Dumb Ways to Die is a masterclass in how to turn a public safety announcement into a cultural phenomenon. What started as a PSA for Metro Trains Melbourne has evolved into one of the most charmingly morbid mini-game collections on the App Store. The art style is the secret sauce here—those colorful, bean-like characters are so adorable that watching them get sliced, electrocuted, or eaten by piranhas feels hilarious rather than gruesome.
The gameplay is fast-paced and twitchy, reminiscent of the WarioWare series. You'll go from flicking away piranhas to wiping vomit off the screen or carefully balancing a character to avoid a fall. The escalating speed keeps you on your toes, and the desire to unlock all the characters for your train station provides a genuine sense of progression. While some mini-games can feel a bit repetitive after a long session, the sheer variety and the catchy, iconic theme song make it a must-have for quick bursts of fun.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 36.5.0Mon Mar 09 2026
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You've seen the video - now the lives of those charmingly dumb characters are in your hands.
Enjoy 82 hilarious mini-games as you attempt to collect all the charmingly dumb characters for your train station, achieve high scores and unlock the famous music video that started it all.
Download the FREE game now to enjoy the new fun and remember, be safe around trains. A message from Metro.
GAMEPLAY
- Why is his hair on fire? Who cares, just RUN!
- Quickly wipe your screen free of puke
- Balance that wobbling glue eater
- Flick the piranhas out of range of those precious private parts
- Swat wasps before it's too late
- Best not invite that psycho killer inside
- Carefully remove forks from toasters
- Help self-taught pilots
- Get back from the edge of the platform you fools
- Have patience at level crossings
- No crossing the tracks! Not even for balloons!
- And who knew rattlesnakes were so picky about mustard?
Plus loads more!
PLUS
- Perfect your dumb-death prevention skills to unlock the full set of characters for your train station
- Earn your own local copy of the original video
- Create your own Dumb Ways character from loads of facial features, accessories and more!
Watch the original Webby and Cannes award-winning video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.You've seen the video - now the lives of those charmingly dumb characters are in your hands.
Enjoy 82 hilarious mini-games as you attempt to collect all the charmingly dumb characters for your train station, achieve high scores and unlock the famous music video that started it all.
Download the FREE game now to enjoy the new fun and remember, be safe around trains. A message from Metro.
GAMEPLAY
- Why is his hair on fire? Who cares, just RUN!
- Quickly wipe your screen free of puke
- Balance that wobbling glue eater
- Flick the piranhas out of range of those precious private parts
- Swat wasps before it's too late
- Best not invite that psycho killer inside
- Carefully remove forks from toasters
- Help self-taught pilots
- Get back from the edge of the platform you fools
- Have patience at level crossings
- No crossing the tracks! Not even for balloons!
- And who knew rattlesnakes were so picky about mustard?
Plus loads more!
PLUS
- Perfect your dumb-death prevention skills to unlock the full set of characters for your train station
- Earn your own local copy of the original video
- Create your own Dumb Ways character from loads of facial features, accessories and more!
Watch the original Webby and Cannes award-winning video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw
Experience the viral sensation that started it all! Dumb Ways to Die challenges you to keep a cast of lovably dim-witted characters alive through a series of increasingly rapid mini-games. From swiping away piranhas to defending your private parts from light-hearted danger, you'll need quick fingers and faster wits. Earn points to unlock the full music video and build out your train station with all the characters you've managed to save—or fail to save.
80+ hilarious mini-games
Iconic, award-winning soundtrack
Character collection and station building
Challenging reflex-based gameplay
The game accelerates as you score higher. Focus on the visual cues immediately as the mini-game starts. For 'Piranhas', keep your fingers moving across the bottom. For 'Balance', use micro-tilts rather than large movements to avoid overcorrecting.
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