They Are Coming
They Are Coming — a hybrid game with elements of roguelike, tower defense, and base building in the side-scrolling shooter genre for true enjoyment.
About They Are Coming
They Are Coming — a hybrid game combining elements of roguelike, tower defense, and base building in a side-scrolling shooter format. In the "Defense" mode, you play as a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world, returning to the orphanage to protect your younger brothers and sisters from waves of zombies. Weapons and tools can be purchased from the administrator and used to defend the city.
In "Sandbox" mode, you gain access to unlocked items and can build defenses against zombies, experiment with tactics, and build strategies without the threat of defeat.
You'll like this game if
— The mechanics are easy to master
— Zombie shooting
— Base building
— Using firearms
— Melee combat
— Puppet physics
— A creative sandbox mode
You won't like this game if
— You lose everything upon defeat
Developer Info
They Are Coming comes from NeoX, originally released in November 2024. The game was designed for browser-based play and runs across all major platforms without any installation. It is free for all players.
What They Are Coming Offers
- Designed for horizontal play, best experienced on desktop or tablet.
- Optional in-game purchases available. The core game is free.
Platform and Browser Support
They Are Coming works on any device with a browser and an internet connection. Supported platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS. The game uses landscape (horizontal) orientation.
How to Play
Choose a game mode. In "Defense" mode, you play as a survivor returning to the orphanage to protect your brothers and sisters from zombies. Your task is to build a defense using weapons and tools that can be purchased from the administrator. Every day, you ...
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Helpful Tips
- Play a few complete rounds before looking up guides. Your own observations about the game's systems are more useful than generic advice written for someone else.
- Prioritize ranged enemies first in mixed groups. Melee threats are easier to manage when nothing is shooting at you from across the room.
- Memorize the layout of the play area if the game reuses it. Spatial awareness is an advantage the game will not give you directly.
- The early levels teach mechanics that become critical later. Do not skip through them, even if they feel easy. The patterns they introduce come back.
- If the game offers cosmetic rewards, ignore them until you are comfortable with the core mechanics. Progression systems can distract from actual skill development.
- Watch how the game responds before committing to a single approach. Most games reward players who experiment early and specialize later.
How They Are Coming Plays
Power progression in They Are Coming feels tangible. New abilities do not just add damage numbers. They change how encounters play out, giving you options you did not have before.
What keeps They Are Coming from feeling like a button masher is the feedback loop. Every hit connects with visible impact, every dodge has a clear window, and the game communicates danger before it arrives.
Games Like They Are Coming
If They Are Coming clicked with you, try these free online Shooting Games. They are all browser games with no download required:
- Zombie Defense: Building Clearance
- Flat Zombies: Survival Shooter
- Tower Train: Zombie Defense 2D
- Zombie Horde: Build & Survive
- The Last of the Survivors
- Zombies vs Plants: Home Defense
- Zombotron Re-Boot
- Strike Force
Jump Into They Are Coming
They Are Coming has been reviewed by 2.6K players who gave it a 4.3 average. Play it free in your browser on desktop or mobile. No download, no registration.