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All Killing Floor Games, Ranked
The Killing Floor series has always been about one thing: surviving wave after wave of terrifying zombies with friends at your side and an arsenal of wild weapons in your hands. What started as a simple Unreal Tournament mod in 2005 grew into one of the most beloved co-op shooters of all time. Over the years, the series has expanded with sequels, VR spin-offs, massive updates, and unforgettable seasonal events. With the arrival of Killing Floor 3 in 2025, it is the perfect time to look back and rank everything that makes this franchise special. Here’s a list of all Killing Floor games, ranked.
10. Killing Floor
This is where it all began. Tripwire Interactive took what was once a mod and turned it into a full retail game. The 2009 release introduced players to its now-classic formula: teams of up to six holding out against increasingly tough waves of zombies, managing resources, and facing a boss at the end. What made it so special was the atmosphere. While it looks dated today, the first Killing Floor captured the moment. It wasn’t just about shooting monsters; it was about surviving with your friends through teamwork and hoping you’d make it through the next wave.
9. Killing Floor 2
Killing Floor 2 took everything that made the first game great and dialed it up with more polish. Built on Unreal Engine 3, it featured advanced dismemberment systems, letting players literally tear zombies apart in gruesome detail. Guns had more kick, melee combat felt raw, and the maps were much more varied and colorful. What kept this game alive for years was the steady stream of updates. New weapons, maps, and seasonal events made it a perfect co-op shooter. Players spent thousands of hours grinding perks, trying out new builds, and pushing through endless waves. For many, this was the ultimate Killing Floor experience.
8. Killing Floor: Incursion
This was the franchise’s leap into VR. Instead of just pointing and shooting, you had to physically reload weapons, swing melee weapons, and duck behind cover. Suddenly, every zombie was in your face, literally. The story campaign was short but exciting, taking players through creepy labs and bloody battlefields. The real joy was survival mode, where you and a friend could stand side by side in VR, blasting away hordes of mutants. It wasn’t as deep as the mainline games, but it proved that Killing Floor’s action worked beautifully in virtual reality.
7. Killing Floor: Twisted Christmas
No other shooter does holiday events like Killing Floor. The Twisted Christmas series turned the Zeds into nightmarish versions of holiday icons: huge men with blades, demonic snowmen, and evil Santa bosses. The contrast was perfect: cheerful Christmas music played in the background while you fought for your life. Every year, the event came back with new maps, skins, and weapons, making it something fans looked forward to. These events became more than updates; they were traditions, and they showed the developers knew how to balance horror with humor.
6. Killing Floor: PostMortem Character Pack
Sometimes, the little things add charm. The PostMortem Character Pack introduced new survivors to play as, each with their own backstory and personality. While it wasn’t a massive expansion, it gave players more identity in the co-op lobby. It might not sound big, but character variety in a survival game matters. People grew attached to their favorite avatars, and this pack gave the community even more ways to personalize the experience.
5. Killing Floor: Summer Sideshow
If Twisted Christmas leaned into holiday horror, Summer Sideshow went full carnival chaos. The Zeds dressed up as clowns, strongmen, and other twisted circus freaks. It mixed laughs with scares in a way only Killing Floor could pull off. Clowns would sprint at you while carnival music played in the background, turning every fight into a mix of absurdity and terror. Just like the Christmas events, this became a summer tradition that players looked forward to every year.
4. Killing Floor 2: Endless Mode
By 2018, players had mastered the regular wave survival formula. That’s when the Endless Mode arrived. Suddenly, there was no final boss. No set ending. Just an infinite climb against increasingly tough waves. The mod gave Killing Floor 2 new life. Teams could test themselves to see how far they could go, and every wave felt like a new challenge. For a game built on replayability, Endless Mode was the perfect addition. It made the game endlessly fun.
3. Killing Floor 2: Back & Kickin’ Brass
By 2019, Killing Floor 2 had already cemented itself, but Back & Kickin’ Brass took it in a stylish new direction. Steampunk-themed weapons and brass-plated gadgets turned the usual bloodbath into something fresh. This update wasn’t just about new gear; it was about everything from the visuals to the sound effects that leaned into the steampunk aesthetic, giving players a whole new vibe to enjoy. It was proof that the developers could take the familiar formula and keep reinventing it without losing what made the game fun.
2. Killing Floor 2: Perilous Plunder
1. Killing Floor 3
Killing Floor 3 dropped in July 2025, and it feels like the biggest step the series has ever taken. The story jumps to the year 2091, where Horzine’s monsters have taken over most of the world. Battles are larger, maps are bigger, and now you can even use traps in the environment to turn fights in your favor. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, everything looks darker, sharper, and more intense.
Killing Floor 3 also gives players more freedom to play their way. Weapons can be customized, and survivors have new skill paths that make each build feel different. The Zeds are more dangerous, too, with new “Nightfall” types that can quickly change the flow of a match. Ultimately, Killing Floor 3 feels like the perfect mix of horror and action.
