Killing Floor

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1475 Ratings

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  1. dmx14
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    En general, mi impresión del juego es positiva, disfruté de varios aspectos y considero que es una experiencia sólida. A pesar de algunos aspectos que podrían mejorarse, siento que Killing Floor logra mantenerme entretenido y comprometido con su acción y atmósfera.
  2. Ciocolici
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    When it comes to co-op zombie survival games, "Killing Floor" holds a special place, and I used to compare it to other popular titles like Left 4 Dead and Zombie Army. They form the big three in the genre, offering thrilling undead encounters. However, as time has passed, more contenders have emerged, expanding the choices for co-op zombie game enthusiasts.

    In terms of visuals, "Killing    When it comes to co-op zombie survival games, "Killing Floor" holds a special place, and I used to compare it to other popular titles like Left 4 Dead and Zombie Army. They form the big three in the genre, offering thrilling undead encounters. However, as time has passed, more contenders have emerged, expanding the choices for co-op zombie game enthusiasts.

    In terms of visuals, "Killing Floor" is undeniably beautiful, capturing a dark and eerie atmosphere that sets the stage for intense gameplay. And speaking of gameplay, it's where the game truly shines. The experience is incredibly fun and addicting, drawing players into a world of relentless action and endless hordes of zombies.

    The satisfaction of taking down enemies and witnessing the slow-motion effects is incredibly rewarding, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the game. The adrenaline rush that comes with each successful kill is a major highlight for many players, and I couldn't agree more.

    Throughout my time with the game, I found myself immersed in the experience, finding little to dislike about the title. "Killing Floor" stays true to its identity and purpose, offering pure rampage and relentless zombie killing. It doesn't pretend to be something it's not, which is refreshing in a world filled with games trying to be everything at once.

    While "Killing Floor" might not have as much co-op gameplay as Left 4 Dead and Zombie Army, it carves its own niche with a focus on fast-paced action and combat.

    As for the current population numbers, because of the existence of a sequel, I am not entirely sure of the details, but my time with the game left a lasting impression, and I can confidently say it's a game worth exploring for any fan of the co-op zombie survival genre. "Killing Floor" delivers on its promises and provides an exhilarating experience for those seeking relentless zombie mayhem.    … Expand
  3. LT_Gruber
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute gem of a game.

    Killing Floor is a true classic and, in my opinion, one of the best wave shooters today.

    The principle is simple, hordes of mutated zombie-like monsters, called Zeds, are on the loose and you must survive their onslaught in a certain number of waves. After each wave, you earned some cold cash that you can spend at the trader that then opens. You can buy ammo and new weapons here. Be quick tough because she will only be there for a few minutes before closing and starting the next wave.

    Killing Floor has a simple story, set in London, about a scientist who created the Zed’s but then the experiment backfired, the Zed’s mutated to their grotesque forms and they break out of the facility. The scientist, Kevin “The Patriarch” Clamely is behind the experiments and is also twisted and genetically modified. He is the end boss of the game after completing all the waves.

    Besides from the standard wave mode, you can also play trough some story missions which holds the same principle, but with an actual goal to complete. Find samples, find the exit, bring gold bars to a certain drop point, that kind of stuff. It is a nice diversion from the standard game play.

    In Killing Floor, you can play as many different classes that you can level up to unlock more abilities. You can be a medic, a firebug, a sharpshooter and many more. By killing enemies with weapons that fit your class, you earn experience for that class and, on higher levels, unlock special bonuses to become stronger.

    The graphics look great and detailed and they have a grim and dark atmosphere, fitting the game well. There is all kinds of stuff going on in the background like captive Zed’s in tanks, burning cars and spooky fog in the forest level. The animations and gore is perfect and the added rag doll makes the game feel more realistic.

    Sound wise, Killing Floor nailed it. Bullet impacts, weapon fire, explosions and enemy screams and grunts are solid and bone chilling at times. It really enhances the experience. And on that note, the music is epic. Many tracks are heavy metal songs and for me, it cannot get wrong. My personal favorite is the “Infectious Cadavers” track that plays throughout the story missions and sometimes in the wave modes.

    The controls are fluent and the extra challenge comes from the fact that you do not have a corsair to aim at enemies. You need to aim down your sight to aim properly, a unique feature as far as I can tell.

