Skip to main content

Zombie Ballz

67%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, music
67% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Platforms

PCPCWindowsWindows
Buy Nowfrom $0.93
Buy NowGet on Steam$1.99

About

"Zombie Ballz" is an arcade-style physics puzzle game where you must use a variety of weapons with unique physical properties to kill zombies and keep villagers alive. The game features 48 levels, a level editor, and physics-based puzzles. As the player, you are tasked with saving the day using your balls to defeat the undead and protect the village. Hand-drawn art and arcade-style gameplay are also included.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot
Zombie Ballz screenshot

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a variety of puzzles that challenge players to think creatively and strategically.
  • It has a decent soundtrack and fun graphics that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
  • The level design is engaging, with some levels providing a good challenge that keeps players entertained.
  • The physics mechanics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
  • Some levels can be tedious and require multiple restarts due to poorly designed mechanics and level layouts.
  • The game feels more like a mobile app than a PC game, lacking depth and customization options.
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the simplistic and lackluster 2D art assets that resemble low-effort mobile apps. While some appreciate the cartoony style and find it enjoyable, others note issues with inconsistent texture quality and a cluttered visual presentation that detracts from gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, especially for a PC game, with many players expecting higher visual standards.

    • “Finally, I really loved the art style.”
    • “Very nice little game with good level design, fun graphics and mechanics.”
    • “Physics based, challenging puzzles .. fun graphics, sound, and music.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
    • “Graphically, the game is also messy, with a mix of high and low resolution textures, poorly edited sprites, and a mismatched font.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and boring due to poorly implemented mechanics and unappealing visuals, while others appreciate the variety of weapons and level design that enhance the experience. The reliance on trial and error can be frustrating, especially with levels starting the ball in motion, but a decent soundtrack adds to the overall enjoyment. Overall, while there are significant flaws, some players still find fun in exploring the game's mechanics.

    • “The game has a decent soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay, setting a nice tone and increasing the fun factor.”
    • “Gameplay is solid.”
    • “There is a tremendous amount of variety in the weapons, altering your gameplay considerably in some instances, and the fun really is in finding precisely which one works on a given level.”
    • “It’s simple but very boring; its failure to implement basic mechanics makes progressing a chore, and it is visually unappealing.”
    • “Although the ball physics are the core mechanic of the game, they are not implemented very well.”
    • “Another gameplay issue is that some levels have the ball already in motion as the stage begins, so you will have to needlessly restart a few times while you fully analyze the level to know how to proceed.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music has received positive feedback for its ability to enhance the overall gameplay experience, with a decent soundtrack that sets a pleasant tone and contributes to the fun. Players appreciate the availability of a volume slider and note that the music can be both memorable and uplifting, complementing the game's graphics and challenging puzzles effectively.

    • “The soundtrack is really good and keeps you in a happy mood.”
    • “The music will haunt my dreams.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The game has a decent soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay, setting a nice tone and increasing the fun factor.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find it unfunny and lacking depth, while others appreciate its comedic elements and cleverness, particularly noting its amusing title. Overall, it seems to appeal to those who enjoy humor that challenges them to think.

    • “If you like humorous games that also make you think without holding your hand, then give this one a shot.”
    • “It has ballz in the title so it's obviously funny as frick, so buy it immediately.”
    • “So I bought this game because it looked really funny in the trailer and ended up making a YouTube video because I couldn't find any other Let's Plays.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent one from achieving success. However, despite its meaningful message, the narrative failed to engage gamers, leading to a lack of interest in the game overall.

    • “The moral of the story is that 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.”
    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its strong designs, contributing to an engaging experience that offers great value for money. Players find the characters memorable and well-crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The character designs are quite good; overall, we have an amazing little gem here that sells for a really low price and will keep you engaged long after you've spent your money on it.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is driven by the player's responsibility to navigate challenges while balancing the need to eliminate zombies and avoid harming humans, creating a tension between action and moral choices. This dynamic fosters a sense of urgency and emotional engagement as players strive to achieve their goals.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, as it often involves tedious trial and error due to poor physics, making previously solved puzzles feel unnecessarily repetitive.

    • “Combining this with the shoddy physics, some levels become a tedious process of trial and error, even if you already figured out how to complete the puzzle.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became frustrating and unfulfilling.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for lacking high replayability, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing it once.

Buy Zombie Ballz

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Games Like Zombie Ballz

Winexy Image
65%86reviews

Winexy

2017Action
PCPCWindowsWindows
Pongo Image
64%314reviews

Pongo

2015Casual Action Adventure
PCPCWindowsWindows
Airstrike HD Image
40%128reviews

Airstrike HD

2016Action
PCPCWindowsWindows
Weable Image
69%202reviews

Weable

2017Action
PCPCWindowsWindows
Rubek Image
71%55reviews

Rubek

2016Casual Role Playing
iPhoneiPhoneMac OSMac OSPCPC+5
Prison Run and Gun Image
91%178reviews

Prison Run and Gun

2016Puzzle
Mac OSMac OSPCPCSteam DeckSteam Deck+2
Ookibloks Image
81%39reviews

Ookibloks

2015Casual Puzzle
Mac OSMac OSPCPCWindowsWindows+1
Lord of the Dark Castle Image
69%84reviews

Lord of the Dark Castle

2015Casual Role Playing
Mac OSMac OSPCPCWindowsWindows+1
Zup! Z Image
98%1.6kreviews

Zup! Z

2020Action
PCPCWindowsWindows
Linked Image
91%203reviews

Linked

2017Casual Action Adventure
PCPCWindowsWindows