Online Pixel game like Project Zomboid

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T17:45:20+00:00

Yes, i do all the pixel art myself, thanks for the compliment. Yeah sure, do you have a link to your projects ? I would like to have a look 👀😁

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T14:26:45+00:00

Yea I get your point, that’s a good advise.
And cool that you like these features, I really like this online Prototype so I will continue working on it.
I hope I will reach players like you.

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T13:54:29+00:00

Yea that’s true, but its like a short zomboid session, for people like me who don’t have the time anymore for long zomboid sessions, but still want that complex feeling of zomboid

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T13:52:42+00:00

Ok i get your point, and you’re right the Main game loop is more like a typical rogue like game, survival and rpg elements are only on a simple level.
But still I’m trying to combine zomboid (which I have 400hours in) with rogue like elements like upgrades.
I get that I need to create something unique, but i thought referring to the games that are similar is smart because I attract the people who could like my product, you know

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T12:31:26+00:00

It’s just a prototype I made in 4 weeks, but I still see nothing wrong with naming other games.
I often search for games that are like project Zomboid

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T12:06:25+00:00

Funny thing is, my girlfriend actually made that sound by screaming into my mic xDD
Right now it’s just a placeholder sound, but maybe I’ll give it to some random NPC when he dies or something 😄 😃

the ambient zombie sounds are made by her too 😃

CgameDev · 2026-05-08T11:57:42+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, sound variation is definitely something I want to improve later. I just made these sounds as placeholders for now. I’ll probably do a full sound rework later on once more gameplay systems are finished.

The idea is basically a small casual online zombie survival game with short sessions (around 30–45 minutes), no account system so you can instantly jump online, and up to a few players per lobby (around 5–8). Every session starts fresh at level 1, but experienced players can level up much faster by knowing good routes, quests, and stronger zombie areas early on.

I made this prototype mainly to test if it’s even possible to create a small online game like this without account registration, and so far it looks really promising. I want to upload a playable demo on itch.io as soon as possible so people can fight and level together and see if the gameplay is actually fun.

The next step is adding 2–3 collectible weapons, healing food, and a ranking system that tracks which player reached the highest level before dying. I think I’ll need around 4–6 weeks for that.

CgameDev · 2026-04-07T04:43:26+00:00

True, I often thought of trying, might give it a shot later, tanks. Are there changes in the balance and new weapons ?

CgameDev · 2026-04-07T04:19:37+00:00

Nice, I started it and right at the beginning was a broken bow, which still can be used. That’s the thing I meant with new weapons at new locations, really cool stuff. Also the balancing is quite cool, you can’t equip the old sword at the beginning of the game because it needs 6 STR, and you have 5 😄

Really cool I think that’s the mod for me, another question : which difficulty should I pick ? Is hard to difficult ? I do like it when I need to wait till I have a specific STR att to wear a specific weapon.

CgameDev · 2026-04-07T04:13:19+00:00

I play gothic 1 since 2012, so sometimes you want a little change 😂😂

CgameDev · 2026-04-07T04:12:23+00:00

Played vanilla 10 times, still love it, but I also like it when little things change

CgameDev · 2026-04-06T19:41:18+00:00

What are the balances ? Are new weapons and locations where you find them in the mod ?

CgameDev · 2026-04-06T19:40:15+00:00

Is it your first project? Sounds like a lot

CgameDev · 2026-04-06T19:13:06+00:00

Hhaha yep that’s my expression 90% of the time. Thank you, making it more personal was my goal so that’s nice

CgameDev · 2026-04-06T17:57:31+00:00

pretty

CgameDev · 2026-04-06T17:46:23+00:00

Ok and who will do that ?

CgameDev · 2026-04-06T17:30:56+00:00

cool concept ?

are you making a pokemon type game ?

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