Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ

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Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ is a single player casual simulation game with a violence theme. It was developed by Pixel Puzzles and was released on June 6, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game with top down shooter gameplay thrown in to ruin your day and peaceful puzzling experience. Dead things want to eat you whilst you puzzle. You'll have to keep the dead dudez at bay with a mixture of mines, barricades, bullets and nades.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 343 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

music10 negative mentions

Unique and interesting blend of jigsaw puzzle and zombie defense gameplay adds a fresh challenge.
Option to play puzzles with or without zombie mode allows for both relaxing and intense experiences.
Good variety of puzzles with distinctive shapes and artwork fitting the undead/zombie theme.

Puzzle piece selection is often frustrating and imprecise, especially on larger puzzles where pieces overlap and move.
Some achievements, especially the menu zombie minigame ones, require long, tedious grinding sessions without pausing.
Lack of save feature for puzzle progress forces players to complete large puzzles in one sitting; some bugs cause missing or stuck pieces.

gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
73%
11%
The gameplay combines traditional jigsaw puzzle mechanics with a zombie defense mini-game, which adds time pressure and action elements but feels unpolished, repetitive, and often poorly integrated. While the core puzzle experience is engaging for fans of jigsaws, the zombie shooting segments are seen as gimmicky, intrusive, and detract from the overall flow, leading many players to disable them. Overall, the gameplay loop lacks depth and replayability, with mixed opinions on whether the added mechanics enhance or hinder enjoyment.
- “The puzzle mechanics are engaging and offer a nice change of pace, while the shooter segments add a satisfying action element.”
- “♦ challenging yet fun gameplay (having to juggle between completing a jigsaw puzzle, killing zombies and staying alive is really nice)”
- “This is a really clever concept, tying an action defense game into a jigsaw puzzle mechanic, and I really admire the concept - but it's in total contrast to the other game in terms of tension, panic and ultimately frustration.”
- “The zombie stuff is badly made too - the controls are hopeless and the gameplay repetitive.”
- “The gameplay, on the other hand, was even worse for me.”
- “It's not very well done and doesn't fit in the gameplay style, but it's just a gimmick you can turn off when you get bored or annoyed with it.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
59%
7%
The graphics in this jigsaw puzzle game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the interesting, albeit cartoony and sometimes creepy zombie-themed artwork, while others find the art style average or unappealing. Several users note that some puzzles contain graphic or NSFW imagery inappropriate for children, and the design can interfere with gameplay, such as pieces getting stuck behind silhouettes. Overall, the visuals are described as simple and occasionally stunning, but inconsistent in quality and impact.
- “It's really challenging, fun and the puzzles are graphically stunning.”
- “Great graphics: the graphic design for each puzzle is stunning.”
- “The art style of the puzzles themselves is rather average, but the artworks have a creepy, undead-themed style that adds unique atmosphere.”
- “The art style of the puzzles themselves is rather average.”
- “No matter how many things it fixes (which isn't that much in this case anyway), I can't find myself recommending jigsaw puzzles with visuals like these.”
- “Besides, to be honest, I found the art style of the puzzle images downright ugly.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The music in the game has a horror-themed atmosphere that fits the zombie setting, with dynamic shifts during different gameplay moments, but it is criticized for being repetitive, short, and sometimes annoying. While some players appreciate portions of the soundtrack, many find the limited variety and looping tracks dull, leading several to turn off the in-game music and play their own instead.
- “The music and atmosphere are set to the theme of the puzzles.”
- “The soundtrack in the game is not that bad, and it's kind of dynamic as well as it will change pace and mood according to "puzzle" moments and "horde" moments.”
- “Also people hate the soundtracks in this game... yes, in some acts the soundtrack was very annoying, but as for me 60% of the soundtracks was pretty good, personally I really liked it.”
- “Music is very repetitive and it never changes.”
- “The badly looped, too short single piece of background music.”
- “The graphics are simple but ok, the soundtrack is quite redundant, so I've just turned the volume down while I was playing.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect in the game is widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and overly time-consuming, particularly regarding certain achievements that require extended play of boring minigames. This grind detracts from enjoyment, making achievement hunting frustrating and discouraging for players seeking a more relaxed experience.
- “After 10 minutes, you kind of want to pull your own hair from your scalp due to how tedious it is and how straining it can be on your hands.”
- “Recommend that you do not buy this game if you're an achievement hunter, unless you want to spend a lot of time not having fun while literally grinding for two achievements that, in my opinion, shouldn't exist.”
- “[Grindy achievement:] yes (8 achievements; you need to play a super boring and grindy minigame for 1.5+ hours straight without break).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game largely lacks a traditional story, background, or engaging narrative, resulting in minimal replay value and straightforward gameplay. However, one entry in the "pixel puzzle" series includes a simple progression-based storyline where solving easier puzzles unlocks more challenging ones.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “As for the 'pixel puzzle' series, they've introduced this new style with a simple storyline where you must solve the easier puzzles in order to advance to the harder ones.”
- “There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- “There is no replayability on this game as there is no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- “There's no story and is pretty straightforward.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing a smooth, bug-free gameplay, while others report numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the puzzle-solving experience. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a significant concern for many players.
- “Would like to recommend this game but it is buggy as hell.”
- “For everyone else, this is a frustrating and buggy puzzle game featuring edgy digital flash art you'd see on Newgrounds in the mid 2000s.”
- “And you need to put this buggy puzzle together while hordes of zombies are attacking you.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game lacks replayability due to the absence of endgame content, challenging objectives, and a compelling story, offering little incentive for players to return after completing it.
- “There is no replayability in this game as there are no endgame mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
- “Replayability: none”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny, gory scenes and an optional mini-game that adds playful elements during puzzles. Users find it amusing and enjoy its lighthearted take on the zombie theme.
- “Funny gory scenes plus a mini-game on the main screen and during the puzzles (optional).”
- “Kind of 'every game needs a zombie mode!' ... besides this one is a rather funny one ;)”
- “Funny!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frustration with the game's controls, as attempts to click isolated pieces often result in selecting the wrong piece, detracting from the emotional experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is well-crafted to complement the puzzle themes, with music and ambiance that effectively enhance the overall experience.
- “The music and atmosphere are perfectly aligned with the theme of the puzzles.”

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Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ is a casual simulation game with violence theme.

Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ.

Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ was released on June 6, 2014.

Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ was developed by Pixel Puzzles.

Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Pixel Puzzles: UndeadZ is a single player game.

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