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Plants vs. Zombies

Platform(s): Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: PopCap Games
Developer: PopCap Games
Release Date: May 5, 2009

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'Plants vs. Zombies' Celebrates 16th Anniversary With First-Ever Vinyl Soundtrack

by Rainier on June 17, 2025 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT

Plants vs. Zombies combines real-time strategy, tower defense and collectible card games, but in a casual context.

Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants!

What do you do when there's a zombie on your lawn? If you answered "start planting flowers to defeat it," then you've likely heard of Plants vs. Zombies. Armed with dozens of zombie-zapping plants, from the classic peashooter to the devious cherry bomb, you’ll need to think fast and plant faster to stop all types of zombies dead in their tracks. And just when you think you've got a handle on things, obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog, and a swimming pool add to the challenge. With five game modes to dig into, the fun never dies!

Armed with 49 zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop 26 types of zombies dead in their tracks. Obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog and a swimming pool add to the challenge, and with five game modes to dig into, the fun never dies!


iam8bit, together with PopCap Games and EA, is thrilled to reveal a special Plants vs. Zombies collaboration in celebration of the iconic franchise’s 16th anniversary. For the first time ever, the head-bopping soundtrack will be available on vinyl, offered in two collectible formats: a 7” limited edition single featuring a riff on Billie Eilish, priced at $15.99, and a deluxe 2xLP edition priced at $44.99. Pre-orders are now live at iam8bit.com, and will remain open through July 15.

The 7” single features “Bad Zombies,” (see what we did there?) a track performed by The String Revolution featuring Tina Guo. Inspired by Billie Eilish’s chart-topping hit “Bad Guy”—which itself riffs on the Plants vs. Zombies theme song—this head-bobbing homage bridges gaming and pop culture in true Plants vs. Zombies fashion. The record comes housed in glow-in-the-dark album art, styled as a loving nod to Billie Eilish’s hit record When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, and includes a mesmerizing zoetrope center label that nearly comes alive while it spins. This edition is strictly limited to just 2,000 units worldwide—making it a true collector’s item for fans of the franchise and vinyl lovers alike.

The long-awaited 2xLP features the unforgettable score of Plants vs. Zombies on vinyl for the first time. Packed with the original soundtrack by Laura Shigihara and Peter McConnell, including the cult-favorite “Zombies on Your Lawn,” the 2xLP edition is  lovingly pressed on vibrant Plant Green and Zombie Purple vinyl, a nod to the game’s playful aesthetic. Album art comes courtesy of Modest Monster, who has captured the charm and chaos of the iconic backyard battlefield through a felt-fueled scene of intense garden combat; all the models featured are real figures photographed to perfection. 

Since 2009, Plants vs. Zombies has captivated players around the world for its wacky yet strategic gameplay, which pits players against the zombie hordes invading Neighborville, armed with a carefully curated arsenal of zombie-zapping greenery. Now, fans can enjoy the musical fun and frenzy through iam8bit’s upcoming collector’s releases. 

Key Features:

  • Play five game modes: Adventure, Mini-Games, Puzzle, Survival, plus the stress-free Zen Garden
  • Conquer all 50 levels of Adventure mode — through day, night, and fog, in a swimming pool and on the rooftop
  • Battle 26 types of zombies including pole-vaulters, snorkelers and “Zomboni” drivers
  • Earn 49 powerful perennials and collect coins to buy a pet snail, power-ups and more!
  • Open the Almanac to see all the plants and zombies, plus amusing “facts” and quotes
  • Browse Crazy Dave’s shop for special plants and tools to stem any zombie assault
  • Amazing graphics and soundtrack, plus a bonus music video
  • Infinite replayability: the game is never the same experience twice!

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