City Defense Z
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Playing now
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| Sale | City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Summer Sale! City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Summer Sale! Build, defend and save your city now at a much more advantageous price with these summer sales, where the sun and the fun warm our spirits. Dive into the chaos of Split City, build your defenses, and fight back against relentless enemy waves. With new updates, improved gameplay, and more content to explore, there's never been a better time to jump i… | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix Update Is Live Hotfix Update Is Live | City Defense Z This hotfix resolves achievement tracking issues and improves tutorial stability, video loading, and widescreen presentation. Achievement Fixes Achievement tracking and unlock conditions are now more reliable. • Fixed a bug that could prevent the Runner achievement from unlocking • Resolved issues affecting zombie kill related achievements Tutorial Improve… | — | |
| Sale | City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Spring Sale! City Defense Z Is 30% Off in the Spring Sale! Build, defend, and save your city now at a sweeter price. The Spring Sale has begun, and City Defense Z is now 30% off! Dive into the chaos of Split City, build your defenses, and fight back against relentless enemy waves. With new updates, improved gameplay, and more content to explore, there's never been a better time to jump in. Don’t miss your c… | — | |
| Major update | Major Update 4: Split City Is Live City Defense Z - Major Update 4 is Live! We’re back with another major update and this one changes how you approach the battlefield. A brand new map, a fresh mechanic, and a unique card are now in the game. Let’s dive in. New Map: Split City A long-abandoned city now stands in your way. Split City brings a completely different atmosphere a place that feels frozen in time, filled with the remnan… | 22397685 | |
| Sale | Tower Defense Fest 2026 | City Defense Z The defenses are ready... Steam Tower Defense Fest has begun and City Defense Z is joining the battlefield! From 9 March to 16 March, our game takes part in the Tower Defense Fest event. During the day you prepare the city: build defenses, place your units, and plan your strategy. When night falls, the zombie hordes begin their assault. Every wave grows stronger and the city depends on your tac… | — | |
| In-game event | New Permanent Upgrades | Fire Turrets and Voice Trap New Permanent Skill Branches Two new permanent upgrade branches expand battlefield control and defensive options. • Fire Bullets for Wall Turrets When this upgrade is unlocked, wall-mounted turrets will ignite zombies with incendiary ammunition, causing them to burn and take additional damage over time. • Voice Trap A deployable loudspeaker trap that emits powerful sound waves. Zombies within i… | 22232037 | |
| Sale | City Defense Z Is 30% Off | Tiny Roguelikes Event City Defense Z Is 30% Off | Tiny Roguelikes Event We are excited to announce that City Defense Z is participating in the Tiny Roguelikes 2026 event! To celebrate, the game is now 30% off for a limited time. About City Defense Z If you haven't played yet, now is the perfect chance to start. • Build and upgrade your base • Defend against waves of zombies • Unlock powerful cards and units • Surviv… | — | |
| Major update | Major Update 3 Is Live | City Defense Z Is 30% Off! Winter has arrived. City Defense Z is now 30 percent off during the Steam Winter Sale, and Major Update 3 is live with new content, balance changes, and large polish improvements. Major Update 3 Summary Major Update 3 focuses on deeper combat, better clarity, improved onboarding, audio visual polish, expedition balance, and quality of life fixes. • New defense unit Tesla Coil • New default card… | 21242259 | |
| Sale | SAVE 25% ON CITY DEFENSE Z Hello Survivors! The zombies were busy on Black Friday for obvious reasons but they are finally back and the game is now %25 off. The sale will last from Dec 3 to Dec 9 for a total of six days. Enjoy the discount and have a great run. City Defense Z blends fast paced survival and base building in a card based rogue lite style. During the day you place and merge buildings gather resources and gr… | — | |
