Games like Zombotron

Action shooter with physics-based environmental kills. Blast zombies with diverse weapons and armor on a hostile planet.

89% positive from 3,557 · 2019 · 63% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $7.49 (2024-03-14)

Action2DAdventureIndieZombiesSingleplayer

Six games like Zombotron

Deadly 30

77% positive from 1,875 reviews20148% finish itDeck Playable

Retro survival horror with tower defense elements. Recruit allies, upgrade gear, and fortify your base to survive 30 nights of zombie attacks.

What players likedPlayers praise its simple kill, loot, build gameplay reminiscent of Newgrounds titles, offering a nostalgic experience.

The catchSevere lag spikes and crashes make it barely playable on modern hardware.

Both are tagged Zombies, 2D and Singleplayer.

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Guns, Gore & Cannoli

92% positive from 4,276 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

This is a 2D action-platformer where players shoot and fight zombies and gangsters in a 1920s setting. It features hand-drawn graphics and a story of mafia conspiracy and betrayal.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, short, and humorous gameplay with great art and music.

The catchSluggish controls, slow weapon swaps and no vertical aiming make combat feel broken.

Both are tagged Zombies, 2D and Action.

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Dead Pixels

87% positive from 2,423 reviews201210% finish itDeck Verified

This is a procedurally generated zombie shooter with local co-op. Players scavenge for items and fight hordes in a dangerous, ever-changing city.

The catchRuns recycle the same enemies and scenery, so it turns repetitive within an hour.

Both are tagged Zombies, 2D and Action.

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Earn to Die 2

94% positive from 2,254 reviews201632% finish itDeck Unsupported

2D side-scrolling driving game. Smash zombies with upgraded vehicles in a story-driven apocalypse.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, casual gameplay and progression, reminiscent of flash games and "Temple Runners."

The catchProgress is a grind that makes you replay the same level dozens of times for upgrades.

Both are tagged Zombies, 2D and Action.

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Blackout Z: Slaughterhouse Edition

83% positive from 1,933 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a fast-paced, top-down arcade shooter where players fight zombies with limited battery-powered light. The core loop involves killing zombies for score multipliers while avoiding deadly saws and managing flashlight battery.

What players likedPlayers praise its cheap price and arcade-style zombie shooting, comparing it to classic top-down shooters.

The catchSaw blades hidden in the darkness kill instantly and cause cheap, sudden deaths.

Both are tagged Zombies, 2D and Action.

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Bloody Walls

80% positive from 1,520 reviews201614% finish itDeck Playable

This is a retro-style survival horror game featuring a unique damage mechanic and a temporary antidote as currency. Its core loop involves managing limited resources in a post-apocalyptic world.

What players likedPlayers praise its pixel graphics, music, and blood effects, making it an enjoyable way to pass time with easy achievements.

The catchShooting means holding the cursor on tiny enemy heads and spamming clicks.

Both are tagged Zombies, 2D and Action.

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More about Zombotron

What players liked

Players praise its smooth, satisfying shooting and weapon variety, comparing it to side-scrolling shooters like Guns, Gore, and Cannoli.

The catch

Players who knew the original flash games find this reboot a hollow downgrade.

Reviews: 89% positive from 3,557
Released: 2019
Finish it: 63% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $7.49 (2024-03-14)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 3,557 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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