Underplayed Gems

Splatter - Zombiecalypse Now (2014)

Splatter - Zombiecalypse Now cover
Developer
Dreamworlds
Publisher
Untold Tales
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 2,433 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A top-down shooter with film-noir style, physics-driven gore, and strategic flashlight mechanics that create tense, chaotic battles with a darkly comic tone.

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What players say

Players call it a short top-down zombie shooter with a 3-5 hour campaign that channels classic Flash games. Most find it fun for the low price, though some point out controller problems and cringey dialogue. There is also a survival horde mode.

Screenshots

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