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Is Deadly 30 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy zombie survival games with a fixed 30-night objective
- Action fans who want scavenging and base preparation between battles
- Small-team combat enthusiasts who prefer computer-controlled companions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long-form campaign may reach the end of the structure after the 30-night survival objective.
- Players who want uninterrupted combat may dislike the daytime resource gathering, exploration, and base preparation.
- Players looking for a broad cast of manually controlled characters may find the three-character setup restrictive.
Our take on Deadly 30
Players who ignore the day-night schedule will hit the main wall when darkness arrives outside the base. The game ties survival to returning in time, then combines nighttime waves with weapon, companion, and defensive-position management.
What is Deadly 30?
A retro-inspired horror game about lasting through 30 daytime-and-nighttime cycles in territory controlled by zombies.
Daylight is used to gather materials, investigate nearby locations, reinforce the home base, and prepare for nocturnal assaults. Three playable characters may operate simultaneously, while AI-directed allies contribute during battles against repeated enemy attacks. Every fighter can improve their weapons, and the base can gain additional defensive structures. The game mixes tower-defense mechanics with action influenced by classic Contra-style design. Planning is important, including reaching safety before darkness arrives. The main goal is to destroy the undead attackers and remain alive through all 30 perilous nights.
How Deadly 30 plays
- 01Three playable characters
- The three characters can participate together during combat.
- 02Day-night survival cycle
- Daylight is used for scavenging, exploration, and preparation before nighttime zombie assaults.
- 03Upgradeable soldier gear
- Weapons can be improved separately for each member of the team.
- 04Base defense improvements
- The defensive position can be reinforced to withstand incoming attacks.
- 05Mixed action structure
- The game combines tower-defense elements with retro action gameplay.
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Deadly 30: platforms & release
Is Deadly 30 worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy zombie survival games with a fixed 30-night objective. Skip it if: players seeking a long-form campaign may reach the end of the structure after the 30-night survival objective.
Where can I download Deadly 30?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Deadly 30's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Deadly 30 on?
Windows and macOS.
