Overview

"LEADING the DEAD" is a unique single-player action game where players take on the role of a zombie horde leader. Developed by Owls (国際情報工科自動車大学校) and published by DATEAPPS 2022, this title offers a top-down perspective as you guide countless bloodthirsty zombies to smash through barricades and exact revenge on humanity. The game's narrative sets the stage in a world ravaged by a sudden virus outbreak, where survivors have walled off cities to protect themselves. Players will delve into a story where the virus's origin is tied to human-made therapeutic drug development gone wrong.

Highlights

  • Unique Gameplay: Experience a fresh take on the zombie genre by leading the undead rather than fighting them, using blood and carrion to guide your horde.
  • Engaging Storyline: Uncover the dark origins of the zombie virus, revealed to be a man-made disaster stemming from a therapeutic drug experiment.
  • Free to Play: Dive into this action-packed, top-down survival horror experience without an initial purchase, available in Japanese.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy action-oriented, top-down games with a unique twist on the zombie apocalypse theme. Fans of survival horror and those looking for a single-player experience with a compelling narrative will find "LEADING the DEAD" particularly engaging. Its free-to-play model makes it accessible for anyone curious to try leading a zombie army.

Game Info

  • App ID: 1850400
  • Developers: Owls (国際情報工科自動車大学校)
  • Publishers: DATEAPPS 2022
  • Genres: Indie, Action, Top-Down, Survival Horror, Single-player
  • Release Date: January 11, 2022
  • Languages: Japanese