Zombie Night Terror

Zombie Night Terror is a single-player action puzzle game. The player controls a spreading zombie outbreak in a pixel-art city plunged into chaos, with the objective of guiding the horde through urban environments and exterminating the human population. The story is presented through stage introductions, dialogue snippets, and environmental storytelling, gradually revealing how a strange new drug has unleashed the apocalypse.

The core gameplay is inspired by crowd-control puzzle mechanics, similar to that of Lemmings. Zombies move forward automatically and cannot be directly steered, so the player must assign mutations or abilities to alter their behavior and influence the flow of the horde. Mutations include turning a zombie into a crawler that climbs walls, a blocker that redirects others, or a jumper that clears gaps. These abilities cost DNA points, a resource harvested from consuming humans, which introduces a layer of management and prioritization.

Combat emerges naturally as zombies encounter armed survivors who fight back with melee weapons, firearms, or barricades. Players must decide when to mutate zombies into more resilient forms, sacrifice individuals to overcome obstacles, or spread infection strategically to replenish the horde. Humans can sometimes flee and raise alarms, changing the pace of levels and requiring quick adjustments in tactics. Each stage introduces unique hazards such as electrified floors, locked doors, or explosive traps. Players often need to experiment with mutation timing and horde positioning to solve each scenario.

Story elements are delivered through television broadcasts, posters, and survivor dialogue, maintaining a satirical tone rather than branching morality. There are no permanent upgrades or inventory systems between missions, as the game emphasizes scenario-based problem solving.