Zombie Down Guide

Basic Controls

1. Tap or click on zombies to shoot them — aim is automatic.
2. Reload happens when you run dry; tap the reload button or press R.
3. Earn cash per kill; spend it between waves on gun upgrades and ammo capacity.
4. Special zombies (tank, runner, spitter) require different targeting priorities.
5. Survive all waves in a level to advance; zero lives means game over.

Strategy & Advanced Tips

• Prioritise runners. They close distance fastest and kill you before the slow tanks even reach the front line.
• Upgrade ammo capacity before damage. Dying mid-reload with a full clip is the most common death cause; more capacity means fewer reload windows where you are helpless.
• Let the tank come to you. Tanks are slow — focus on clearing the small zombies around them first, then deal with the tank when it is isolated.
• Save your shotgun for close encounters. Switching to the shotgun at point-blank range clears clusters that would overwhelm a single-target rifle.
• Position for chokepoints. Later waves funnel through narrow corridors — pre-aim there and let the zombies walk into your fire.

Playing on Mobile vs Desktop

On mobile, tap to shoot and use the on-screen buttons to reload and switch weapons. On desktop, click to shoot, R to reload, and number keys to switch weapons. Both versions have identical wave timing.

Common Mistakes

• Shooting tanks first while runners reach your position unopposed.
• Forgetting to reload between waves and starting the next one with 3 bullets.
• Spending cash on cosmetic upgrades instead of the practical ammo/damage upgrades.