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Zone 404

Fight against ruthless hordes of zombies, break through infected ruins, collect codes and keys, read notes left in a hurry, and search for clues. Each step may be the last, but it is the only one that brings us closer to the truth about what happened in Zone 404.

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ILYA KURTAEV
Publisher
ILYA KURTAEV
Release
October 20, 2025
285 days ago
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Positive13 reviews92.3%

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About the Game

Important to know.

Zone 404 is my first game project. You can expect a short story lasting about 50 minutes.

The game was not intended to be a full-fledged scary horror game, but rather an atmospheric experiment and a personal creative experience.

All locations were conceived and created by me from scratch. I have always enjoyed designing spaces and levels, and at some point, I decided to turn it into a full-fledged game by adding a small storyline, mechanics, and puzzles.

I hope this project will interest you and leave you with pleasant impressions.

Zone 404 is a single-player first-person shooter with horror and survival elements in the action genre, immersing you in the heart of a mysterious and strictly classified military contaminated zone.

An unknown outbreak has engulfed an isolated area designated in military documents as Zone 404. A team of military doctors trained to work in biological disaster conditions was sent there to investigate and stop the threat.

The operation failed — the helicopter crashed. You are the only survivor. In the heart of the dead sector, without communication, support, or room for error, you have no choice but to move forward through unknown and deadly territory.

In the game, you will encounter:

  • Battles with hordes of infected and a tense atmosphere of survival.

  • Exploration of tunnels, factory buildings, and isolated military facilities.

  • Search for keys, codes, and notes that gradually reveal the mystery of the disaster.

  • Checkpoints that allow you to return and continue your journey after death.

  • Atmospheric sound design and visual effects that enhance the feeling of horror and loneliness.

Each step brings you closer to the answer: what happened in Zone 404—an accident, a leak... or something far more sinister? Will you make it to the end... or will your name end up on the “missing” list?

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