    The only issue I had with Killing Floor is the terrible matchmaking for online play. It is one of the worst kinds of systems in place. When joining a game, it works fine. You refresh the list of available servers, choose one and you are good to go. But when you want to play with friends for example, you need to make a killing floor server with open source tools, all kinds of next level Linux scripts and even then, it may not show up for your buddies when trying to join. I get that dedicated servers are not for everyone, but as far as I know, Killing Floor is the only game that uses this kind of matchmaking.

    But overall, Killing Floor is a fantastic game and, by now, a real classic. Its successor resolved all the issues and has far more content now, but I can always return to this blast from the past.

    Absolutely recommend this game.    … Expand
  4. RoyBrewer
    Sep 14, 2022
    9
    I adore this game it has maintained a level of fun gameplay in groups. I will forever recommend this game to people because a night with friends drinking and playing this could never be replicated.
  5. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Такс такс такс что тут у нас нездоровый баланс ахахах наканецта на самом деле когда выкупаешь все механики и все паттерны то становится скучно разматывать кого угодно в каком угодно количестве абсолютно любым оружием но в этом и прелесть разве нетТакс такс такс что тут у нас нездоровый баланс ахахах наканецта на самом деле когда выкупаешь все механики и все паттерны то становится скучно разматывать кого угодно в каком угодно количестве абсолютно любым оружием но в этом и прелесть разве нет
  6. Bruninho1997
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Muito bem otimizado e divertido, diversas fases e uma infinidade de mods desenvolvidos pela comunidade.
  7. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    The best Coop Shooter out there. It's so much fun to play this with friends and it's challenging unlike many other coop Shooters.
  8. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    7
    When it comes to co-op zombie shooters this is somewhere in the middle. The 2nd one is better tho.
  9. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    Hello there! It's me, Jayden Pickens! I'm back. Again, I forgot my e-mail, so here it is, my final, third metacritic account. I wish metacritic would update their website, so stuff like this wouldn't happen, but nope. My whole life is basically a meme... I'm a f**** living meme. I also had almost my house burned down today. Cool, huh? Still, I'm writing this review of Killing Floor. GotHello there! It's me, Jayden Pickens! I'm back. Again, I forgot my e-mail, so here it is, my final, third metacritic account. I wish metacritic would update their website, so stuff like this wouldn't happen, but nope. My whole life is basically a meme... I'm a f**** living meme. I also had almost my house burned down today. Cool, huh? Still, I'm writing this review of Killing Floor. Got this game for free, really like it. It's a cool game, but you won't need it nowadays. Just buy Killing Floor 2. It's exactly the same, but way better. Still, Pickens approves!… Expand
  10. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Gran juego, y su banda sonora es una joya, me hubiera encantado que agregasen para correr, pero es entretenido.
  11. LightPoth
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    Such a good and grand game, brings back old memories from 2009 and 2010 such nostalgia.
  12. UncleEd
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Killing Floor is my kind of online shooter. It is sinister, horror themed, features awesome metal soundtrack. It also has a very team oriented gameplay. A couple of bad players are usually enough for your team to fail the campaign so it is quite important that everyone knows somewhat how to play the game. For the same reason, it currently suffers from the recent free giveaway as theKilling Floor is my kind of online shooter. It is sinister, horror themed, features awesome metal soundtrack. It also has a very team oriented gameplay. A couple of bad players are usually enough for your team to fail the campaign so it is quite important that everyone knows somewhat how to play the game. For the same reason, it currently suffers from the recent free giveaway as the servers are full of newbies trying to learn the game.

    What I loved the most about Killing Floor was the shooting mechanics. I have played shooters for more than 20 years now and rarely have I seen games where it feels so satisfying to shoot an enemy. This is not just about the weapons, but also how the enemies and sound & visual effects react to your bullets. It really feels great.

    The game also has great gameplay value. You can’t just jump into it and expect to do anything more than licking the floor if you are playing on a difficulty higher than normal. Your approach should be to start with easy or normal, learn the game mechanics, get accustomed to your perk and gain some levels on your specific perk before you move to higher difficulties. Otherwise, you will simply not survive as Killing Floor is a quite unforgiving game.

    Talking about perks, I have tried Sharpshooter, Firebug and Demolition in my 75+ hours of Killing Floor and each perk felt like playing a different game. If you don’t like your perk so much, definitely give a chance to some of the others (firebug being my favorite). And finally, the maps. There are dozens of maps with unique atmosphere. Beating one game in each map for the first time should take you around 30 hours. To conclude, Killing Floor is one of the best online shooters out there. If you liked any of the Left 4 Dead titles and you are ok with a similar but much darker game, look no further.

