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It mixes shooting with base defense. Every survivor you pull out of the field grows your base and opens up more resources, so the fight is also how you build up over time. It runs in the browser with no download, and it works the same on phones and Chromebooks as it does on desktop.
What is Z Hunter?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Platform | Web browser (desktop & mobile) |
| Price | Free to play |
| Rating | 4.7/5 from 801 votes |
What is Z Hunter?
It is an action game built around defending a base from zombie hordes. You play the commander, leading troops against waves of undead enemies that arrive in larger and larger numbers. Between the fighting you save survivors, expand your base, and unlock new resources. The core loop is hold the line, rescue who you can, spend what you gather on upgrades, then face the next wave better equipped than the last.
Controls and movement
The controls are light. You move and aim, and the shooting works around staying in position to defend. You can play with the mouse or the keyboard, and on a touchscreen the same actions map to on-screen controls.
| Action | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Move | WASD, arrow keys, or left mouse | On-screen controls |
| Aim and fire | Face the horde and shoot | Tap to target the horde |
| Defend the base | Hold position near your walls | Hold position near your walls |
Defending the base and saving survivors
Your base is the thing you are protecting, and the zombies come at it in waves. Holding a wave clears the way to push out, find survivors, and bring them back. Each survivor you save expands the base and unlocks more of the resources you need to keep going.
| Element | What it does |
|---|---|
| Base | The point you defend from each zombie wave |
| Troops | The units you command against the horde |
| Survivors | Rescued to expand the base and open new resources |
| Resources | Unlocked through survivors and spent on upgrades |
Upgrades, areas, and weapons
Progress is about getting stronger between waves. You upgrade your character, explore new areas as you advance, and each location has its own weapon to find. So moving forward is not only about clearing zombies, it is about reaching the next area and the gun that comes with it.
| Upgrade path | What changes |
|---|---|
| Character upgrades | Make your commander stronger against the horde |
| New areas | Open up as you push past each wave |
| Location weapons | A different weapon waits at each location you reach |
Is Z Hunter free and unblocked?
Yes. Z Hunter is free and runs entirely in the browser, so there is nothing to download, install, or sign up for. Because it loads on this page, you can play it unblocked at school or work wherever browser games are allowed. It also works on phones, tablets, and Chromebooks straight from the browser.
Tips for holding the line
- Save survivors whenever a wave gives you room. They are what expands your base and unlocks resources.
- Spend resources on upgrades between waves instead of hoarding them. The next push is always bigger.
- Stay near your walls when the horde is heavy, and push out only when the field is clear.
- Reach new areas to pick up the weapon each one holds, since that is how your firepower grows.
- Upgrade your character early so you are not caught underpowered when the waves scale up.
What makes it work
The hook is that two things feed each other. The shooting keeps you busy in the moment, and the base building gives each cleared wave a payoff that carries into the next one. A wave survived is not just survival, it is survivors saved, resources unlocked, and a stronger base for the wave after. That loop is what keeps a round going.
Get Z Hunter on your phone
Z Hunter also has a mobile app. Keep playing here, or get it from Google Play and the App Store.