Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is an open world isometric survival horror video game in development by British and Canadian independent developer The Indie Stone. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested world where the player is challenged to survive for as long as possible before inevitably dying. It was one of the first five games released on the alpha funding section of the gaming portal Desura.

In 2011, The Indie Stone were subject to a high-profile setback within the indie gaming community following the theft of two laptops containing the game's code. Since then, Project Zomboid has appeared on Steam Early Access and continues development to this day. Project Zomboid is The Indie Stone's first commercially released game. The latest stable release is Build 41, released in December 2021, which includes animation and combat overhauls, new audio and music, the city of Louisville, KY, and revamped multiplayer by General Arcade.

In Project Zomboid, the player aims to survive for as long as possible in an apocalyptic and zombie-ridden area of Kentucky - referred to as 'Knox County' - which has been quarantined by the government.[6]The player can choose their character's appearance, occupation, and traits before selecting to spawn within one of four starting towns. On top of avoiding zombies, the player has to manage their personal needs (such as hunger, stress, fatigue, and boredom) to stay alive through resting, scavenging for supplies, and using survivalist techniques. The game uses the traditional Romero style slow-moving zombies, though certain zombies are faster than others, and sandbox mode includes a setting for 28 Days Later style "sprinter" zombies.

Project Zomboid heavily uses windows and drop-down menus for interface navigation.

The game features a variety of preset difficulty modes, along with a sandbox mode, which allows the player to customize their game's settings such as zombie population, virus transmissibility, and the rarity of loot.

'Knox Country' - the playable region in Project Zomboid - heavily bases its locale on real life Kentucky. The towns of Muldraugh, West Point, and Louisville are loosely replicated in the game world alongside other fictional locations. The world becomes more desolate as time progresses, with water and power grids being shut off followed by the erosion and overgrowth of the region's structures. Additionally, the game features a set of fixed 'challenge' scenarios, some of which are set on separate, smaller maps and/or feature unique gameplay elements, like an endless winter storm or a zombie horde which tracks the player.