How to play Zombie AR Shooter
Zombie AR Shooter is a free AR + voice game you can play online with no download. Protect the SAFE ZONE. Move your NOSE (turn your head) to aim. SHOUT ("pew!", "fire!") — or blink / open mouth to drop a STUN BEACON on the nearest zombie (charges refill). No camera? Play with touch/mouse. Zombie AR Shooter is made by ZappyDude, tested on phones and desktops, and loads in seconds without plugins or sign-up.
Zombie AR Shooter runs instantly in your browser on phone or PC.
Controls
- Use the on-screen controls on mobile, or keyboard and mouse on desktop.
- Follow the in-game tutorial on the first level – it shows every move you need.
- Pause anytime from the menu; progress is saved in your browser.
Tips
- Upgrade early and often – progression matters more than speed.
- Try again: each run teaches you enemy patterns.
- Rotate your phone to landscape for a wider view, and like the game to find it again later.
FAQ
Is Zombie AR Shooter free to play?
Yes. Zombie AR Shooter is completely free to play on ZappyDude (Premium members also play it ad-free). There is nothing to download or install.
How do I control Zombie AR Shooter?
You play with your face or hand plus voice commands. Use the on-screen controls on mobile, or keyboard and mouse on desktop.
Can I play Zombie AR Shooter on a computer?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android and iPhone.
Which devices does Zombie AR Shooter work on?
It works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers.
Zombie AR Shooter game guide
Goal of the game
In Zombie AR Shooter you play with your hand in front of the camera. Protect the SAFE ZONE at the bottom. Point/tap a zombie to drop a STUN BEACON (limited charges that refill). Hand tracking only.
Each run in Zombie AR Shooter lasts until you lose your 3 lives, so the real goal is to survive longer and beat your own best score.
Quick start
Zombie AR Shooter in one line: Siege survival — spend limited stun beacons to hold the safe zone!
- Press Play on this page — Zombie AR Shooter loads in a few seconds right in the browser.
- Tap Allow when the browser asks for the camera, then read the short tutorial card.
- Play your first run of Zombie AR Shooter slowly to learn how it reacts to your hand in front of the camera.
- After a game over, press Play again to try to beat your best.
Controls explained
- Quick reminder shown in Zombie AR Shooter: Limited stuns · Hold the safe zone!.
- Hold one hand about an arm's length from the camera so Zombie AR Shooter can see your whole palm and fingers.
- Move slowly at first: Zombie AR Shooter follows your fingertip in real time, and smooth movements are tracked more accurately than jerky ones.
- If Zombie AR Shooter feels too hard at first, play a practice round to learn the timing before chasing a high score.
Scoring and levels
Points in Zombie AR Shooter come from the code-defined rewards of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 points and more for different actions, so the bigger moves are worth chasing. Perfectly timed or perfectly placed moves earn bonus points in Zombie AR Shooter. Every 700 points you reach a new level, and Zombie AR Shooter speeds up and sends more at you each time. You start with 3 lives. Your best score is saved in your browser, and signed-in players also appear on the Zombie AR Shooter leaderboard. Watch out for boss waves, which take several hits but pay out big points.
Tips and strategy
- Don't chase every pickup in Zombie AR Shooter — grab only the ones on your safe path.
- Good, even lighting from the front makes tracking in Zombie AR Shooter far more reliable than a bright window behind you.
- Replay Zombie AR Shooter a few times: each run teaches you the patterns, and scores usually double after the first five games.
Device requirements and privacy
Zombie AR Shooter needs a device with a front or web camera (any recent Android phone, iPhone, laptop or Chromebook) and works best in Chrome, Edge or Safari. Allow camera access when asked; hand tracking runs entirely on your device with Google MediaPipe, and no video ever leaves it. It is free to play; free players may see a short ad between rounds (never during play), and Premium removes all ads.
