ZombieSmash, originally developed by Game Doctors and later acquired by Zynga in 2012, is a tongue-in-cheek survival-defense game released in 2010 for iOS and in 2012 for Android . You play as Joey, trapped in a besieged house, swiping to fling zombies away before they breach your defenses. Its mix of ragdoll physics, cartoon gore, and ridiculous weapons makes it a lighthearted take on zombie defense .
Key Features
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Physics-based Zombie Flicking – Use your thumbs to swipe and smash zombies off-screen. Harder flicks give more satisfying results .
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31-Night Campaign + Endurance Modes – Battle nightly zombie waves across campaign, Endless Siege, and Sandbox modes with optional bonus levels .
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20+ Power-ups – Wield grenades, mines, gravity bombs, liquid nitrogen, rolling boulders and more for explosive zombie destruction .
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Cartoon Gore with SplatterEngine™ – Enjoy over-the-top comic gore and exploding zombie physics with humorous effect .
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Sandbox Mode – Customize scenarios, summon hordes, experiment with weapons, and trigger chaos at will .
Why You’ll Love It
ZombieSmash blends simple flick controls with comedic carnage and cartoon physics that never grow old. Reviewers praised it as a top-tier early mobile zombie game with a “survival comedy” vibe . Ragdoll mechanics make each zombie smash hilarious and varied, and the weapon combos keep the chaos fresh . It’s perfect for quick, satisfying gameplay without complexity.
More About ZombieSmash
Game Doctors, a small German studio, created ZombieSmash and its HD variant. The game achieved over 3 million downloads before Zynga’s acquisition in 2012 . Critics rated it highly (80% reviewers, 7.6/10 on MobyGames), citing its humor, flexible modes, and physics-driven action . Though its last update was several years ago, ZombieSmash remains playable on legacy iOS (≤iOS 6) and older Android devices . Nostalgia fans still create reinstall tutorials for vintage hardware .