
Game Overview
Ardennes, 1944 becomes the starting point for a gleefully grim action game where the Reich’s last miracle is not a supertank or secret missile, but one extraordinarily hungry zombie. Rather than fighting the undead, you control their outbreak, turning a collapsing World War II front into a buffet of soldiers, civilians, and anyone unlucky enough to stand nearby. The tone is darkly comic rather than historically reverent, built around the absurd pleasure of transforming humanity’s weapons of war into obstacles for a growing brain-eating mob. From the forests and battlefields of Belgium, the campaign pushes its infection beyond the war and into stranger eras.
Play begins with a lone zombie that must close the distance, bite victims, and convert them into additional shambling allies. Each level becomes a compact survival-and-assault puzzle: identify vulnerable targets, avoid gunfire, mortar blasts, tank rounds, and other lethal defenses, then use the expanding horde to overwhelm resistance. Humans do not simply wait to be eaten, so positioning and timing matter when soldiers can shred exposed zombies before they reach their prey. Stages also hide secrets and optional challenges, encouraging repeat runs for players who want to fully clear areas rather than merely reach the exit with a few survivors.
Its best idea is the reversal of the familiar zombie-game formula: the undead are not the threat closing in from the darkness; they are your disposable, ever-growing force. The historical opening gives way to a broader time-spanning setup, letting the developers play with new human prey, weaponry, and environments without being tied entirely to the Second World War. That makes it feel closer in spirit to compact horde-management action games than a conventional shooter, with a focus on momentum, attrition, and mischievous experimentation. Players who enjoy offbeat indie games, undead comedy, and simple tactical pressure should find plenty to chew on, while completionists get extra value from the hidden objectives scattered throughout each stage.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a They Are Coming! [The 6-month initiative] folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 SP1+ / 8 / 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphic card (+2GB)
- Sound Card: Any
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for They Are Coming! [The 6-month initiative] (v1.0)?
After extracting They Are Coming! [The 6-month initiative] (v1.0), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 2.02 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.