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Zombie Wave
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— About the game
About Zombie Wave
Zombie Wave is a wave-based survival action game. Zombies shamble in from every direction. You fight them off with a limited arsenal and tighter and tighter timing as the waves grow. Surviving the next wave is the goal; surviving the wave after that is the dream.
Zombie Wave's satisfaction is in the moments where the wave is overwhelming and you somehow squeak through with one hit point left. Knowing how to kite the slow zombies into chokepoints, when to burn your special weapons and when to play it safe — those are the skills the game quietly teaches.
This Zombie Wave plays free in the browser with smooth touch and keyboard input. There is no sign-up and no microtransactions. Your best wave is stored locally. It is one of the highest-stakes games on the site — every run feels meaningful, and personal bests are hard-won.
— How to play
How to play Zombie Wave
- Move mouse / finger to reposition
- Auto-fires at the nearest zombie
- Survive as long as you can
— Controls
Zombie Wave controls
Desktop (mouse & keyboard)
Zombie Wave uses mouse click on desktop. The exact inputs for each action are listed in the "How to play" steps above.
Mobile (touchscreen)
On phone or tablet, Zombie Wave responds to tap and swipe as the steps describe — no on-screen joystick needed. Works in most modern browsers on any recent phone.
— Compatibility
Devices & browsers
Runs on
Any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS or Android. No plugin or install is required.
Offline & PWA
Once loaded, gameplay does not require a constant internet connection. GameJadoo can also be installed as a Progressive Web App from your browser's menu for home-screen access.
— Strategy & tips
How to win
- Kite zombies into corners. Bottlenecks let you fight one at a time, not five.
- Save your special weapon for the wave that almost killed you, not the comfortable one.
- Move sideways while attacking. Stationary players are easy hits.
- Reload during cover, not during combat. Mid-fight reloads cost runs.
- Watch your hearts. At one heart, play extremely conservatively.
— Game features
Why you'll love it
- Wave-based zombie survival action game
- Multiple weapon types and special abilities
- Best wave saved locally between sessions
- Free, browser-based, mobile-friendly
— Frequently asked questions
Zombie Wave FAQ
How do you play Zombie Wave?
Zombie Wave is a action game. To get started: Move mouse / finger to reposition The complete step-by-step controls are listed under "How to play" above.
Is Zombie Wave free to play?
Yes. Zombie Wave is free to play on GameJadoo — no charges, no in-app purchases, no sign-up.
Do I need to download Zombie Wave?
No. Zombie Wave is an HTML5 browser game — it runs directly in your web browser without any download or plugin.
Can I play Zombie Wave on a phone or Chromebook?
Yes. Zombie Wave runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or Chromebook.
— Strategy guides
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