They Are Coming

They Are Coming is a 3D zombie defense shooter where you hold a shelter against waves of hungry undead, one day at a time. You build barriers, buy weapons and traps, and aim for the head to keep the cash flowing. The tone leans toward horror, so the For Parents section below covers what to expect.

What Is They Are Coming?

Hordes of zombies have overrun the world, and your shelter holds some of the last survivors. Your job is to keep it standing. Shoot, build, earn money, and spend it on better gear.

The game sits in the Shooter category with Survival, Action and 3D tags, and its themes include Defense, Horror, Building and Fighting. It is single player only. The community keeps a They Are Coming wiki on Fandom that explains the general aim of the game if you want background.

How to Play They Are Coming?

Each day you set up your defenses, then fight off the horde that arrives. Kills pay out money, and money buys weapons, grenades and traps. The game runs smoothly in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

Desktop Keyboard and Mouse Controls

Controls on desktop: WASD keys (move / drive) • Mouse (aim / look around) • Arrow keys (move / steering) • Spacebar (jump / action).

One catch trips people up. Menu picks are made with the mouse, and Space only confirms. Arrow keys and WASD do not move the selection between items, so click the item you want first, then confirm.

Mobile Touch and Virtual Joystick Navigation

Mobile controls: Tap to interact / jump • Virtual Joystick • Touch screen controls. The joystick handles movement, and you tap the screen for actions and menu choices.

Touch makes shop menus easier than keyboard, since you simply tap the item you want.

Day to Day Survival and Roguelike Progression

Every day is a short cycle of preparing and then surviving. Whatever money you earn feeds directly into the next day’s gear. Stronger weapons and extra traps are what let you outlast longer waves.

Managing Permadeath and the Endless Run Loop

This is a hardcore roguelike loop, so losing your defense ends the run. Treat each day as a investment decision. Spending everything on one flashy gun can leave your barriers too thin to survive the night.

Players often ask how to beat They Are Coming. The honest answer is steady upgrades and not overspending, because the run keeps going until you fall.

Weapons, Traps, and Defensive Upgrades

Your shopping list covers weapons, hand grenades and traps. You grab weapons, use traps, and survive. Each purchase comes out of the money your kills earn.

Unlocking Lucille and High-Tier Firearms

Lucille and the stronger firearms are bought with the money you collect from destroying targets. There is no secret trick, so bank your earnings and buy them when the shop offers them. Prioritize one reliable weapon before chasing the rest.

Deploying Barriers and Defensive Traps

Build sturdy barriers between the horde and the shelter so zombies are slowed while you shoot. Traps add damage while you reload or reposition. Place them where zombies bunch up for the best return.

Zombie Horde Behaviors and Shelter Defense

The horde is thirsting for human blood and heads straight for the shelter. Barriers buy you time, and your gun does the rest. Watch the angles zombies approach from and put your defenses there.

Survival Tactics and Gold Optimization Strategies

Gold and coins come from destroying your targets, so efficient killing is efficient earning. Every shot should serve that goal.

Maximizing Headshots and Bounty Collection

Aim for the head. Headshots drop zombies faster, which saves ammo and keeps the horde from reaching your barriers. Use the mouse for fine aim on desktop, or steady drags on touch.

Resource Management and Smart Spending

Split your money between barriers, traps and weapons rather than putting it all in one place. Keep grenades for clusters of zombies. A balanced setup survives more days than a single strong gun.

Where to Play They Are Coming

They Are Coming is free to play right now on Arcazi.com, in your browser, with no download needed.

Also available on the App Store for iOS.

Also available on Google Play for Android.

Quick Answers for Shelter Defenders

A few common searches, answered briefly. Fans also trade tips on the r/TheyAreComing community.

How to get the shock armor in they are coming?

The fact sheet gives no specific unlock steps, so keep earning money and check the shop as you progress.

What is they are coming in german?

The phrase translates roughly as “Sie kommen”, but this page covers the zombie defense game.

What is they are coming in germany?

It is the same game wherever you play. The title just means the zombie horde is on its way.

More Shooters to Try Next

• Rooftop Snipers – A quick duel game with tight, physics-driven gunplay.
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• Marble Blast – A lighter change of pace with rolling-ball action.
• Narrow One – Medieval team combat with a focus on castle fighting.
• Masked Special Forces – Squad-style shooting with a tactical feel.
• Ultrakill – Frantic, aggressive combat built around speed.

If you want more guns and action, browse the full Shooter collection.

For Parents

They Are Coming is tagged Horror, Shooting and Fighting, and the story centers on zombie hordes attacking a shelter. Players shoot enemies, many with headshots, and defend survivors. Parents may want to look at a session first to see whether the horror theme suits their household.

Ready to Hold the Shelter?

They Are Coming is free and playable instantly in your browser on Arcazi.com. No download needed.