Zoo Wars
Launch animals from your zoo and destroy your opponent’s zoo! A simple yet deep online real-time tower defense game built around 6-card decks.
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6 itemsAbout the Game
Send animals from your zoo and take down your opponent’s zoo!
Zoo Wars is a
real-time PvP tower defense game
where cute animals and fruits clash in fast-paced battles.
Build a deck from 6 animal and fruit cards,
deploy units in real time,
and
be the first to destroy your opponent’s zoo to win.
In Friend Battles,
you can even play against friends who don’t own the game.
They can join instantly via a URL or invite link in their browser —
no installation required, making PvP easy and accessible.
◆ Features
Online PvP (with CPU fallback)
Play ranked matches against players worldwide or battle friends online.
Depending on matchmaking, a CPU matched to your skill level will take the role of your opponent.Play with friends who don’t own the game
In Friend Battles, your opponent doesn’t need to own Zoo Wars.
They can join instantly via a browser using an invite link or URL —
no installation required.Streaming & video creation welcome
You’re free to stream, record, and upload gameplay videos.
Monetization is allowed for both individuals and organizations,
including ads, Super Chats, and similar features.Charming and unique animals
Mice, rabbits, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more —
each animal features a cute design and unique abilities.Fruit cards that change the tide of battle
Snipe with apples, wipe the ground with melons,
or blast the entire zoo with watermelons —
satisfying and powerful effects await.Simple controls, deep strategy
Easy to pick up and play,
yet packed with strategic depth through deck-building and mind games.Cross-platform play
Play together across Steam and mobile versions —
anytime, anywhere, enjoy zoo battles!
