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Focuses on a world where environmental calamities such as climate change, pollution, or natural disasters have made the Earth inhospitable. 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy and 'Oryx and Crake' by Margaret Atwood describe such worlds.

The uprising of the undead, where zombies or similar creatures pose a lethal threat to human survival. Classics include 'World War Z' by Max Brooks and 'The Walking Dead' graphic novel series by Robert Kirkman.

These stories depict societies that have lost advanced technology and must survive with more primitive means. 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' by Walter M. Miller Jr. is a novel that addresses this theme.

An apocalypse caused by supernatural or unexplained events, often involving mythological creatures or divine judgment. 'Good Omens' by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is a humorous take on such a scenario.

A scenario where a global economic disaster leads to a breakdown of civil society and a return to barter systems or feudal societies. 'The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047' by Lionel Shriver explores this theme.

Revolves around a world where essential resources like water, food, or energy have become extremely scarce. 'The Water Knife' by Paolo Bacigalupi is one example.

This type of apocalypse results from artificial intelligence or robots becoming sentient and deciding to overthrow human society. Examples include 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick and 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov.

This scenario deals with the aftermath of nuclear war, including radiation, societal collapse, and the struggle for survival. Examples include 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' by Walter M. Miller Jr. and 'On the Beach' by Nevil Shute.

Here, the Earth faces destruction or enslavement from extraterrestrial forces. Famous works include 'War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells and 'The 5th Wave' by Rick Yancey.