Zombie Night Terror is a 2D strategy-puzzle game developed by NoClip and released in 2016. Instead of surviving a zombie outbreak, you control it. Inspired by classic crowd-control mechanics similar to Lemmings, the game puts you in charge of guiding a growing horde of zombies through dangerous levels filled with armed humans, traps, and environmental hazards .
Zombies automatically move forward, and players cannot directly control them. Instead, you assign mutations and special abilities—such as crawlers, blockers, and jumpers—to influence their behavior . These abilities cost DNA points, which are earned by infecting and consuming humans . Strategic timing and resource management are key, as survivors fight back with weapons and barricades.
The game features destructible environments and encourages creative problem-solving to spread infection across each level . With its pixel-art visuals, dark humor, and challenging level design, Zombie Night Terror delivers a unique twist on the zombie genre. It received generally favorable reviews, holding a Metascore of 81 .
Features:
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Unique reverse zombie-apocalypse gameplay
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Crowd-control strategy mechanics
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Multiple zombie mutations and abilities
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DNA resource management system
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Destructible environments
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Challenging puzzle-based level design
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Retro pixel-art graphics
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Dark humor and mature themes
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Dozens of handcrafted missions
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Single-player campaign mode
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7 SP1+
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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or faster
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RAM: 2 GB
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Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5750 / Nvidia GT 450 or higher
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DirectX: Version 10
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Storage: 600 MB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
