Entry VI · Open-world survival action
Days Gone
A biker drifts through the forests of Oregon after a collapse, keeping his motorbike running and avoiding huge hordes.
1 In short
What you do. Ride, scavenge fuel and parts, clear camps and survive enormous hordes in a wild, rainy Pacific Northwest.
Who it suits. Adults who like survival tension and long rides. Rated 18.
2 Entering the world
Deacon and his bike: running out of fuel in the first hour teaches you this world is about care and preparation.
3 Living there
The hordes are the star, hundreds of creatures moving together. Upgrading the bike feels personal.
4 Where to stop
Safe houses and camps are where you sleep and save.
In its favour
- Tense horde encounters
- A bike you care about
- Atmospheric forests
Against it
- Slow start
- Story is uneven
5 The score
| World | Rich, beautiful and readable. | 4.4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | How good it feels to cross the map. | 4.3 | |
| Story | Quests and characters worth following. | 4.0 | |
| Fair to you | Honest length and clear stops. | 4.4 | |
| Overall | How we score | 4.3 |
6 Verdict
A long ride through a broken wilderness. Keep the tank full.
7 See also
Plan your trip with the Journey planner, or work out how many weeks it will take.
Written by the Northgate Codex desk. Updated 25 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.