Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge similar games & best alternatives

Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 • 2013

Should you play it?

Pick your faction, Monster, strategy, and find out who gets to become King of the Undead!

What works
  • Charming cartoon graphics and humor
  • Simple and accessible rts gameplay
  • Engaging story and cutscenes
  • Affordable price
  • Nostalgic appeal
Things to keep in mind
  • Short campaign with limited replay value
  • Dead or inactive multiplayer
  • Limited unit control and customization
  • Some control and ui frustrations
  • Technical issues and bugs reported

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Reprisal Universe

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  • Anomaly 2

  • Army Men RTS

  • Rogue State

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  • Swords and Soldiers HD

  • Contraband Police
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Rogue State

  • Annihilate The Spance

  • Final Theory
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Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination, Competition.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Health

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  • Intimacy

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