Plants vs. Zombies DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Plants vs. Zombies

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreStrategy
DeveloperPopCap Games
PublisherPopCap Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesPlants vs. Zombies
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Plants vs. Zombies is a strategy game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by PopCap Games.

Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Plants vs. Zombies series. PopCap Games also made Peggle, Bejeweled Twist and Bookworm for the DS.

Plants vs. Zombies supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Plants vs. Zombies is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Plants vs. Zombies gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Plants vs. Zombies cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Never Lose Sun52043754 D5810AF8 02043754 E1A00000 D2000000 00000000
Disable Seed Packet Cooldowns5206F430 15841024 0206F430 15840024 D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Money94000130 FCFB0000 022CC174 0001869F D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Money94000130 FCFB0000 022CC788 0001869F D2000000 00000000

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Plants vs. Zombies walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Plants vs. Zombies FAQ

Who made Plants vs. Zombies?

It was developed by PopCap Games.

Is Plants vs. Zombies multiplayer?

Yes. Plants vs. Zombies supports up to 2 players.

How long does Plants vs. Zombies take to play?

As a strategy game, Plants vs. Zombies typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Plants vs. Zombies on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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