Even compared to its sequels, the original Plants vs. Zombies is often cited as the best in the series. It didn't have the aggressive microtransactions or the "pay-to-win" mechanics found in many modern mobile titles. It was a pure, balanced strategy game where the only thing that mattered was how fast you could click a falling sun.
Why hunt down a clunky, 15-year-old Flash game when you have PvZ 2 on your phone?
While it focused on Adventure mode, some versions had modified "Survival" and "Puzzle" (Vasebreaker) modes that were much shorter than the full game. 3. The "Modern" Alternatives