One game genre that people always keep an eye out for is zombie survival games. They’re usually the only possible way to experience a zombie apocalypse. Why do people want to experience one?

I’d say probably because of the thrill and the challenge. Over the years of being a gamer, I’ve had my share of good zombie moments in video games. But three games in particular really had me both challenged and terrified at the same time: “Dead Island,” “Left 4 Dead 2” and the very first ever “Nazi Zombies” mode from “Call of Duty: World at War.”

“Dead Island” has to be the greatest zombie game ever made. The way the gameplay and combat is set up is unbelievably satisfying. Sparing the details, the game starts off on an island where a zombie outbreak has occurred. You choose a character that specializes in blunt weapons, bladed weapons, throwing weapons or firearms. I personally choose the blunt weapons expert. “Dead Island” is actually close to having realistic body movement, so seeing more than one zombie is actually a scary challenge.

“You rarely feel safe in Dead Island, and that’s how a zombie game should be,” said Greg Miller from IGN.com. “You have a limited stamina bar, so you can’t run or swing your weapon forever. Med kits were few and far between in my experience…”

And he’s right. The game takes survival to a new level. I highly recommend this game, whether you’re a fan of zombies or not.

My next favorite zombie game is “Left 4 Dead 2.” The main reason for my love of this game is that it has new modes to let you take control of the bigger and deadlier zombies, known as the “Special Infected,” and attack the survivors (humans). No one understands the amount of joy it brings to take control of “The Tank,” which looks like a pale, disfigured Hulk, or using “The Smoker” from a distance, and utilizing your zombie tongue, lassoing someone toward you.

Of the multiplayer, Brett Elston from GamesRadar.com said, “As with versus, you have to learn the nuances of the special infected to truly appreciate the balance.” If you execute your movements with your zombie teammates, you’ll be more successful at taking down the survivors. Now that I think of it, 99 percent of the time I play the game, I play to be the zombies instead. It’s more fun than being a survivor.

And finally, a game that has occupied my life for a great number of hours: “Nazi Zombies” mode in “Call of Duty: World at War.” It’s a survival mode where zombified Nazis are trying to eat you. Killing zombies gives you points to unlock weapons and open other rooms. In turn, opening doors unlocks new weapons. Going into a certain room allows you to have your chance at the “Random Box,” gambling your hard earned points to get a different gun. The best guns are the ray gun for its one-hit kill, and the flamethrower for its unlimited ammo.

“Nazi Zombies” starts off easy with a few slow zombies, and eventually increases to massive hordes attacking the fort.

Chris Watters from GameSpot.com said, “Each subsequent wave brings tougher, faster, more numerous enemies, and the game inevitably ends in grisly death.”

If you’re not communicating with your team, the hordes will get to you before round 10.

“Dead Island,” “Left 4 Dead 2” and “Nazi Zombies” are just a few of the most memorable games of my life. If you like zombies, remember those titles. Remember to watch your ammo and your back. Also, try not to get frightened by shadows like I did.