Zombies Aren't Real

Top-down strategy about containing zombie outbreaks in real-world cities

Jogamedev · Released Nov 13, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 286
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2,692; daily peak
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 day ago; Nov 13, 2026
Minimum PC: UHD 620; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Zombies Aren't Real?

In this top-down defense strategy game in Early Access, you command military forces in real-world cities during zombie outbreaks. Each scenario begins with planning: you deploy troops and defenses using limited resources, then adapt as the infection spreads, establishing safe zones or calling air strikes that risk civilian casualties. You win by eliminating every zombie, with your score based on civilians saved.

For you if...

+you like experimenting with different defensive unit combinations
+you want to coordinate defenses with an online co-op partner

Not for you if...

−you prefer slow-paced strategy without frequent retries

What players say

98% of 286 reviews are positive

Players praise the map tools for turning real locations into playable maps. Common complaints concern civilian navigation and limited explanations for new players.

Screenshots and trailer

Zombies Aren't Real system requirements

Minimum: UHD 620, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor: 4-core CPU at 3.0 GHz (Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200)
Graphics: DirectX 11 GPU with 2 GB VRAM (Intel UHD 620 / GeForce GTX 750 Ti / Radeon R7 260X)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Choose "Low" in graphics settings for a smoother experience

Does Zombies Aren't Real have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Zombies Aren't Real 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
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Zombies Aren't Real use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Zombies Aren't Real was developed with the help of AI coding tools. Parts of the game’s in-game text, translations and user interface were created with AI assistance.

The statement mentions: Text & translations

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 Nov 14, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam