Early-Access-Review: Is Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 Worth Playing?

While Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is a cheap and nasty version of Call of Duty's legendary Zombie mode, that isn't an entirely bad thing.

By Richard Robins Published 2 October 2024 2 min read

We were supplied with a free key for the purposes of writing this review, however our opinions are entirely our own.

Game Overview.

Product Details
Genre: First Person Shooter
Developer: Terror Dog Studio
Publisher: Terror Dog Studio
Release Date: 20 November 2025

As a fan of indie developers and zombie games, Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 should have been right up my alley, and yet, from the moment I started playing, I could think of nothing else but “this is a much worse version of Call of Duty Zombies”.

While the original Ultimate Zombie Defense ↪ did its own thing and created a pretty solid hybrid of zombie survival and tower/base defence, Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is at its core a worse version of Call of Duty Zombies, with a bare-bones base-building system tacked on.

Don’t get me wrong—Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is playable, fairly fun, and reasonably priced; however, so are many other better games, including several popular entries in the Call of Duty series, including several titles with vastly more active and content-heavy zombie modes and go on sale for around $20 multiple times a year.

For example, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has gone on sale for as little as $21.91. While that is a few dollars more expensive than Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 , which is $14.99, it offers vastly more content, including a relatively active multiplayer mode, an excellent single-player campaign, and a robust Zombie mode.

First-person shooter aiming at flaming zombies in a dark graveyard at night

It Has A Very Small Community.

Quality issues aside, Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is not very popular outside Asia (where it is still very unpopular). As a result, it peaked at less than 200 players on launch day and peaks at around 130 players each day as of 2 October 2024, and this figure is expected to plummet as the year progresses.

Player firing two submachine guns at zombies approaching in a dark forest park at night

Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 FAQ

Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is a first-person shooter game developed and published by Terror Dog Studio, it released on 20 November 2025, and is available exclusively on PC.

Is There Group Finding/Matchmaking Support?

Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 offers the following matchmaking options:

  • Server Browser

What Peripherals Are Supported?

Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 supports the following peripherals:

  • PC - Controller
  • PC - Mouse and Keyboard

Is There Any Mature Content?

Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is unrated and contains:

  • Violence

Final Verdict.

To put it bluntly, Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 is a worse version of better games.

While there is some fun to be had, as someone who has played a fair deal of Call of Duty Zombies mode and enjoyed the first Ultimate Zombie Defense ↪ game, Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 just does not excite me, as while it’s inexpensive, you can buy relatively recent Call of Duty games with more active and highly polished zombie modes for a similar price via third-party key sellers or during Steam sales.

As a result, I cannot recommend that anyone pay full price for Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 when so many better games exist at a similar price point.

However, if you can grab it on sale or as part of a bundle for $4 or less, there is some fun to be had, especially if playing with friends or family.

6/10

Disclaimer

Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 and related characters, artwork, logos, names, and trademarks are the property of Terror Dog Studio. Images are used for editorial, review, commentary, and criticism purposes only.

Is Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 Worth Playing?

We found Ultimate Zombie Defense 2 to be a mediocre game, meaning that while it has some redeeming qualities, it's held back by noticeable flaws that prevent it from being truly enjoyable.

Richard Robins

Richard Robins

Veritas has been passionate about gaming since 1994, when he received his first console, a Sega Master System with Sonic the Hedgehog.

He enjoys gaming, reading, and exploring how gaming can be used to discover deeper truths.

As a follower of Jesus Christ, Richard, believes that the message taught by Jesus is radically different from what is taught in churches today, and that the influence of his message can be felt across various mediums, including pop culture and video games.

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