ZOMBETES

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• Announcements·8 Jul 2026Official

  Steam Deck Verified

  Following the last update in early June and the latest compatibility test from Valve, the game has been verified using the latest stable Proton 10 build. For more information about the latest update, check out the last news release here: Steam Deck & Controller Support, UX Overhaul If you want to give feedback or share your experience of the game with other plays, join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/njdxZJtWGW
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• Announcements·4 Jun 2026Official

  Steam Deck & Controller Support, UX Overhaul

  It’s been just over a year since the last ZOMBETES update. Today I am releasing the biggest update yet, with a complete overhaul on the games’ UX, and full controller support. ContentThree new curated levels that continue the story (7 of 10 released). 35 new items, including new special items: BINOCULARS, COMPASS, ZOMBULIN Steam Deck & Controller supportThe game is now entirely playable using only a controller.I will be applying for a Steam Deck compatibility review following this update; aiming for a fully ‘Verified’ rating.Mini Games!Attack, dodge, and other outcomes are now determined by short mini game eventsBlunt weapons: hold the input and time the release perfectlyBladed weapons: aim and click on the four dots that appearGun weapons: aim and shoot at the target. Each weapon has a different reticule sway. Head shots are instant kills.Dodging: avoid the red dots in the allotted time Exercising: dance style mini game.Added lockpicking and carjacking mini game visualDesignItem crafting: combine items using the command ‘Combine \ with \’Combine two ‘light’ items or two similar barricade items to create a multi-use item and save on inventory space.Hostile NPCs now follow the player. If you escape to a new room, the hostile NPC will appear there on the next turn/command.User ExperienceAdded profiles: three unique save files per game copy (legacy saves imported on first launch)Status and Context windows are consolidated to the main window New pause menu with game settings for audio volume, text size, color palette, screen flashesUpdated layout of Status windowText flow: new text scrolls when posted, entering new rooms clears old text, text fades on room transitionsInteract with the Status window directly to pick up/use/combine items, enter areas, and engage with NPCsImproved game onboarding sequenceVisual overhaul of the Perpetual storePerformance ImprovementsGame launches quicker and loads fasterThere is a lot to discover with this new update. The added controller s...
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• Announcements·16 May 2026Official

  Beta Build Released

  The latest update to the game has been uploaded to the beta branch! You can access it by going to the game properties, 'Game Versions & Betas', and then selecting 'beta'. WARNING : The latest update changes how saved games are managed. There is a built-in legacy save loader that updates your save into the new system, and backs up your old save. Still, it is recommend to back up your save by going into the local game files, and copying all of the *.dat to another location on your drive. If you decide to go back to the Main branch before the next update, you can restore this earlier save.This update brings pretty much all of the changes I have planned for the next patch. The reason I am releasing this first in beta is because there is still work to be done on editing the narrative, some missing imagery for new items, and some UX things I want to tweak. Still, the game is coming along really well, and I wanted to share it so anyone who wanted to test it out could do so! If you have any feedback about the game or this beta release, get in touch at the ZOMBETES Discord server! ZOMBETES is still in active development. Official release date is tentative, but this next patch will be the penultimate update leading to the 1.0 release.
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• Announcements·9 May 2026Official

  Resuming Development

  The last update to ZOMBETES was about a year ago.At the time, I had planned to release another update soon after, with the goal of reaching full release by the end of summer 2025. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make good on that promise.That said, I’m still committed to finishing this game.Over the past while, I’ve resumed development and have been doing a major refactor aimed at improving the overall experience.Here are a few things planned for the next ZOMBETES content update:3 new story mode levelsItem craftingController supportUX / UI overhaulI've been refactoring the game for controller support, and generally to improve the user experience and gameplay flow. I’m also planning localization for the final release, with initial translations planned for French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Polish.Thanks to everyone who has played, followed, or checked in on the game. I know it’s been quiet for a while, but ZOMBETES is still alive.Stay tuned.Join our Discord server
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• Announcements·12 Sept 2025Official

  ZOMBETES Anniversary Sale!

  ZOMBETES is one year old! To celebrate, we're offering an 80% discount on the game!Currently in early-access, when you buy now you get immediate access to:Story mode (4 levels available)Non-linear procedurally generated endless modeRoguelike 'Perpetual' modeAsynchronous multiplayer features (share notes, find other players' dead bodies)Fully fledged gameplay loop with interactable NPCs, variety of item types and locations Two major updates are planned for full release, with the first coming by the end of the year. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join our Discord server!Your feedback will directly impact the game's features, balance, and overall experience. Your suggestions can lead to new content, gameplay improvements, and enhanced mechanics.
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