Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It presents combat, crafting, looting, mining, exploration, and character growth as factors that players will have to contend with and master as they progress through the game.

It can feel like a steep learning curve when you first jump into 7 Days to Die, but the following pages are designed to make the process of a little bit gentler:

Achievements and Trophy Guide

Looking for answers to your burning questions? Our how-to guides are designed to answer them all. From how to change version to how to get essential resources, here are all the pages we have:

In this section, you'll find all our guides that cover where to find essential items like food, weapons, and armor, as well as locations you'll want to visit for loot. You'll also find guides that cover Collectibles such as magazines and books, that are essential for upgrading your character and items.

Want to customize your gameplay even further? The following guides cover cheats and mods, including information on the ones we'd recommend installing to maximize your experience.

Console Commands and Cheats

Creative Mode

7 Days to Die has spent a long time in early access, with a full release only happening in July 2024. With that in mind, here are the guides that cover the key differences between the early access versions and the full release.