Zombie Brain Run

Description

Zombie Brain Run is a 2D platformer game where you play as a zombie. Unfortunately, your brain got stolen by a magpie! Get it back before time runs out. Also, watch out: the competing zombie will try to get you! Run away from it while overcoming other obstacles along the way. The game was created in 48 hours for the ARD Game Jam 2026 with the theme "Body and Mind".

Features
  • Navigate through a post-apocalyptic city
  • Collect energy drinks to run faster
  • Overcome challenging obstacles that steal your time
  • Listen to the awesome soundtrack
Controls

How to Play

  • WASD / Arrow Keys for movement
Authors
  • Andrea Voggenreiter: Code and Development — itch.io
  • Dennis Dryja: Music and Sound Design — portfolio
  • Alex Spernau: Character Design and Character Animation — itch.io
  • car 13: Asset Art — itch.io
  • Rain Becker: Background Art, Environment Design, and Cutscene Animations — itch.io
Credits

This game was created for the ARD Game Jam 2026.

Detailed Credits
  • Andrea Voggenreiter: Code, Development, Level Design
  • Dennis Dryja: Music, Sound Effects (SFX)
  • Alex Spernau: Zombie Character Designs and Animation; Obstacle Assets (Rat, Shooting Machine); Title Card Color; Title Typography Color
  • car 13: Asset Art (Banana Peel, Energy Drink, Trash Can, Bird Frames); Title Card Line Art; Title Typography
  • Rain Becker: Backgrounds (City, Car, Pipes, Ramps, Buildings); Full Cutscene Animations
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MinneGames2 days ago(+1)

The Art Style ist toll! Als würde man durch ein Skizzenbuch rennen. Mechanisch leider etwas grob, aber es hat trotzdem viel Spaß gemacht.

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