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Killing Floor
By Tripwire Interactive, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- first-person shooter
- survival horror
What it is
Killing Floor is a cooperative survival horror first-person shooter from Tripwire Interactive, released in 2009. Set in England after military cloning experiments go wrong, it sends players into devastated cities and countryside to survive waves of failed experiments. Co-op supports up to six players, and a solo mode is available for offline play. Teams can choose Perks, use medical tools, welders, and body armor, and decide where to fight across open, non-linear areas. The game lists ten monster types and more than 33 weapons, from knives and fire-axes to shotguns, rifles, and a flamethrower. Its Perks system turns in-game achievements into lasting character skill improvements, while ZEDtime adds slow-motion moments during combat. Steam features include multiplayer, co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, Workshop, achievements, stats, and a level editor. Killing Floor is listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS, with a Steam age rating of 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Co-op supports up to six players
- Solo mode supports offline play
- Perks provide lasting skill improvements
- Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop
- Listed for Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Steam age rating is 17
- Combat centers on waves of specimens
Who it suits
It suits groups seeking wave-based co-op survival horror, as well as solo players who want an offline mode. Players who like team roles, weapon choices, and shaping fights around the map have several listed systems to work with.
Killing Floor is built around surviving creature waves, either alone offline or with a team of up to six. Perks, equipment, and open areas give groups several ways to prepare and direct fights.
