The left behind game covered on this site is the new 2026 post-apocalyptic survival title from solo Dutch developer Extrude, on Steam under AppID 2433630 with a confirmed release date of 2026-07-27. It is a solo or four-player LAN and online co-op zombie survival game built in Unreal Engine 5. The phrase also matches The Last of Us: Left Behind, Forgotten Hill Tale, Eternal Forces, a novel series, two films, and a Tarkov bundle, none of which are this game.

The new Extrude The Left Behind game

The new The Left Behind game is a post-apocalyptic zombie survival title set in a typical Dutch landscape with several hundred enterable buildings. Players move through Story Mode solo, drop into Survival Mode for high-score permadeath runs, fight endless waves in Horde Mode, or explore the open world in Free Roam with optional PvP. Co-op supports up to four players on LAN or online. Engine is Unreal Engine 5, the developer is Extrude, and verified details come from the Steam store page and the Steam Community hub. For the launch date see the release date page, and for the co-op loop see the co-op multiplayer page.

Quick reference table for same-name titles

Only the first row is the subject of this wiki.

EntityTypeYearOne-line summary
The Left Behind (Extrude, Steam AppID 2433630)Zombie survival PC game2026New solo or co-op post-apocalyptic survival game by Extrude, releasing 2026-07-27.
The Last of Us: Left BehindSingle-player DLC2014Naughty Dog story expansion for The Last of Us.
Forgotten Hill Tale: The Left BehindPoint-and-click horror2014FM-Studio browser horror game in the Forgotten Hill series.
Left Behind: Eternal ForcesReal-time strategy2006Inspired Studios Christian-themed RTS based on the novel series.
Left Behind novel seriesChristian fiction series1995-2007+LaHaye and Jenkins book franchise published by Tyndale House.
Left Behind (2014 film)Apocalyptic drama2014Nicolas Cage theatrical reboot of the Kirk Cameron original.
Left Behind (2000 film)Apocalyptic drama2000Kirk Cameron vehicle based on the first novel in the series.
Escape from Tarkov: Left Behind EditionLooter-shooter edition bundle2017+Battlestate Games commercial edition bundle for Escape from Tarkov.
Romance novels titled "Left Behind"Same-name noisevariousBooks such as The Silence You Left Behind, unrelated to the new game.

How to confirm which The Left Behind you want

The fastest check is the Steam AppID. If the store URL contains /app/2433630/, you have found the new Extrude The Left Behind game, and every page on this site applies. Any other Steam app, console storefront, book listing, or movie database entry means you are looking at one of the alternatives below. Players who expected a free Left Behind DLC for The Last of Us should confirm they did not follow a free-DLC search result that mixed TLOU:Left Behind with The Left Behind game news.

Why the names collide

"Left Behind" is a common English phrase and a long-running brand. The LaHaye and Jenkins novel series popularized the phrase for Christian apocalyptic fiction in 1995, and the 2000 and 2014 films kept it in circulation. Search engines index those older works heavily, so a new PC game with a short title like The Left Behind tends to surface alongside decades of unrelated media, including Naughty Dog's 2014 DLC and Inspired Studios' 2006 strategy game. This page exists so that anyone who typed the left behind game into a search bar lands on a clear statement of which work this site covers.

When to visit each alternative

  • The Last of Us: Left Behind: Wikipedia entry on the Naughty Dog single-player DLC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us:_Left_Behind
  • Forgotten Hill Tale: The Left Behind: jayisgames walkthrough for the FM-Studio point-and-click horror. https://jayisgames.com/forgotten-hill-tale-the-left-behind/
  • Left Behind novel series: Goodreads series page for the LaHaye and Jenkins books. https://www.goodreads.com/series/40470-left-behind
  • Left Behind (2014 film, Nicolas Cage): IMDb title page for the 2014 reboot. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2467046/
  • Left Behind (2000 film, Kirk Cameron): IMDb title page for the 2000 original. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250063/
  • Escape from Tarkov: Left Behind Edition: Battlestate Games store for the commercial edition bundle. https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/

Frequently asked questions

Is The Left Behind the same game as The Last of Us: Left Behind?

No. The Left Behind game on this site is the new 2026 Extrude zombie survival title on Steam AppID 2433630. The Last of Us: Left Behind is a 2014 single-player DLC by Naughty Dog for The Last of Us on PlayStation. Different studios, genres, and platforms that happen to share a phrase.

