One house, a lab inside, and thousands of zombies outside. Hold out while Dr. Ferrán finishes the cure, then take it to the whole city: six chapters, 140 waves and 28 bosses. Every run earns coins for the upgrade tree.
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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION
Last House Standing gameplay guide and player questions
Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.
Our guidance
How do I progress if I lose a round?
Losing is part of the plan. Every zombie you defeat drops coins, and you keep these coins even when your house falls. You can then spend them on a wide upgrade tree with over 40 nodes to improve your defenses for the next attempt.
Are there specific strategies for the upgrade tree?
There is no set path for upgrades. You can choose to go all in on your cursor power, fill the field with various traps like bear traps and mines, or try a completely unique strategy that nobody else has attempted yet.
Some zombies wear helmets that allow them to shrug off hits. You must continue attacking them until the helmet flies off, leaving them vulnerable to your cursor or traps. Keep firing until their protection is removed to ensure they are defeated.
When a plane flies over and drops a crate, you must move your cursor to collect it. Inside, you might find powerful items like incendiary ammo, a frost effect that stops enemies, or an airstrike to clear the map.
How does the gameplay change in the second chapter?
The second chapter takes place at night, where you rely solely on floodlights to see. You will face new, challenging zombie types like crawlers that stay below your bullets and grasshoppers that can leap directly over your traps and wire.
What happens to my survivors in the later city chapters?
In the city chapters, you no longer defend a house. Your survivors are out in the open, and if they fall during these missions, they do not come back. You must manage their survival carefully across these four additional, distinct chapters.
In the prison complex, inmates will attempt to dig tunnels under your fence. Additionally, you must contend with guards who wear bulletproof vests, requiring more sustained damage or specific trap placements to overcome their increased durability during the wave.
Yes, the game supports saving at any time. This feature allows you to pause your session and return later without losing your current progress, making it easier to manage the 8 to 10-minute runs at your own pace.
The Zombiary is a collection that tracks everything you have killed during your playthroughs. It serves as a record of the various zombie types you have encountered and defeated, allowing you to review your progress against the game's diverse enemy roster.
Are there different ways to play if I have limited mobility?
Yes, the game includes a Mouse Only Option, which allows you to play without needing complex keyboard inputs. It is also designed to be playable without timed input, making it accessible for players who prefer a more relaxed control scheme.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
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For Last House Standing · Steam edition.
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Steam lists single-player support. Read the developer’s requirements if you need to play without an internet connection; single-player does not by itself establish offline access.
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