| In-game event | Hotfix Update and Upcoming Content Plans Hello Survivors Thank you for playing and sharing your thoughts with us. This update brings important fixes small cleanups and a clear look at what we are building next. HOTFIX CHANGES • Fixed an issue that appeared after finishing the tutorial where players could not click main menu buttons in some cases • Removed several achievements that were far beyond normal game time. Some required more t… | — | |
| In-game event | Steam Deck Full Verification is Here STEAM DECK FULL VERIFICATION IS HERE We are excited to share that the game is now fully verified for Steam Deck. You can enjoy smooth gameplay clear visuals and full controller support with no extra setup needed. WHAT THIS MEANS • Full controller support ready out of the box • All UI elements adjusted for Steam Deck screen • All small images and icons render correctly • Performance tuned for st… | — | |
| In-game event | HOTFIX UPDATE HOTFIX UPDATE: CRITICAL ISSUES FIXED! ACHIEVEMENT FIXES • Fixed Full Team achievement • Fixed Minimalist achievement • Fixed Leaderboard Dominator achievement • Fixed Minimalist God achievement • Fixed Lucky Explorer achievement NEW FEATURES • Added permanent upgrade reset feature UI & VISUAL IMPROVEMENTS • Fixed hints and icons for controller users • Fixed all small images on Steam Deck • Chan… | 20768182 | |
| Community | We’re in Steam Scream Fest! City Defense Z is 25% Off The bells of fear are ringing... Steam Scream Fest is underway and City Defense Z is bringing the roar of zombie hordes to your city! From 27 October to 3 November, our game is on the Scream Fest stage with a 25% discount. Through the bloodstained fog come the zombies, approaching with sirens and whispers. During the day you have time to breathe: reinforce the barricades, set up the defence lin… | — | |
| Game update | City Defense Z – Hotfix Update Dear Defenders, We've gone through all the feedback you've given us since the release of Road Map Part 2. After the release of Road Map Part 2, we released many hotfixes in a short time, taking into account the feedback from you. We'd really like to thank everyone who played and provided feedback. City Defence Z is getting better and better with your input. Changes & Fixes Early-Game Economy Re… | 20388774 | |
| Major update | City Defence Z: Major Update - New Season, New Chaos! "Before we get to the content of the update, we have a few things to tell you. We'd be grateful if you'd take the time to read it. " Message from Developers We've finally finished Road Map Part 2. After much testing, countless coffees, lots of zombies and a few system crashes, City Defence Z is now a completely different place. It's not just an update, it's the biggest step we've taken together… | 20348719 | |
| In-game event | City Defense Z Hotfix Update - Performance & Stability Improvements City Defense Z Hotfix Update - Performance & Stability Improvements Commanders, we have deployed a comprehensive hotfix update that addresses key performance issues and stability concerns. This update focuses on optimizing gameplay experience and ensuring smoother operation across all systems. Performance Optimizations • Daytime FPS Improvements: Fixed FPS drops during daytime when deploying la… | — | |
| Sale | City Defense Z Joins Steam Autumn Sale – 25% Off! City Defense Z Joins the Steam Autumn Sale – Now 25% Off! The undead are closing in, and your city is the last line of defense. In City Defense Z , every decision matters build your base, manage your resources, and survive against relentless waves of zombies. With merge mechanics, permanent upgrades, and ever-growing challenges, no two runs are ever the same. This Autumn Sale is the perfect cha… | — | |
| Game update | HOTFIX UPDATE: Critical Issues Fixed + Performance Improvements! HOTFIX UPDATE: CRITICAL ISSUES FIXED! FIXES INCLUDED • Fixed soldier gun shot and some audios not playing properly • Resolved boss characters accumulating on ground • Fixed save file directory issues for new players • Improved exit game stability • Updated flamethrower soldier sound • Balanced audio volume levels • Tutorial boost step now auto-triggers enemy waves • Video player system stabiliz… | 20094587 | |
