Zombie Horde

Quick tip first Don’t “run in circles” when the crowd gets big. In Zombie Horde (often shown as Zombie Horde: Build & Survive), your hero shoots automatically, so your movement is your aiming. Point your character where you want the bullets to go. What you do in the game Zombie Horde is a survival + defense game. You’re trying to last through waves of zombies by doing two jobs: Prep job: place defenses like barricades, traps, and turrets before the fighting starts. Action job: during the wave, keep moving so your hero keeps firing in the right direction, and lure zombies into your defenses. The game switches between planning and chaos. The first wave feels manageable—then the zombies get faster, and your “where do I stand?” choice suddenly matters. Controls Desktop WASD or Arrow Keys: move your hero. Mobile -->/ Tablet Drag a virtual joystick: move in the direction you drag. No shoot button is needed in many versions. Your character aims and shoots automatically, based on where you move. How you win and how progress works You clear a wave by defeating the zombies. Then you use the coins you earned to prepare for the next one. Many versions have: Silver coins during play to buy items in that run, Gold coins earned for clearing a set number of waves/levels, used for upgrades that help future runs. So “winning” is really: survive longer, earn more, upgrade smarter. Defenses, items, and upgrades This game is all about what you build and when. During a run: buy and place defenses You can place things like: Barricades to slow the horde, Traps (like spiked floors in some versions), Turrets that attack automatically. In some versions, to buy an item you walk up to it and stay close until a little buying gauge finishes. Then it’s yours. Between runs: permanent upgrades On the home screen, there’s an Upgrades menu where you spend gold coins to permanently improve things. Some versions show three random upgrade choices at a time, with a reroll button to refresh the options. Tips to play better (11 specific tips) Aim with your feet. If your bullets aren’t hitting, turn your movement so your hero “faces” the threat. Build a slow zone first. Barricades don’t do the damage, but they buy you time to let turrets and auto-fire work. Don’t stand in the center lane. Let your stronger defenses hold the middle while you move on the sides. Lure, don’t chase. Run past your traps so the zombies follow you into them. Buy upgrades every round if you can. The horde grows each wave, so staying “same strength” is the same as falling behind. Place turrets where they can see a long path. Corners and dead ends waste turret time. (You want long straight shots.) If you keep getting surrounded, stop looping tightly. Make a wider circle so zombies stay in a line, not a ring around you. Use the prep phase fully. Don’t hit the fight button instantly—spend your coins first. Save yourself an escape gap. Always leave one open route so you can slip out if barricades break. Permanent upgrades: pick one main plan. Example: “stronger traps + better hero” instead of tiny upgrades to everything. Coach voice: Breathe. Move with purpose. Tiny “real moment” tip: If you keep dying right after you buy something, it’s because you started the wave too close to the front. Back up first, then press FIGHT!. Levels / modes / progression This game is wave-based survival. Clear waves to finish levels, earn coins, and face stronger crowds next time. Some versions reset placed items when you move to a new level, so you rebuild your setup again. Progress is also saved in the browser in some versions, meaning you can continue later on the same device and browser. Common problems & quick fixes Keyboard doesn’t work: click once inside the game frame to “focus” it. Lag in big waves: close other tabs, refresh, and try windowed mode. No sound: many browsers only allow sound after your first click—click the game once, then check volume. Fullscreen looks off: exit fullscreen and set browser zoom back to 100%. Too many ads/popups: some sites label the game as ad-supported—try a different trusted portal if it feels distracting. parent note: This is spooky-funny zombie survival with no gore. Kids practice planning (prep phase) and calm movement under pressure. Good rule: stop after 3–5 waves for a quick eye-and-hand break. 5) Quick Info: Platform: Browser (desktop, mobile, tablet) Genre: Horde survival + base defense / tower defense-action Age fit: 9–13 (spooky theme) Session length: 8–20 minutes Controls: Move only (WASD/Arrows or joystick); auto-shoot aiming by movement 6) FAQ (6 Q&As) Q1: How do I shoot in Zombie Horde? In many versions, you don’t press shoot—your hero aims and fires automatically while you move. Q2: What should I buy first: barricades or turrets? A mix is best: barricades slow the horde, turrets help with damage. Barricades alone won’t finish the wave. Q3: How do I purchase items in the prep phase? Some versions let you walk up to an item and stay near it until a buy gauge fills. Q4: What are silver coins and gold coins? Silver coins are used during a run to buy items. Gold coins are rewards for progress and can be used for upgrades that help future sessions. Q5: Why do I lose when the waves get bigger? You’re likely starting the wave without enough upgrades or standing too close to the main path. Spend coins first, then fight from the side lanes. Q6: Does the game save my progress? Some versions auto-save in your browser, so you can continue later on the same device and browser.