Wanna Survive

Turn-based zombie tactics where positioning and rations decide survival

PINIX · Published by PINIX, Light of Creators · Released Aug 13, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 304
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 15, 2025

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Wanna Survive?

A single-player, turn-based tactics game set during a zombie apocalypse. You guide survivors through stages toward North City and the rumored Sanctuary, positioning them against zombie groups and deciding who gets limited rations. Survivors who die are lost permanently.

For you if...

+you enjoy planning character placement against large zombie groups
+you prefer quick, turn-based fights with simple rules
+you like balancing food supplies and permanent losses

Not for you if...

−you need room to recover from tactical mistakes
−you want a substantial story and lengthy campaign
−you dislike restarting stages to keep survivors alive

What players say

93% of 304 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward combat and the way survivors work together. Many complain that later stages demand nearly exact moves, causing abrupt difficulty spikes and repeated attempts.