Unreal Zombies

About Unreal Zombies

Unreal Zombies is a first-person shooter survival horror game developed by Phoenix Limit Studios. Released on October 31, 2025, it drops you into a post-apocalyptic world where you play as Rust, a scavenger navigating mysterious ruins to uncover why your planet was destroyed. The game blends exploration, combat, and light puzzle-solving as you battle mutated creatures while piecing together the story through environmental clues. Set on PC, it leans into indie sensibilities with a focus on tense encounters and atmospheric tension. The single-player campaign emphasizes solo survival, with no multiplayer modes. If you like methodical zombie survival games with a narrative twist, this is your vibe.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time moving cautiously through decaying environments, balancing ammo conservation with sudden combat. Controls feel responsive but punish overconfidence, zombies close quickly, and misses cost health. Each level forces you to scavenge for resources, upgrade your gear, and decode fragments of lore hidden in notes or environmental details. The AI adapts, so early strategies often fail later. Puzzle sections involve manipulating machinery or bypassing traps, which slow the pace but deepen immersion. Combat is fast and chaotic, requiring you to juggle gunplay, stealth, and quick reflexes. The camera shakes during fights, adding disorientation. Sessions rarely last more than an hour due to intense pacing, but progression hinges on repeating sections for better loot.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate it 8.4/10, with 72% completing the base story. Average playtime is 12 hours, though 100% completion takes 18. Community moods lean "tense" (89%) and "curious" (63%), but only 41% call it "replayable." Critics praise the eerie atmosphere but note inconsistent enemy spawns. One review: "The lore drip-feeds too slowly, it felt like I was solving someone else’s mystery." Achievement hunters target 100% with 32 trophies, including hidden boss fights. Price is $29.99, which some see as steep for a linear campaign. Forums debate the game’s difficulty spikes, with 38% of players abandoning it after the third act.

PlayPile's Take

Unreal Zombies works best for fans of methodical survival horror who don’t mind its pacing quirks. The $30 price tag asks a lot for a 12-hour story, but the dense lore and escalating tension justify it for niche audiences. If you enjoy decoding environments and don’t mind repeating sections for better gear, it’s a solid pick. Skip if you want a polished open-world experience or dislike linear, story-driven shooters. The achievement set adds 6 extra hours, so grind if trophies matter to you.

Storyline

This world was once your home, your planet, your life. You’ve been sent to mysterious ruins by a failed science test, and your only goal is to find your way out. As you move forward, you’re going to face weird, creepy, and strong creatures. You play as Rust. A gentleman who, although looks beaten up, can still find joy of himself as he moves forward. From place to place, you find clues as to who destroyed your home, and is up to you to save humanity.