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Direct Strike vs Zombie Defense

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,501 recorded sessions versus 4,861. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 2.4 min for Zombie Defense. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Zombie Defense
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeZombie Defense
Total sessions18,501 ▲4,861
Unique hosts1,615 ▲281
Avg players/lobby5.2 ▲2.7
Avg lobby open time1.6 min ▲2.4 min
Sessions (30d)9,999 ▲2,152
Tracked versions7026
Last hostedJun 9, 2026Jun 9, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
2,307
Jun 26
10,499
2,275
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Zombie Defense on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,501 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 4,861 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.2) than Zombie Defense (2.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 2.4 min for Zombie Defense. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,999 vs 2,152). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Zombie Defense by 281. Direct Strike has the wider host base.