    PS: Toy Master DLC is quite boring, imbalanced and in my opinion is not suitable for the Killing Floor mechanics. Feel free to ignore it.    … Expand
  13. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Great multiplayer experience, with memorable hard-rock music playing constantly playing, and waves of Zeds that you have to fight. What makes this even better is the Steam workshop content, adding even cooler and sometimes difficult maps to survive on.
  14. DrYellowJacket
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    One of the best games ever made. The shooting is sold, the zeds are interesting and the voice acting is hilarious. This game deserves far more praise than it gets. Balancing is amazing, no gun is overpowered and if you have a good team composition you can dominate. The game is all about learning what works and what doesn't, every weapon is situational and requires actual skill to use. VeryOne of the best games ever made. The shooting is sold, the zeds are interesting and the voice acting is hilarious. This game deserves far more praise than it gets. Balancing is amazing, no gun is overpowered and if you have a good team composition you can dominate. The game is all about learning what works and what doesn't, every weapon is situational and requires actual skill to use. Very underrated and a must buy!… Expand
  15. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    7/3/2011: I picked up Killing Floor a while back on a whim, and was immediately glad I had- the deceptively simple gameplay and lasting appeal of the perks and constant new maps kept me interested in this game much longer then most shooters. Even now, when I haven't played for a bit, something pulls me back in- an event, a new character pack, a new weapon. If Tripwire continues their7/3/2011: I picked up Killing Floor a while back on a whim, and was immediately glad I had- the deceptively simple gameplay and lasting appeal of the perks and constant new maps kept me interested in this game much longer then most shooters. Even now, when I haven't played for a bit, something pulls me back in- an event, a new character pack, a new weapon. If Tripwire continues their update model, I suspect Killing Floor will gain lasting appeal amongst zombie hunters everywhere.… Expand
  16. MetaCrap
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    This game is probably the most underrated co-op shooter ever. The lack of a cross hair and sprint take some getting used to, however. It is better than the sequel which is a complete mess.
  17. pokrishka
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    Awesome and very addictive wave based shooter. If you have 3-5 friends you would have amazing time. There's quite a lot of content and core gameplay is solid as superman's dookie.
  18. Popcultures
    Aug 24, 2015
    9
    A really fun game that can pose a challenge but still keep you entertained with a never-ending amount of zeds to kill and brutalize. It will seem hard at first (especially in solo mode) but once you get used to it, you'll be in for tons of fun! I do honestly think co-op is where the game shines its brightest, not only because it makes it easier to survive, it's because then you get to feelA really fun game that can pose a challenge but still keep you entertained with a never-ending amount of zeds to kill and brutalize. It will seem hard at first (especially in solo mode) but once you get used to it, you'll be in for tons of fun! I do honestly think co-op is where the game shines its brightest, not only because it makes it easier to survive, it's because then you get to feel the magic feeling of teamwork, with players constantly sharing money, just because it helps everyone on the team out. The varying monster types are intresting to see as well, because you've got your fat zeds, crawler zeds, screaming zeds, invisble zeds, rocket-launching zeds and your normal every-day zed (there is plenty more zeds after that, but you get the gist).

    There are holiday events that will happen on (who guessed it?) holidays or in the same month as the holiday. These events give you the opportunity to get a new character when you get all of the achivements, which is pretty awesome, not to mention the holiday maps that are always unique and intresting. I think the gameplay is enhanced when you play with friends, because communicating will be a lot easier and it's just fun to blast some zeds with you buddies.

    Overall this game is pretty sweet, but it is a good idea to buy it on sale in case you think it's a little too repetitive for your taste.
    And that concludes this review of this awesome zed genocide simulator.    … Expand
  19. Mak54291
    Apr 27, 2015
    7
    If this game would have more content, I could have given a real nice score. Something like 9? But this got to be a joke, 3 maps and 1 boss?

