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The fight is here, humanity’s fate is in your hands! Match up different offensive and defensive upgrades between waves and fend off the onslaught of zombies. Level up and strengthen core abilities and progress to new areas where strains of the virus have evolved.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 146 reviews
Released: 2021-05-16
Developer: VAR LIVE International Ltd
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Zombies 17.3%, VR 16.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, FPS 14%

  56. #56 Blood And Zombies
    68% matchMixed53% of 450 reviews2022
    Dev: Wild MonkeyPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Blood, guts, meat. Humanity's waging total war against a horrific zombie apocalypse. Lead one of four of humanity's deadliest survivors against the horde in this first person, wave defense shooter. Load up your guns, set up turrets, sharpen your skills, and maybe you'll make it through the night.

    Why similar: Zombies 23.4%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, FPS 15%, Shooter 13.3%

  57. #57 BIG SHOTS
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 69 reviews2024
    Dev: AlterEyesPub: MyDearest Inc.
    Windows

    Gear up, team up, and exterminate! Become the ultimate mech pilot in BIG SHOTS, the action-packed VR roguelite where you’ll battle alien hordes, earn upgrades, and forge an unstoppable mech to reclaim Earth.

    Why similar: VR 32.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 14.2%, Shooter 13.7%, FPS 13.3%

  58. #58 Ultimate Zombie Defense
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 4,653 reviews2020
    Dev: Terror Dog Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

    Why similar: Zombies 42.7%, Gore 17%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 10%, Survival Horror 9.2%

  59. #59 Arcane Tower Survivors
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Horde Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Roguelite 22.1%, Roguelike 19.2%, Choices Matter 17.4%, Action 6.5%

  60. #60 Zombie Training Simulator
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2016
    Dev: Acceleroto, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? We've done the research and want to make sure you're prepared. When the news reports the zombies are here and your friend gives you a call, "They're here. I need you," how will you respond? That's right, you'll say "On my way. We've got this thanks to ZTS!"

    Why similar: VR 31.5%, Zombies 26.3%, FPS 15.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 10.1%

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