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Dead Nation
Dead NationFight through a zombie apocalypse in this top-down arcade shooter.
Deadly 30
Deadly 30Retro‑style zombie survival horror: survive 30 nights, recruit allies, upgrade weapons.
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Description

Dead Nation is a thrilling top-down shoot 'em up video game developed by Housemarque, set in a fictional world ravaged by a devastating zombie apocalypse. Players battle across ten intense levels as either a male or female survivor, facing hordes of the undead while gathering crucial supplies and upgrading their arsenal. Throughout the campaign, players must manage resources, scavenge cars for money, and secure weapon upgrades at checkpoints. The gameplay emphasizes survival and combat mastery, rewarding skilled zombie slaughters with score multipliers while punishing player mistakes with lost health and multipliers.

Deadly 30 is a retro‑style survival horror game where you must endure 30 days and nights in a zombie‑infested world. Gather resources by day, fortify your base, and prepare for relentless night attacks. Choose from three playable characters, recruit companions, and upgrade weapons and defenses to fend off wave after wave of hungry zombies. The game blends shooter action, platforming, and strategic base‑building for a tense single‑player experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Horror
Best for
Action and zombie survival game fans
Survival horror enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
$9.99−33%
release date
2010-11-30
2014-01-08
Specifications
developer
Housemarque
Ignatus Zuk, Gonzalo Villagomez
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Headup Games
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
88/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging top-down shooter combat with satisfying weapon upgrades
  • Co-operative multiplayer support for playing with friends
  • Rewarding risk-and-reward mechanics via score multipliers
  • Atmospheric zombie apocalypse setting across ten levels
  • Atmospheric retro graphics
  • Deep base‑building and upgrade systems
  • Three unique characters with distinct playstyles
  • Challenging day‑night survival loop
Cons
  • Blowing up cars prematurely permanently destroys their loot
  • Getting hit penalizes both player health and score multipliers
  • Limited platform availability restricted to PlayStation 3
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Pixel art may not appeal to all players
  • Difficulty spikes can be unforgiving
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