    So anyway, the game still reach 7 for me. The graphics are great and very dated. The sound effects are nice too but the music could have be better. For the gameplay, it does not reach the greatness of L4D2 imo but still we have something real good.
  20. JimCorbett
    Apr 19, 2015
    6
    Killing Floor is a coop shooter where you find yourself shooting "specimens" which come at you in waves. If you survive until the end then you win. It's simply and fun for a while. Unfortunately, like most zombie games, it becomes repetitive quite quickly. The gameplay is solid and there isn't much to complain about here. You buy guns with money you gain from finishing waves and killingKilling Floor is a coop shooter where you find yourself shooting "specimens" which come at you in waves. If you survive until the end then you win. It's simply and fun for a while. Unfortunately, like most zombie games, it becomes repetitive quite quickly. The gameplay is solid and there isn't much to complain about here. You buy guns with money you gain from finishing waves and killing enemies and then use said guns to kill more baddies. However the game also has perks which you can level up by dealing damage with certain weapons or killing specific enemies. These perks give you huge boosts which drastically alter good of a job you can do. These perks also have insanely high requirements. This turns the game into a huge grind where you're just trying to level up perks so you even have a chance at surviving on higher difficulty levels. I don't think it helps the game at all and only adds to the repetitive nature. The game has a server browser which is nice, however teams only consist of 6 players, so lobbies fill up quick and it makes it a pain to try and play with friends unless one of you is able to host a server. If you don't host a server, plan on having other players join in as well. Overall I enjoyed my time with it but it was too repetitive to warrant a high score.… Expand
  21. gloriouspotato
    Apr 4, 2015
    8
    (Killing Floor as of March 2015)

    One of the funnest co-op shooters I know. KF has good gun mechanics and a fair amount of maps to choose. The recent introduction of Objective Mode has added an extra degree of variation to the gameplay, and the seasonal events add a welcomed cosmetic change to the Zeds. Although the overall gameplay formula is rather simplistic and repetitive in nature,    (Killing Floor as of March 2015)

    One of the funnest co-op shooters I know. KF has good gun mechanics and a fair amount of maps to choose. The recent introduction of Objective Mode has added an extra degree of variation to the gameplay, and the seasonal events add a welcomed cosmetic change to the Zeds. Although the overall gameplay formula is rather simplistic and repetitive in nature, the game manages to somehow remain entertaining even when playing the same maps over and over.

    Now for the negatives. Firstly, enemy hitboxes can occasionally be wrongly placed, and although the user interface is perfectly functional, its presentation is a bit crude and unrefined. Visuals are slightly dated, and some maps are poorly optimised, causing unreasonable levels of stuttering and framerate drops even in high-end PCs (Steamland and Stronghold in particular). I would also prefer if the game encouraged mobility in teams, as the most efficient method of surviving seems to be just finding a good place to camp, even in HoE difficulty. This is fun for a awhile, but certainly does become a little stale.

    Overall rating - 7.9/10    … Expand
  22. flametail23
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    Killing Floor is a game that you can easily lose hours and hours on as it is very fun. It's a great time...if you have a friend who owns the game so you have someone to talk to and plan out your strategies with. The only problem I have is that if you join into a game that has been going on for a few rounds, you will be very underpowered and will find your self needing a lot of help fromKilling Floor is a game that you can easily lose hours and hours on as it is very fun. It's a great time...if you have a friend who owns the game so you have someone to talk to and plan out your strategies with. The only problem I have is that if you join into a game that has been going on for a few rounds, you will be very underpowered and will find your self needing a lot of help from your teammates
    8/10    … Expand
  23. Swight
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    This game is extremely good devs are super cool played it 2 years and KF2 is coming out soon
    I have almost 100 games but form all of them this is the best one I highly recommend everyone to buy kf or wait for kf2
  24. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    The graphics aren't bad, and they have different difficulty levels of the game to make it more interesting. If you're getting bored of the game then it's because you likely have been playing on the easy settings, because without good teamwork the higher difficulties can be very challenging. It's definitely a game worth trying, especially if you like shooter games and sci-fi type of games.The graphics aren't bad, and they have different difficulty levels of the game to make it more interesting. If you're getting bored of the game then it's because you likely have been playing on the easy settings, because without good teamwork the higher difficulties can be very challenging. It's definitely a game worth trying, especially if you like shooter games and sci-fi type of games. I would have to recommend you trying this game out as I think you'd like it and would enjoy logging in some time.… Expand
  25. Neocrak
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This great game is a worthy rival of the Left 4 Dead series and the perfect game to play on Halloween thanks to their latest update.
    The gameplay of this title is brutally high as you can install mods and community input.
    The heavy metal soundtrack insistent style encourages killing mutants and other creatures without stopping for a second. Very addictive multiplayer. The graphics are    This great game is a worthy rival of the Left 4 Dead series and the perfect game to play on Halloween thanks to their latest update.
    The gameplay of this title is brutally high as you can install mods and community input.
    The heavy metal soundtrack insistent style encourages killing mutants and other creatures without stopping for a second.
    Very addictive multiplayer.
    The graphics are very good without being perfect. Highlights include animations, effects and maps.
    Wide range of weapons, maps and skins.
    You can create your own map with the editor and the game is updated from time to time, such as the new update for Halloween or last summer update.
    With many achievements to unlock on Steam, 280 to date.
    Definitely a highly recommended for fans of shooters, zombies, horror and gore game.    … Expand
  26. Stryker218
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    One of the best PC zombie games around. Better than left for dead 2 (Although that is a great game) Tripwire has truly put so much content and work into this game its a must place if you have a pc. It takes a different look on zombies that arent just mindless people who were bitten. The zombies can be blown apart which makes for a more immerse game although not as in debt as left for dead.One of the best PC zombie games around. Better than left for dead 2 (Although that is a great game) Tripwire has truly put so much content and work into this game its a must place if you have a pc. It takes a different look on zombies that arent just mindless people who were bitten. The zombies can be blown apart which makes for a more immerse game although not as in debt as left for dead.
    Graphics 7/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Online 10/10
    Reputability: 9/10
    Mod support: 9/10    … Expand
  27. Audisek
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    Very addictive and awesome coop survival horror.

