They Are Coming: Zombie Tower Defense Survival Game

They Are Coming is a side-scrolling zombie survival game that blends roguelike mechanics, tower defense strategy, and base-building into one chaotic package. If you want a game that punishes passive play and rewards smart planning, this one delivers.

Defend, Build, Survive

The core of the game is Defense Mode. Players protect an orphanage from relentless zombie waves, buying weapons and barricades from an in-game administrator. Each day brings a new wave—and new pressure to upgrade before the next attack hits.

Placement matters here. A poorly positioned turret or a misplaced trap can collapse your entire defense. Enemies get tougher as the waves stack up, so there’s no coasting on yesterday’s setup.

The ragdoll physics are a standout detail. Zombies react differently to bullets, explosions, and melee hits—it keeps combat from feeling mechanical and adds a layer of unpredictable chaos to every fight.

Sandbox Mode

Not every session needs to be high stakes. Sandbox Mode unlocks all items from the start, letting players test trap combinations and experiment with layouts without the threat of permanent loss. It’s genuinely useful for figuring out what works before committing to it in Defense Mode.

Strategy Over Firepower

Raw damage won’t carry you far. The game pushes players to think about resource allocation—when to upgrade, what to prioritize, and how to position defenses for the wave patterns ahead. Balancing offense and structure is what separates a short run from a long one.

Firearms included:
Rifle, Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle, Machine Gun even Minigun!

Melee weapons included:
Baseball Bat, Axe, Hammer, Japanese Sword, Chainsaw, Lightsaber, and More!

Traps included:
Roadblock, Spike Barrier, Claymore Mine, and More!

You can play They Are Coming directly on kbhgames.com.

Game Controls

• Arrow Keys / WASD – Move character
• Left Click – Shoot / interact
• R – Reload
• E – Pick up items
• 1–9 – Switch weapons or tools
• Escape / P – Pause menu

As always, remember to have fun!