Dudes vs. Zombies is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. It leans on shooting, zombie and retro & arcade, so expect plenty of replay value. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Dudes vs. Zombies
It's a wild pixel action about a bunch of dudes against a bunch of zombies. No quests on multiple levels, no unnecessary storylines - just slash and bang, guns and crowds of undead. Overpower enemies, collect coins and unlock one of 9 heroes: pyromaniac, knife master, dude with a AK, miner, dude with a stick, dude with a saw and more.
How to play Dudes vs. Zombies
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Nothing is lost by trying something reckless once.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
Dudes vs. Zombies does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a arcade game in a browser tab. It is not trying to be anything larger, and it is better for it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Zombie gameplay — Survive the horde
- Retro & Arcade gameplay — Cabinet-era games that still hold up
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Dudes vs. Zombies free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Dudes vs. Zombies — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Dudes vs. Zombies is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Dudes vs. Zombies on my phone?
It works on phones and tablets. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Dudes vs. Zombies?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Dudes vs. Zombies fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Dudes vs. Zombies?
Dudes vs. Zombies is a arcade game built around shooting, zombie and retro & arcade. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
