How to Make a Top-Down Zombie Shooter in Godot 4: 2026 Masterclass

Here is the full copy-paste version for the Top-Down Zombie Game. I’ve updated the features to include the wave system, barriers, and weapon store mechanics you mentioned in your timestamps, and swapped in the correct itch.io and Kenney asset links.

Video Title Idea
How to Make a Top-Down Zombie Shooter in Godot 4: 2026 Masterclass

Video Description
Stop watching and start building! In this massive 6-hour deep dive, we build a fully functional Top-Down Zombie Shooter in Godot 4. From wave spawning systems to in-game weapon stores and zombie navigation, this project-based tutorial is the fastest way to master intermediate GDScript and combat mechanics in 2026.

🚀 GET STARTED
Source Code & Main Site: https://www.redfoolsstudio.com/game-development

Play the Demo: https://redfoolsstudio.itch.io/how-to-create-a-top-down-zombie-game-in-godot

Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/QTqU2jGdZT

🛠️ WHAT’S INSIDE
Top-Down Mechanics: 360-degree movement, shooting, and camera tracking.

Zombie AI & Navigation: Enemy pathfinding, barriers, and door systems.

Wave Systems: Creating enemy spawners that increase in difficulty.

In-Game Store: Building a weapon purchase system and UI scripts.

Combat Logic: Bullet nodes, damage detection, and boss battles.

📦 RESOURCES & ASSETS
Get Godot Engine: https://godotengine.org/

Zombie/Shooter Assets (Kenney): https://kenney.nl/assets/top-down-shooter

UI Assets (Kenney): https://kenney.nl/assets/ui-pack

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