
Plants vs. Zombies
by PopCap Games · published by Electronic Arts
Released May 5, 2009 on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.

About Plants vs. Zombies
Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense game in which players protect their suburban home from waves of approaching zombies by placing various plants on a grid-based lawn. Each plant has a unique defensive function, from shooting projectiles to blocking or exploding, while different zombie types require specific strategies to defeat. The game spans five stages across daytime, nighttime, backyard pool, fog, and rooftop settings, with additional puzzle, mini-game, and survival modes.
A homeowner faces a sudden zombie invasion of their suburban neighborhood. Armed with an unlikely arsenal of plants and fungi that can shoot, block, and explode, the homeowner must defend their property across five increasingly dangerous stages. Behind the shambling hordes lurks Dr. Edgar George Zomboss, an evil scientist who commands the undead and pilots a giant robot called the Zombot. With the help of a peculiar neighbor named Crazy Dave and his shop of gardening supplies, the homeowner must push back the zombie assault from their front lawn, through their backyard pool, and all the way up to their rooftop for a final confrontation with the mastermind behind the invasion.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2GHz+ processor |
| Memory | 1GB of RAM |
| Graphics | 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality |
| DirectX | DirectX 8 or later |
| Hard Drive | 65+MB of free hard drive space |
Plants vs. Zombies FAQ
When did Plants vs. Zombies come out?
Plants vs. Zombies was released on May 5, 2009 for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Is Plants vs. Zombies on PlayStation 5?
No. Plants vs. Zombies has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Is Plants vs. Zombies on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Plants vs. Zombies has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Is Plants vs. Zombies on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Plants vs. Zombies has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PS Vita.
Who is making Plants vs. Zombies?
Plants vs. Zombies is developed by PopCap Games and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Plants vs. Zombies multiplayer?
Yes. Plants vs. Zombies supports single player and co-operative.
How much does Plants vs. Zombies cost?
Plants vs. Zombies costs $4.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Plants vs. Zombies good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 98% of 156,575 reviews are positive. Critics average 71/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Plants vs. Zombies?
The minimum GPU is 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Plants vs. Zombies system requirements page.
Plants vs. Zombies series
11 games in release order
- Plants vs. Zombies

- Plants vs. Zombies: GOTY Edition

- Plants vs. Zombies Presents: Talking Zombatar

- Plants vs. Zombies Adventures

- Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

- Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

- Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes

- Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 - Frosty Edition

- Plants vs. Zombies: Match

- Plants vs. Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia

- Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted














