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Bad Dead Shift

When a zombie virus overruns the city, an ordinary security guard becomes the last hope in a fast-paced side-scrolling pixel action game - fighting through dangerous buildings, saving survivors, and staying alive amidst the chaos of an infected city.

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About the Game

The shift has begun. Time to save the city!

Bad Dead Shift is a dynamic side-scrolling pixel shooter that blends intense action, level exploration, and chaotic zombie combat. The undead don’t just shuffle forward - they grab weapons, shoot back, surround you, and keep you moving constantly!

Knock a shotgun out of an infected’s hands with a powerful bat swing. Pick it up and clear the room. Out of ammo? No problem - hurl the empty gun straight into the next zombie’s face. Every second of combat is a choice between risk and mayhem.

Levels are built from rooms and corridors, where every door hides the unknown. A new room might reward you with rescued survivors... or a deadly ambush. And in dark basements, you'd better not linger - you never know who's waiting in the shadows.

Save survivors, unlock new hats, and change your playstyle. Cop, firefighter, cowboy, soldier, or even a magician - each hat changes the rules of battle and lets you approach levels in fresh new ways.

Want a real challenge? Jump into Arcade Mode and try to survive an endless night in a city that's already almost dead.

  • Armed zombies - The infected don't just charge ahead. They grab guns, shoot back, and turn every room into an unpredictable firefight.

  • Hit, knock, improvise - Charge your baseball bat, knock weapons out of enemies' hands, and use everything around you - even throw empty guns as a last resort to stay alive.

  • 30 dangerous levels - Open doors blindly, explore rooms, and descend into dark basements where a deadly ambush could be hiding behind every shadow.

  • Huge arsenal of crazy weapons - From the classic bat to miniguns, flamethrowers, and laser guns, each weapon changes the rhythm of combat.

  • Game-changing hats - Save survivors, unlock new looks, and pick bonuses that completely change your approach to clearing levels.