Rescue The CD is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on zombie, so expect plenty of replay value. There is no sign-up, no launcher and no wait — press play and you are in.
About Rescue The CD
The game was made in 5 days during a game jam. you'll have to rescue the CDs, but be careful, zombies will try to kill you!
How to play Rescue The CD
There is no tutorial to sit through — the game explains itself. You will want a keyboard for this one — the arrow keys / WASD carry most of it, and the table below has the rest. The game is wide rather than tall — fullscreen is worth it on a monitor, and on a phone the picture is much better sideways. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
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
Arcade games live or die on how fast they get going. Rescue The CD gets going immediately. A browser game does not need to be more than that.
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.
- Zombie gameplay — Survive the horde
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Rescue The CD free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Rescue The CD costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Rescue The CD runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Rescue The CD on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. 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 Rescue The CD?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Rescue The CD 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 Rescue The CD?
Rescue The CD is a arcade game built around zombie. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