| Major update | ROADMAP PART 1 IS LIVE: Core Systems + FPS Optimizations! ROADMAP PART 1 IS LIVE: CORE SYSTEMS + 5 BONUS FEATURES! THE TRANSFORMATION BEGINS - PART 1 IS HERE! Commanders, the moment you've been waiting for has arrived! Part 1 of our massive 21-feature roadmap is now live, bringing core system improvements that will revolutionize your City Defense Z experience. WE HEAR YOU! We are aware of crashes and performance issues on previous builds. We heard you… | 20053441 | |
| Community | Commanders by Our Side, We're Still Here: Roadmap Dates Revealed COMMANDERS BY OUR SIDE, WE'RE STILL HERE: ROADMAP DATES REVEALED MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SEPTEMBER 20 & OCTOBER 11! Hello Commanders, Since the 10 Days Development Challenge, we've been sharing updates with you every single day. We got so used to it that being quiet for just five days already felt strange to us. The truth is, we've kept working in the background, but we wanted to let you know we'r… | — | |
| In-game event | ROADMAP SPECIAL PATCH LIVE: Hand-Drawn NPCs + Massive FPS Boost - NO MORE AI! SPECIAL PATCH: HAND-DRAWN NPCS + FPS IMPROVEMENTS WE HEARD YOUR FEEDBACK You told us you didn't like the AI-generated NPC art. We listened. We worked day and night to replace every single AI-generated portrait with hand-drawn artwork. WHAT'S CHANGED Hand-Drawn NPC Characters • All AI-generated NPC portraits replaced with hand-drawn art • Created by our team, no more AI Art content FPS Improveme… | — | |
| Community | 1-MONTH ROADMAP REVEALED: 20 Major Features + Steam Deck Optimization Coming! 1-MONTH ROADMAP REVEALED: 21 GAME-CHANGING FEATURES IN 2 PARTS! THE FUTURE OF CITY DEFENSE Z - OUR MOST AMBITIOUS ROADMAP YET! As promised after completing our 10-day developer challenge, today we reveal our massive 1-month development roadmap. These aren't just updates - they're transformative features that will revolutionize your City Defense Z experience! 21 Major Features Coming in 2 Parts… | — | |
| In-game event | DAY 10/10: FINAL CHALLENGE COMPLETE! Major Performance Boost + New Era Begins! DEVELOPER CHALLENGE - DAY 10/10: FINAL CHALLENGE COMPLETE! NEW ERA BEGINS! THE CHALLENGE IS COMPLETE - BUT OUR JOURNEY NEVER ENDS! Today's Final Challenge Updates: • Huge FPS Boost with soldier vertex animation conversion • Resource Collection Fixes for final building levels • Major Performance Optimizations across music, particles, and machines • Animation System Overhaul for soldiers and day/… | 19842544 | |
| Game update | DAY 9/10: Performance & Zombie System Overhaul – Smoother Gameplay Ahead! DEVELOPER CHALLENGE - DAY 9/10: PERFORMANCE & ZOMBIE SYSTEM UPDATES PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS & SYSTEM FIXES Today's Progress: • Soldier Food Feedback System Removed after causing overall performance issues • Zombie Horde Sound Optimized for better audio performance • Zombie Horde Spawning Logic Reworked for smoother gameplay at low FPS and high zombie counts • New Merge & Move Indicators for cl… | 19842544 | |
| Game update | DAY 8/10: Merge Indicator & Polish Updates - Enhanced Gameplay Experience! DEVELOPER CHALLENGE - DAY 8/10: LEADERBOARD BALANCE & POLISH UPDATES SCORING BALANCE & MAJOR UI POLISH - ENHANCED GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE Today's Progress: • Leaderboard Scoring Balanced between Standard and Timeless modes • Major UI Polish Updates across multiple systems • New Merge Indicators for soldiers and buildings • Farm Collection System improved for convenience • Critical Bug Fixes for bet… | 19814496 | |
| Game update | DAY 7/10: Food System Overhaul & Timeless Mode - Strategic Freedom! DEVELOPER CHALLENGE - DAY 7/10: FOOD SYSTEM OVERHAUL & TIMELESS MODE 3 MAJOR SYSTEM OVERHAULS - STRATEGIC FREEDOM & RELAXED GAMEPLAY Today's Progress: • 3 Major System Overhauls implemented • Food System Redesigned for better strategy • New Game Mode Added for different play styles • UI Improvements for enhanced visibility THREE MAJOR UPDATES: 1. Food System Overhaul - Non-human units no longer… | — | |
| Game update | DAY 6/10: STRATEGIC COMBAT & UI REFINEMENT[ DEVELOPER CHALLENGE - DAY 6/10: STRATEGIC COMBAT & UI REFINEMENT 10 CRITICAL FIXES & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS - ENHANCED GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE Today's Progress: • 11 Critical Fixes implemented • 3 Major System Improvements completed • UI/UX Polish applied THREE MAJOR UPDATES: 1. Soldier Grid Swap System - Drag and drop soldier positioning in army grid 2. Map 4 Wall Turret Positioning - Fixed strategic… | 19797593 |
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