%
  • The Pacific Northwest setting is atmospheric, visually stunning, and captures a unique rainy melancholy.90%
  • The core gameplay loop involving motorcycle maintenance and survival progression is highly rewarding.85%
  • Offers immense value for money with a massive amount of content and a lengthy single-player campaign.80%
  • High-quality production values in graphics, sound design, and performance on PC.75%

Cons

  • The game suffers from significant pacing issues, with many reviewers finding the early hours and overall length to be boring or long-winded.90%
  • Character writing and voice acting are polarizing, with some finding the cast hostile, awkward, or annoying.70%
  • Narrative continuity and story logic can feel disjointed or inconsistent at times.65%
  • Persistent technical bugs and a lack of polish were noted by several players despite its AAA status.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently describe the game as a blend of Red Dead Redemption and World War Z.
  • The game maintains a high average playtime of over 50 hours among its player base.
  • Despite being a former PlayStation exclusive, it is well-regarded for its PC performance and graphics.
Confidence: 63%
Based on the 174 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
3.2K
Peak · last 90 days
4.8K
All-time peak
27.4K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$15.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
92%
All-time positive
93%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews116.8K
Positive: 108.3K (93%)Negative: 8.5K (7%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

51h

Avg Playtime at Review

80%

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