Upcoming Steam Game Is Escape from Tarkov Meets Dying Light

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A new zombie-themed game called The Midnight Walkers is coming to Steam. It takes inspiration from popular games like Escape from Tarkov and Dying Light, blending elements of both to create a fresh and unique experience. While those two games are quite different, The Midnight Walkers aims to combine the best parts of each, offering an ‘extraction’ style gameplay that should appeal to fans of either title. It’s expected to enter early access soon.

2025 was an incredible year for fans of extraction shooter games. Titles like Escape from Duckov and ARC Raiders were massive hits, selling millions of copies and becoming incredibly popular on Steam. Adding to the excitement, Escape from Tarkov finally became available on Steam in November. And now, players have another new game to anticipate: The Midnight Walkers.

The Midnight Walkers’ Features at a Glance

  • Solo or trio game modes
  • PvP and PvE combat
  • Dynamic map with players distributed across multiple floors of a building
  • Four distinct classes
  • Melee weapons and firearms
  • Various types of zombies, each with unique difficulty levels
  • The Toxic Gas mechanic to shrink the map
  • Floors with unique themes, including casino, shopping mall, and hospital

The Midnight Walkers’ Extraction Mechanics Embrace the Hardcore Survival Style of Escape from Tarkov

The Midnight Walkers is a hardcore PvPvE FPS zombie extraction game.

Oneway Ticket Studio describes their game, The Midnight Walkers, as a challenging extraction shooter. It’s similar to Escape from Tarkov in that players must scavenge for weapons, equipment, and useful items during missions. These found items are crucial for surviving against both zombies and other players.

Image via Oneway Ticket Studio

Okay, so you drop into this huge place called the Liberty Grand Center – it’s got tons of floors and you just appear somewhere random inside. The goal is pretty simple: survive, grab the best gear you can find, and get out alive. It’s a lot like Escape from Tarkov in that way, focusing on that ‘extraction’ feeling. But The Midnight Walkers does things a little differently with its floors. You’re not just fighting zombies and other players; there’s this ‘Toxic Gas’ that forces you to move up through the building. That means everyone gets squeezed into smaller and smaller spaces, and the final floors are a total chaotic mess!

Image via Oneway Ticket Studio

In The Midnight Walkers, finding a way out requires some planning. Players use a device called the Pod Tracker to locate escape points. They can also hack into active Escape Pods – downloading their data into the Pod Tracker unlocks new escape routes whenever they need them.

The Midnight Walkers Channels Dying Light’s Intense First-Person Combat

From what we’ve seen in trailers, The Midnight Walkers focuses on close-quarters combat with weapons like knives, war hammers, and arrows. Guns are present, but they don’t seem to be the main way players will fight. This style of gameplay is similar to Dying Light, especially when fighting computer-controlled enemies. The game also features large, challenging creatures that feel like they come straight from Dying Light. However, the combat doesn’t currently include the acrobatic martial arts moves found in Dying Light, which some players might want to see added later.

The Midnight Walkers Release Date Details

Oneway Ticket Studio announced that their highly anticipated zombie game, The Midnight Walkers, will be available in early access starting January 29, 2026. The developers shared that the game is now stable and entering its final polishing stages. They also confirmed that the early access version will include updates based on feedback from previous playtests. Fans can add The Midnight Walkers to their Steam wishlist now to be notified when it launches.

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2025-12-27 23:05