The Horde Wants You Dead
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About The Horde Wants You Dead
The Horde Wants You Dead is a chaotic, top-down shooter with hack-and-slash elements from Bellyflop Games. Released on October 27, 2025, it drops you into a frantic fight against endless waves of enemies in a pixelated, survival-focused setting. You’ll team up with up to three friends in 4-player co-op or go solo, using a mix of shooting and melee combat to fend off hordes. The game leans into arcadey, fast-paced action with simple controls and explosive upgrades. It’s ideal for quick sessions or marathon matches, blending co-op chaos with a relentless enemy AI.
Gameplay
You start each run with a randomized loadout of guns, swords, or grenades, then scramble to survive procedurally generated waves. Movement feels snappy, letting you dodge hordes while switching between shooting and bashing enemies. Each session mixes objective-based goals like rescuing survivors or holding key points with pure combat. Teamwork matters in co-op, players can share resources and link up for damage boosts. Bosses appear every 10 waves, requiring coordinated attacks. Between runs, you upgrade permanent perks like health or crit chance. The loop is aggressive but forgiving, letting you retry with new builds after each death.
What Players Think
Community ratings are 83% positive, with 68% of players finishing it within 10 hours. Average playtime is 12.3 hours, and 42% complete all achievements. Reviews praise the “crackling energy” and “fun with friends,” though 17% complain about repetitive enemy types. The mood is mostly upbeat, 71% label it “chaotic fun,” while 19% call it “short but addictive.” One user wrote, “It’s like Team Fortress meets House of the Dead, but for people who don’t care about deep mechanics.” Completion rates dip after the third playthrough for 34% of players, but 58% return for co-op.
PlayPile's Take
This is a solid pick for casual co-op fans who want explosive, low-stakes action. At $29.99, it’s a budget-friendly distraction but lacks depth for solo players seeking long-term challenges. With 43 achievements and a 15-minute average session, it’s great for quick blasts of chaos. Skip if you prefer methodical strategy or deep progression. Best played with friends who love yelling at each other while dodging hordes.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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