Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol

Retro arcade shooters about saving civilians from horror-movie monsters

DotEmu · Published by Disney, Lucasfilm Games · Released Jun 29, 2021

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 220
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Aug 16, 2021
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 630; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol?

This collection contains two 2D arcade action games starring teenagers Zeke and Julie. You navigate levels, rescue civilians, and fight monsters with squirt guns, exploding soda, crossbows, and other weapons. The first game takes place in monster-infested suburbs and shopping areas, while the sequel sends the pair through time after they release a spirit from a book.

For you if...

+you like comic horror rather than a serious tone
+you want to play alone or with a partner

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving action over a demanding retro challenge

What players say

65% of 220 reviews are positive

Players praise the original game's action and music, but criticize the port's limited control remapping and display settings.

Screenshots and trailer

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Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 630, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: OS: Windows 7 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-530 / AMD Phenom II X4 940
Graphics: GeForce GT 630 1GB / AMD Radeon HD 6570 1GB
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam