Plants vs. Zombies (2009)

Developer: PopCap Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts, PopCap Games
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
Genres: Puzzle, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 650 player ratings
Main story: about 14 hours
Completionist: about 55 hours
Where to get it: Xbox

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A cheerful, low-stress strategy game where silly zombies meet quirky plant defenses on a sunny lawn.

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About

Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game in which players protect their suburban home from waves of approaching zombies by placing various plants on a grid-based lawn. Each plant has a unique defensive function, from shooting projectiles to blocking or exploding, while different zombie types require specific strategies to defeat. The game spans five stages across daytime, nighttime, backyard pool, fog, and rooftop settings, with additional puzzle, mini-game, and survival modes.

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