The Horde Wants You Dead

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The Horde Wants You Dead is a multiplayer survival hack and slash game. It was developed by Bellyflop Games and was released on October 27, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Horde Wants You Dead is a chaotic shoot'em up where you and your squad battle relentlessly growing hordes of fearless enemies. With no overpowered upgrades or magical abilities, success depends purely on skill, strategy, and teamwork. The Challenge Creator mode lets you customize nearly every aspect, crafting extreme and fiendishly difficult scenarios to test your limits.

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Audience ScoreBased on 189 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The core gameplay is addictive and fun, especially in short bursts, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.
The game features enjoyable co-op mechanics that enhance the experience, allowing for teamwork and chaotic fun.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere during gameplay.

The meta progression system is poorly designed, offering minimal upgrades that feel insignificant compared to in-game rewards.
The game suffers from a lack of variety in upgrades and weapons, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited strategic options.
Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, with enemies becoming overwhelmingly strong without corresponding upgrades for the player.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with a strong "just one more run" appeal and smooth mechanics. However, many players find the experience repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in solo play, as the progression system and upgrades feel underwhelming and slow. While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, there is a consensus that the game would benefit from more varied gameplay elements and improved meta progression to enhance long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay is extremely fun and the 'just one more run' loop is real.”
- “Pure fun: the core mechanics work really well.”
- “Very fun game, challenging and addictive, with excellent mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is changing little; apart from grenade trick-throws, there's no other 'skill' one could use to their advantage, apart from just shooting non-stop and trying to dodge. This gets boring quickly.”
- “The issue for me is that once I beat the second round, it really starts to feel like a boring grind leveling up the various stats excruciatingly slowly while nothing really changes in the gameplay mechanics.”
- “Some fundamental rebalancing of the game needs to happen in addition to bringing in more gameplay elements - there's a lot of potential here, but this feels like maybe it should have been in early access a bit longer so the devs can cook...”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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12%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style, fluid animations, and engaging visual design, contributing to an overall fun experience. However, some players experienced performance issues that required adjustments to settings for smoother gameplay. The realistic effects, such as dismemberment and blood visuals, enhance the game's appeal, despite some criticism of the gameplay itself.
- “Really addictive, beautiful art style and fun.”
- “Controls are tight, love the graphics, and the music is bumpin'.”
- “The realistic dismembering and blood visuals add really the perfect touch.”
- “I had to lower the screen resolution to 1600x900 and disable most of the features in the graphics section just to be able to play it without FPS spikes or weird computer sounds.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a tedious process of farming for minimal upgrades that have little impact on gameplay, leading to a slow progression experience. Players note that while the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate grinding, the effort required to achieve meaningful character enhancements often feels disproportionate to the rewards. Overall, the grind can be frustrating, especially for those seeking to complete achievements or improve their characters significantly.
- “Painstakingly farming meta progression items (which are just a few additional percentage to the weapon base values and almost meaningless health upgrades, but are very expensive in turn), even ones maxed out have only a small impact on the game.”
- “My only complaint is that some of the achievements are super grindy.”
- “However, if you are a friendless, (possibly) skill-lacking wonder like myself, then expect to be grinding a lot to accumulate enough XP to upgrade your character's stats if you intend to beat all the levels and earn every achievement.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the title screen track and overall soundtrack as standout features. Reviewers appreciate the energetic and engaging music that complements the game's art style and design, enhancing the overall experience. Sound design, including the music, is noted as a strong aspect, contributing to the fun and competitive atmosphere of the game.
- “10/10 title screen music!”
- “Controls are tight, love the graphics, and the music is bumpin'.”
- “Fun, competitive and the soundtrack is awesome.”
- “Turning on the 'I Made a Game with Zombies in It' soundtrack and living vicariously like it's still 2009.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game demonstrates strong stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, with smooth performance and no significant technical issues. However, players express mixed feelings about the gameplay mechanics, noting that while the game runs well and has appealing visuals and sound, the upgrade system feels underwhelming and lacks excitement.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Game runs great though.”
- “No bullet bounce, no chain lightning, no 'this gun freezes enemies and also screams Latin.' Upgrades don’t add chaos, they just add… numbers.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been criticized as feeling exploitative, with users likening its quality to that of a scam game and expressing disappointment over the pricing, suggesting that the $7 sale price does not reflect the game's perceived value or quality.
- “The enemy models make me feel like this is one of those scam game ads. Considering the price, I wouldn't be surprised if this game was just a quick money grab. $7 on sale for what feels like a hackathon project is not justified.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a quality gaming experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "The Horde Wants You Dead" is highlighted by its chaotic ragdoll physics, which add a comedic touch to combat, making the gameplay both fun and engaging. Players appreciate the game's ability to be enjoyable in both co-op and solo modes, contributing to its replayability and overall charm.
- “The horde wants you dead is an incredibly fun indie game that keeps you coming back again and again. The ragdoll physics add a hilarious and chaotic element to combat, while the co-op mode makes teamwork a blast. Solo play is just as enjoyable (and doable).”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game offers enjoyable moments, it lacks a solid emotional foundation, feeling more like a rough draft than a polished experience. Players express hope for future updates that could enhance emotional depth and progression, transforming it from a casual diversion to a more engaging and memorable experience.
- “The bad news: everything wrapped around that fun is held together with emotional support duct tape.”
- “But in its current state, I wouldn’t actually pay full price for it unless you’re cool with 'early access, emotionally.' Hopefully, the dev takes feedback, adds some actual progression, and lets this thing evolve from 'yeah, that was kinda fun' to 'group chat at 2am: you up?'”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the weapon and movement handling in the game are well-executed for a twin-stick style, players have noted that the overall performance could be improved.
- “The overall weapon and movement handling are pretty spot-on for what I would look for in a twin-stick style game, but the performance leaves a little to be desired.”