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Zombie Night Terror

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Strategy, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique zombie-themed lemmings gameplay
    • Challenging and varied puzzles
    • Humorous narrative and references
    • Engaging pixel art and soundtrack
    • Level editor and community maps

    Cons

    • Steep difficulty curve in later levels
    • Some frustrating level design
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • No save checkpoints during levels
    • Repetitive mechanics over time

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have control over directing zombie hordes and choosing strategies, but level solutions can be somewhat linear and scripted."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful timing and strategic planning, with increasing difficulty and feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player puzzle solving and personal challenge rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report addictive gameplay and long play sessions, though some find later levels frustrating and take breaks."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players can experiment with different zombie mutations and strategies; level editor and community maps add creative potential."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are solo and balanced."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with humorous and immersive zombie apocalypse scenarios."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "The game encourages trying new strategies, combining abilities, and exploring multiple solutions to puzzles."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Levels have varied themes and secrets, but gameplay is mostly linear with limited open-world exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization through zombie mutations and abilities, but limited avatar or environment personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strongly imaginative zombie apocalypse theme with humorous and exaggerated fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; primarily a solo puzzle experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in strategy and timing, unlocking new zombie types and abilities progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active control; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead and manage zombie hordes strategically, directing their actions and mutations."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate new zombie types, mutations, and abilities, progressing through increasingly difficult levels."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though others report frustration from difficult levels."

    • Sensation
      3

      "The pixel art, gore effects, and soundtrack provide engaging sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story
      3

      "The game includes a humorous narrative with cutscenes and references, enhancing immersion beyond pure puzzles."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, timing, and problem solving to complete levels."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some tension and challenge from timing and puzzle difficulty, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report good value for money with many hours of gameplay, especially when purchased on sale."

    • Violence
      5

      "Enjoyment centers on violent zombie attacks, gore, and destruction of humans."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage limited zombie resources and avoid failure to survive levels."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026