What about the 2014 Nicolas Cage movie or the 2000 Kirk Cameron film?

Both are adaptations of the novel series and are not connected to the new The Left Behind game from Extrude. Use the IMDb title pages for the 2014 and 2000 films.

Is Escape from Tarkov: Left Behind Edition the same as The Left Behind game?

No. Escape from Tarkov: Left Behind Edition is a commercial edition bundle for Battlestate Games' Escape from Tarkov loot shooter. The shared phrase is branding on a Tarkov edition, not a relationship to the new Extrude survival game.

What if I see Left Behind book results in my search?

Those are almost always the LaHaye and Jenkins Christian fiction series published by Tyndale House between 1995 and the late 2000s, plus related films and adaptations. The series has nothing to do with the new Extrude survival game. Use the Goodreads series page for the canonical listing.

Sources

Fact Boundaries

  • This site covers only the new 2026 Extrude The Left Behind game on Steam AppID 2433630 (release 2026-07-27). Hard current-game facts come from the Steam store, the Steam Community hub, and the Extrude developer site.
  • The Last of Us: Left Behind (2014 Naughty Dog DLC) appears here only as a same-name alternative and does not support any current-game fact.
  • Forgotten Hill Tale: The Left Behind (2014 FM-Studio horror) appears here only as a same-name alternative and does not support any current-game fact.
  • Left Behind: Eternal Forces (2006 Inspired Studios RTS) appears here only as a same-name alternative and does not support any current-game fact.
  • The Left Behind novel series by LaHaye and Jenkins (Tyndale House, 1995-2007+) appears here only as a same-name alternative and does not support any current-game fact.
  • The 2014 Nicolas Cage film and the 2000 Kirk Cameron film are adaptations of the novel series and appear here only as same-name alternatives; they do not support any current-game fact.
  • Escape from Tarkov: Left Behind Edition (Battlestate Games) appears here only as a same-name alternative and does not support any current-game fact.
  • Romance novels whose titles include the phrase "left behind" are unrelated same-name noise and do not support any current-game fact.
  • Unannounced details for the new Extrude game, including price, editions, crossplay, and recommended PC specs, are written on their own pages as dated status statements for 2026-07-22 and do not appear here.
The Left Behind Release Date: July 27, 2026The Left Behind release date is July 27, 2026 on Steam. Check the official source, regional timing caveat, demo status, and minimum PC specs.The Left Behind Multiplayer and Co-op GuideThe Left Behind multiplayer supports online and LAN co-op for up to four players. See which modes are co-op, plus hosting, crossplay, and server details.The Left Behind Demo: Offline After Next FestThe Left Behind demo went offline June 24, 2025. Learn about its final 0.1.9 build, Next Fest participation, and the July 2026 full release.The Left Behind Story Mode: Length and Solo GuideThe Left Behind Story Mode is a solo, one-to-three-hour open-world experience. Learn its scope, setting, pacing, and key mode differences.The Left Behind Survival Mode and High-Score RunsThe Left Behind Survival is an open-world solo or co-op high-score mode with Story-level difficulty, no narrative, and permadeath on every run.The Left Behind Horde Mode and Endless Wave GuideThe Left Behind Horde Mode brings solo or co-op wave combat to Vila, School, and Pool, while Endless Wave adds all-night fighting and map unlocks.The Left Behind Free Exploration and Free Roam GuideThe Left Behind free exploration mode offers solo or co-op open-world roaming without a story or horde nights, with PvE by default and demo-era PvP.The Left Behind Dutch Landscape and Open WorldExplore The Left Behind Dutch landscape, its reported 200-plus to 500-plus enterable buildings, daytime looting, nighttime defense, and permadeath.The Left Behind Loot, Weapons, and Survival FindsHow the left behind loot works in every enterable building, the melee and ranged weapons you can find, and why it is not a deep loot simulator.The Left Behind Crafting and Base Building ExplainedThe left behind crafting scope is light features only. Board up windows, store items in chests and closets, no full crafting tree, and no base-building system.The Left Behind Permadeath and Save System StatusThe left behind permadeath design is confirmed across every mode with no save system. Mode-by-mode list and high-score implications.The Left Behind System Requirements and PC SpecsThe Left Behind system requirements list Windows 10, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 570 graphics, and 14 GB storage; recommended specs remain unannounced.The Left Behind Price and Editions StatusThe Left Behind price, editions, and pre-order status were not announced by July 22, 2026. Wishlist Extrude's game and check its official Steam page.