Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3765230 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Developer | Ninth Dimension Games, UCF GAIM, UCF Biology, Utrecht University Biology, Brendanmillerxr |
| Publisher | Parasitic Behavioural Manipulation Lab |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 2 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 100% |
| Positive reviews | 2 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 2 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3765230/ |
Short description
Zombie Ants VR is a short educational experience that takes the player through the life cycle of Ophiocordyceps, a fungus that manipulates the behavior of insects in order to increase the spread of its spores. This "zombie fungus" was a large inspiration for the video game series Last of Us!
About this game
Zombie Ants VR is a short (5-10 minute) educational experience that takes the player through the life cycle of Ophiocordyceps, a fungus that manipulates the behavior of insects (in this case ants) in order to increase the spread of its spores. This fungus was a large inspiration for the video game series Last of Us and is often referred to as the "Zombie Fungus". The game offers several different control schemes to accommodate all sorts of players from those who have never used VR before to those who want a more interactive experience. There is also a motion sickness option. Educational content of the game is recommended for ages 12+, but may be suitable for younger audiences. Zombie Ants VR was created by a large collaborative effort between researchers, student, and recent-graduates of the University of Central Florida (UCF) biology, game development, and acting departments as well as the University of Utrecht (UU) biology, computer science, and arts departments. It was supported by NSF Career 1941546, made available to Charissa de Bekker, and internal funding form Utrecht University, made available to William C. Beckerson.
Supported languages
English * , Dutch * * languages with full audio support