DEADWAVE
Squad up or go solo in a stylized arcade zombie shooter where every round gets deadlier. Killstreaks, nukes, dynamic weather in day or night.... how long can you and your friends survive?
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13 itemsAbout the Game
DEADWAVE is a classic stylized third-person zombie shooter with Ancient themed maps. Built by a solo indie developer, it drops you into striking locations from Egyptian sands to crumbling temples, where every fight turns into a desperate, chaotic last stand.
š§ Arcade Zombie Mode
The heart of DEADWAVE is the zombie game mode.Ā You can play alone or with your friends to survive better and progress easier. DEADWAVE features:Ā
Fight the Swarm: Face unique zombie typesĀ (Skeleton, Necromancers, Spiders, etc) with ever increasing in number and intensity.Ā
Earn & Upgrade:Ā Earn credits by killing Zombies to and upgrade armor and health at stations to stay in the fight or buy a vaccine (if cannot find one)
Buy Weapons or Wait to unlock:Ā Buy powerful and satisfying weapons or wait for them to unlock at the designated round. Choice is yours how you manage your money.Ā
Kill Streaks and Drops: Score rare drops and wipe the screen with killstreaksĀ such asĀ air strikes, and aĀ nuke.
Progress:Ā Progress to level up and play larger maps and longer fights.Ā
š¤ Co-op Zombie Mode
Don't face the horde alone. Team up with friends and tackle the waves together ā coordinate your credits, cover each other's backs, and survive longer as a team.
Share the Chaos: More players means more zombies ā the swarm scales with your squad for a bigger, wilder fight.
Coordinate Resources: Split roles between your team ā one buys weapons while another upgrades armor ā smart teamwork wins rounds.
Better Together: Revive fallen teammates and push further than you ever could alone.
š« Characters, Weapons, and Style
Choose from a distinct cast of characters, then gear up with a heavy-hitting arsenalāfrom tactical pistols and SMGs to shotguns and rocket launchersābuilt for fast, arcade-style action.
Welcome to DEADWAVE, Hope you enjoy it.Ā
