SmallZ

Third-person zombie survival with better loot in nighttime airdrops

skins.dog · Released Jan 10, 2023 · Early Access

Action Adventure Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Simulation Strategy Free To Play

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 48% of 119
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jun 14, 2023
Minimum PC: GTX 1070ti; 4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SmallZ?

A free-to-play, Early Access third-person survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. You scavenge supplies, craft equipment, and fight zombies and other players. You can fortify existing buildings or construct a base from scratch, using electricity to run automated defenses.

For you if...

+you want to survive alone or with a team
+you like turning vehicles into armored mobile bases

Not for you if...

−you prefer combat without gathering materials or crafting defenses

What players say

48% of 119 reviews are positive

One player praises the looting but reports frequent crashes. Others complain about loading problems, corrupted saves, and weapons that stop working.

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SmallZ system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1070ti, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: GTX 1070ti
Memory: 4096 MB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space

Does SmallZ have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and LAN; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does SmallZ run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does SmallZ 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