    It's shame that critics were being too salty about the original state of game 5 years ago. It keeps getting new content up to this day for free, which is rare in today's monetized world. The 5€ on a Steam sale was well worth the hundreds hours of enjoyment.
  28. MyRaceIsDoctor
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    bought this game years ago for 19.99 it does go on sale a lot but regardless i didnt mind spending my money. being i have over 400 hours in killing floor i can say it is well worth picking up. all my perks are level 6 and i spend most my time running around user generated maps and mods just to have some fun on the side. 6 player coop by default really is a ton of fun some servers runningbought this game years ago for 19.99 it does go on sale a lot but regardless i didnt mind spending my money. being i have over 400 hours in killing floor i can say it is well worth picking up. all my perks are level 6 and i spend most my time running around user generated maps and mods just to have some fun on the side. 6 player coop by default really is a ton of fun some servers running custom game settings will allow for more. the game is much more tatical then left for dead series and requires a lot of team work to live through the level. they always have various holiday events and watching the game update and get more free content over the years has been great in closing i am so ready for killing floor 2.… Expand
  29. Blazer48
    Jul 27, 2014
    9
    I've played Killing Floor for months upon months and I suppose the best way to describe it in one word would be "Repetitive". Granted with all the maps that Tripwire has provided, not to mention their latest game mode Objective, it's spiced things up. It's challenging to the point where you can be fine one moment and be zombie fodder the next. The difficulties are merciless which I wishI've played Killing Floor for months upon months and I suppose the best way to describe it in one word would be "Repetitive". Granted with all the maps that Tripwire has provided, not to mention their latest game mode Objective, it's spiced things up. It's challenging to the point where you can be fine one moment and be zombie fodder the next. The difficulties are merciless which I wish was done more but once you go through it so many times, it becomes predictable. I personally loved the game enough to buy all the DLC but then again I also wound up playing the majority of the game solo.

    The game itself is fun however there's alot broken in the game too. The server select is a mess, often not working properly. The zombies often get in fights with themselves and even rarer they'll tag along beside you like a faithful pet for some unknown reason instead of attacking you.

    All in all, I loved the game and highly recommend it. IF not for the gameplay, then for the glorified and extensive ways to kill them all.    … Expand
  30. Manudl96
    Jul 12, 2014
    9
    This game is one of the most adrenaline coop-survival-horror that I've ever played. I really think that if you play it for at least 15 hours you can understand the fun of the game, to make the game more fun is better if you play it with your friends.
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Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Cynamite
    70
    Killing Floor is a zombie game that lacks brain and own ideas. In the main part it's simply a Left 4 Dead clone with boring maps and graphics. But Killing Floor's emphasis on tactical gameplay, the solid coop mode and the cheap prize make the game worth a look.
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  2. Gameplanet
    75
    Tripwire Interactives Killing Floor is what you would expect of a polished mod, but doesn't exceed expectations as a retail game. It's good, but unfortunately far from perfect. A nice addition to the survival-horror genre though, and it has an attractively cheap price tag.
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  3. IGN
    75
    While the single-player experience is pretty much non-existent and there are still a large number of bugs that have to be contended with, there's enough of a foundation here for players to enjoy. Hop online and kill monsters for Queen and Country.
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