Zombies on a Plane
Released Mar 2016
Take on the role of the captain of a troubled jumbo jet carrying infected passengers intent on bringing the plane out of the sky, or pit yourself against hundreds of zombies in the interior of a jumbo jet or even walk along the outside as you fight to regain control as one of the passengers.
52% positive · 326 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Zombies on a Plane launched on March 25, 2016 and received a series of patches and feature updates in the weeks following release, addressing early player feedback. The developer shipped one major content update — the "Resurrection Edition" on October 26, 2017 — which added new interior floors, an elevator system, improved zombie AI, new music, and numerous other improvements. That update represents the last substantive development work on the game. All three DLC items (the Santa character, Helicopter, and Digital Art Book + OST) were released on March 28, 2016, and none remain unreleased. The most recent developer post, from October 20, 2022, is a publisher sale announcement with no mention of any upcoming content or development activity. There is no roadmap, no announced future content, and no sustained pattern of post-launch major updates that would suggest ongoing development. The game launched as a self-contained product and received its final meaningful update in October 2017.
Evidence
Resurrection Edition update released, adding two new interior floors, an elevator, new music, improved zombie AI, and various bug fixes. This is the last major content update for the game.
Most recent post from the publisher is a sale announcement with no mention of new content or ongoing development. Last official communication as of June 2026.
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Achievements
9
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Zombies on a Plane is an exciting new survival game in the sky. Take on the role of the captain of a troubled jumbo jet carrying infected passengers intent on bringing the plane out of the sky, or pit yourself against hundreds of zombies in the interior of a jumbo jet or even walk along the outside as you fight to regain control as one of the passengers in this innovative and interactive gaming experience like no other.
Use the plane as a weapon or shoot your way through the aisles as one of the last surviving passengers as you to fight to stay in the air against hordes of zombies at 30,000ft. As captain in control, players must maintain the health of vital key parts, such as the engines and rudder, by knocking the zombies off the plane. As a passenger, players use an assortment of weaponry and traps to halt the zombies' advance and can manually repair parts to keep the plane in the air.
Use the plane as a weapon or shoot your way through the aisles as one of the last surviving passengers as you to fight to stay in the air against hordes of zombies at 30,000ft. As captain in control, players must maintain the health of vital key parts, such as the engines and rudder, by knocking the zombies off the plane. As a passenger, players use an assortment of weaponry and traps to halt the zombies' advance and can manually repair parts to keep the plane in the air.
Key Features
- A Multitude of Modes - 6 different game modes to test your survival or flying skills, including modes like 'Defend the Cockpit' and 'Flight of 10 Waves'
- High Replayability - 5 different characters and 3 planes to choose from, all with their own abilities and playstyles
- Smart Gore System - Severe the limbs off zombies to slow them down and watch as they react
- Zombie Variety - A multitude of intelligent zombie types to survive against, all with different playstyles
- Unique Blend of Weaponry - 10 different weapons to unlock, including zombie shredding traps, with smart score-based weapon progression system
- Rewards - Innovative combo reward system keeps the game fresh by rewarding players with large combos an array of exciting game changers
- Manage the Plane - Repair parts to keep the plane in the air and keep doors sealed to prevent new spawn points opening up
- Never-before-seen gameplay - Battle for control on top of a flying jumbo jet or knock zombies off the plane and watch them fall with glee as they realistically react to plane movement
- High Visual Fidelity - Beautiful graphics powered by Unreal Engine 3 provide stunning and destructible game environments
- Supports Steamworks features
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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