Buy it if you like
- Co-op: 75 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 45 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Story: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Audio: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Linux compatibility: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 12k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise25% are divided25% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
75 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Solo play is tense and punishing, while 4-player online or local co-op turns it into a chaotic, strategic, and entertaining experience.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
45 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Despite its simplicity, it delivers strong replay value through its wave-based progression and different playstyles.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
35 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It offers satisfying gunplay, steady progression during each match, meaningful teamwork, and that classic "just one more run" feeling.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Yet Another Zombie Defense is the best prove that even without standard budget you can make a fun game which despite mediocre graphics or lack of plot can provide with much fun, especially in multiplayer, getting all the achievements also is real fun.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
There is also a newer version titled Yet Another Zombie Defense HD made in 2017 by the sane studio with much more content and better graphics.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
In 2015, it delivered exactly what I wanted from a small survival game: fast action, escalating difficulty, simple strategy, and plenty of chaotic moments.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Co-op75 reviews
Gameplay45 reviews
Combat35 reviews
Multiplayer24 reviews
Graphics20 reviews
Difficulty20 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface100% still recommend
Bugs100% still recommend
Performance100% still recommend
Players complain
Story92% still recommend
Audio100% still recommend
Linux compatibility40% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Shared/Split Screen
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play Together
- Stats
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported
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