City Defense Z

City Defense Z offers a thrilling roguelite blend of survival and base-building set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by relentless zombie hordes. By day, players strategically expand their city, gather resources, and fortify defenses, while night throws waves of relentless zombies at them. The game incorporates card-based gameplay mechanics and meta-progression upgrades, ensuring that every run feels distinct. With a merge-based building system, carefully balanced resource management, and NPCs with unique impacts, City Defense Z challenges players to adapt their strategy for survival. Featuring immersive gameplay complemented by tactical elements, this game is perfect for players seeking an intense, action-packed survival experience backed by intricate resource and defense systems.

Good Mood Games
Good Mood Games
August 25, 2025
73 % Positive (71 reviews)

Features

Merge-Based Building System

Buildings and soldiers merge automatically when placed strategically, enhancing efficiency.

5-Resource Economy

City Defense Z uses interconnected resource management, requiring careful balance to survive and expand.

Steam Leaderboard Integration

Compete against other players in survival challenges and see how long your city can last.

Dynamic Day/Night Cycle

Daytime allows resource gathering and preparation, while nighttime presents relentless zombie waves.

Action-Packed Roguelite Gameplay

Each run in City Defense Z is unique, incorporating meta upgrades and adaptive strategies.

NPC Community System

Meet eight unique NPCs whose emotional investment and strategic impact add depth to the experience.

11 Meta Research Trees

Choose from over 50 upgrades to permanently enhance your playstyle and survival capabilities.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City Defense Z about?

City Defense Z is about surviving zombie hordes in a roguelite city-building experience.

Does the game have multiplayer mode?

No, City Defense Z is a single-player game focused on strategic survival.

What type of gameplay does it offer?

It offers base-building, card-based gameplay, resource management, and tactical survival elements.

Is the game available in multiple languages?

Yes, the game supports multiple languages including English, French, German, and Russian.

Can you train units in City Defense Z?

Yes, Barracks Buildings allow you to train and evolve soldiers to strengthen your defenses.

What happens during the night in the game?

During the night, waves of zombies attack your city, testing your daytime strategies and defenses.

Does City Defense Z have permanent upgrades?

Yes, the game features 11 meta research trees offering permanent upgrades across runs.

Genres

Tags

Singleplayer Tactical Casual Zombies Survival Base Building City Builder Post-apocalyptic Auto Battler Turn-Based Strategy Strategy PvE Action Time Management Turn-Based Tactics Military Tower Defense 3D Roguelite Management

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10 64Bit

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

6 GB available space

Graphics

Nvidia Geforce GTX970

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core i5-8400

Recommended

Os

Windows 10 64Bit

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

6 GB available space

Graphics

Nvidia Geforce RTX2060

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core i7-11700K

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Turkish
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
Russian
Portuguese - Brazil
Polish

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