Survival Crisis Z | 2004

 Survival Crisis Z is a role-playing and survival horror video game developed by Ska Studios for Microsoft Windows, released in 2004. The game is set in a city following a zombie apocalypse, and players assume the role of a survivor, making decisions on how to navigate the hostile world. The game is distributed as freeware for digital download.

There are two gameplay modes. The first is Arcade Mode, where the goal is to survive for as long as possible against waves of zombies. This mode has been compared to Robotron: 2084. The second mode is Story Mode, where players must scavenge for supplies, eat to alleviate hunger, sleep to prevent fatigue, and improve their skills to enhance their chances of survival. Additionally, two factions, Rebels and SWAT, are present in the city, and players can choose to join either faction or remain neutral.

The zombies are the primary antagonists of the game. While they are particularly dangerous at night, players can lure them to attack faction members. Story Mode includes three episodes, each with different missions and more enemies. Players advance the plot by taking on missions or tasks from faction leaders. In these missions, players can take over houses, search for secret dungeons, eliminate rival houses with C4, or simply roam the map for items and weapons to trade. However, they must be cautious of threats from both the living and the undead. Special missions involve tasks like rescuing a scientist working on a cure.

There are various strategies to employ, weapons to use, and skills to enhance the player's survival. The player character and their party can be configured to suit different playstyles, all while dealing with the growing zombie threat.