City Defense Z is an indie developed by Good Mood Games, released 25 August 2025 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What City Defense Z is
City Defense Z is an indie game developed by Good Mood Games and released in 2025. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
City Defense Z blends fast-paced survival and base-building in a roguelite experience. Strategically use cards to strengthen defenses and expand your base, then face massive zombie hordes when the night falls. Adapt every run, unlock meta upgrades, and see how long your city can survive.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
City Defense Z launched on 25 August 2025, within three weeks of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mafia: The Old Country, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Hell is Us.
Released around the same time: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Mafia: The Old Country, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Hell is Us.
Official trailer
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