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EARLY ACCESS / INDEPENDENT FIELD GUIDE

THEY'RE NOT REAL.
YOUR STRATEGY IS.

A city. An outbreak. One chance to contain it.
Your field guide to Zombies Aren't Real.

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WINDOWS PC · STRATEGY · HORDE DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE PERIMETER
OUTBREAK ORIGIN
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TACTICAL OVERVIEW 01 / CONTAINMENT
PLAN. DEPLOY. ADAPT.ILLUSTRATIVE MAP
13 NOV 2026EARLY ACCESS RELEASE97% POSITIVESTEAM REVIEWS · NOV 14 SNAPSHOTQ1 2027PLANNED 1.0 · SUBJECT TO CHANGEOfficial game details ↗
01 / THE PLAYBOOK

Start with a plan.

Understand the basics before the outbreak begins.

02 / YOUR TOOLKIT

Know your options.

Confirmed unit types. No invented damage stats.

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Ground forces

Snipers, turrets, mortar squads and garrisons are listed on the official store page.

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Air support

Bombers and gatling gun helicopters offer a response when the perimeter breaks.

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Civilian protection

Safe zones and gates are part of the containment toolkit. Civilian survival affects your score.

03 / SITUATION REPORT

A living game.
A growing field guide.

Early Access changes the battlefield. Check official announcements for the latest patch details before applying older advice.

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Before you deploy

What kind of game is this?

A strategy game about containing an outbreak in real-world cities. You command military forces rather than an individual survivor.

Can I play with a friend?

The Steam page lists online co-op for you and one other player.

What does it cost?

US base price: $9.99. The launch offer is $8.99 through November 20, 2026. Check Steam for your region and current price.

What PC do I need?

Official minimum: Windows 10/11 64-bit, 8 GB RAM, a four-core 3.0 GHz CPU, DirectX 11 graphics with 2 GB VRAM, and 2 GB storage. See Steam for the complete requirements.