Zombie Playground™
Released Oct 2016
Zombie Playground is a single player or coop online, action arena game with RPG elements. The game combines childhood nostalgia with horrific monsters, visceral combat, and a unique atmosphere straight out of a child’s nightmares.
43% positive · 348 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key $9.99
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Evaluation
Zombie Playground launched on October 31, 2016 and received a series of patches and DLC through its first year of availability. The developer shipped cosmetic and weapon DLC items across several batches — the last of which landed on October 16, 2017, alongside the v1.0.009 update that also added Halloween content, a new mission, and Steam Trading Cards. All 15 listed DLC items have been released, with the most recent dating to October 16, 2017.
There have been no developer news posts, patch notes, announcements, or communications of any kind after October 16, 2017 — nearly nine years of silence as of today, June 28, 2026. The developer has never announced future content, a roadmap, a season pass with unreleased items, or any plans beyond what has already shipped. The v1.0.009 update acknowledged several known bugs and solicited player feedback, but no follow-up was ever published.
The game launched as a relatively contained arena experience and received incremental patches during 2015–2017 (while in and after Early Access), but no major named expansions were ever delivered. With all DLC released, no outstanding commitments, and nearly a decade of silence from the developer, the game is best understood as having concluded its active development cycle with the October 2017 update.
Evidence
Version 1.0.009 patch released — the last known developer communication. Added Halloween content, a new mission, Steam Trading Cards, and multiple DLC items. Includes a known issues list and player feedback solicitation, but no mention of future planned updates.
All 15 DLC items have been released. The most recent batch shipped on October 16, 2017. No unreleased DLC entries appear in the store listing.
Content
15 of 15 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
stealth.gg
Achievements
0
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Zombie Playground is Goonies meets Stranger Things meets The Walking Dead. The mood we want to capture in Zombie Playground is the feeling that you had as a kid when you were completely immersed in your imagination fighting monsters and doing things you thought were cool from your favorite movies, comics, and video games.
We've worked long and hard to create a game that delivers on the promise of our original vision. Zombie Playground™ is made with the brains, disease, and puke of all involved - that means heart!
Gameplay in Zombie Playground is a hybrid of third person shooter and action RPG mechanics set in a cooperative zombie survival horror arena. This translates simply to "A fun romp solo or with friends."
Key Features - What Me Worry??
Arena Style Map: Classroom Building Arena Map comprised of a Courtyard, a Main Entrance, and areas for Language Arts, Biology, Computer Science, and Music. Multiple Enemy Types + BOSS FIGHT! Normal, +Elite, and even a Big Bad Boss! From crouched zombies, to vicious adult zombies, to the dreaded mopper of the halls... Buckethead, the Janitor! Can you topple this giant flesh bag and live to tell the tale? (If not, try with some friends!) 2 Playable Classes: 'Bully' is your damage dealing, tanky type class, where 'Rascal' is akin to an agility, or glass cannon, class. Both have their own stats and abilities: Bully-Bomb, Bully-Buff, Rascal-Can't Touch This, and Rascal-Speed Demon. 2 Playable Weapon Styles: Each class has both full melee and ranged combat capabilities, complete with combos and finishers. Why sacrifice one for the other when you can have both!? 17 Unique Weapon Choices (currently) to choose from: a variety of melee and ranged weapons. (And more in the pipeline!) 10 Missions: Do you have what it takes to discover the source of the contagion? Tons of Gear!: We have over 200 different aesthetic assets in the game at present, Trading Cards, Halloween and Holiday goodies, and much more! Beta testing of up to 4 Player CO-OP Networking is a go! But sometimes, this function is more than 'one click' away. Should you encounter any issues, please check our forums on our main site. Original Soundtrack by the Amazing Shawn Lee made specifically for Zombie Playground. Hot!! We were lucky enough to collaborate with Shawn in order to bring some sweet funky beats, crossed with an 80's style retro feel, to Zombie Playground. Some of Shawn's other credits include Bully, Tales from the Borderlands, and Sleeping Dogs. Keyboard (or Controller) Breakdown: Be sure to check out the keyboard commands refresher, it will help you understand how to play the game better, complete with detailed descriptions of combos, finishers, and abilities. You can find it on our home page forums. Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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