Earn to Die is a masterclass in the 'upgrade-loop' genre of mobile gaming. The premise is simple: there's a zombie apocalypse, you have a beat-up car, and there's a helicopter far away. You drive until you run out of gas, earn money based on distance and zombies crushed, buy upgrades, and do it again. It sounds repetitive, but the sense of progression is incredibly satisfying.
The physics-based driving feels meaty and impactful. There is a visceral joy in finally affording that roof-mounted machine gun or a massive cow-catcher to plow through a horde of undead. The game keeps you coming back because that next upgrade—a bigger engine or a better fuel tank—is always just one or two runs away. It’s chaotic, loud, and incredibly fun.
Available on: iPhone, iPod
Version 1.0.24Thu Sep 21 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Updated with support for iOS 11
Drive your way through a zombie apocalypse!
Are you ready to drive for your life? The hit online game that enjoyed OVER 150 MILLION PLAYS has been revamped and re-engineered for the App Store, bigger and better than ever before!
** Top 10 iPhone app in over 40 countries! **
THE BEST OF THE ACTION, DRIVING AND UPGRADE GENRES
You're stranded in a desert surrounded by zombies. With only a run-down car and a small amount of cash at your disposal, your mission soon becomes clear – to drive through hordes of zombies in order to escape... alive!
Earn to Die sees you not only driving your way through hordes of zombies, but allows you to earn cash to upgrade, unlock and customise new vehicles. Is your vehicle not strong enough? Why not add a gun, or boosters, or even a spiked frame?
"An insane amount of fun ... never fails to bring a smile to my face" - 148Apps
"The more you play the better death machine you can build, and it is incredibly satisfying" - App All Knight
"Has you mowing down zombies like weeds." - AppAdvice
"It's a runner, except with cars. Also, it has zombies in it. Oh, and it's actually pretty cool." - Touch Arcade
"You’d have to be a zombie yourself not to enjoy jumping a schoolbus across a canyon" - Slide To Play
"We're serious, go download it now, it's oodles of mindless fun." - Pocket-lint
Key Features
● A brand new and extended STORY MODE which sees you driving cross-country during a zombie apocalypse
● 8 VEHICLES at your disposal, including a race-car, a truck and even a school bus!
● UPGRADES GALORE! Just unlocking a vehicle isn't enough, customise each vehicle with a range of upgrades
● Zombiesssssssssssss... Plenty of zombies... Be sure to introduce them to your car's front bumper
● A realistic ragdoll physics engine that allows you to crash into zombies and send them flying!
● Awesome animated sequences
● GAME CENTER support
● CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS for the best time in Championship Mode
● Survived the zombie apocalypse? Smash through pumpkins and unlock ACHIEVEMENTS in the brand new HALLOWEEN MODE
ALSO AVAILABLE IN HD
A stunning HD version is also available for the iPad, with Retina support for the new iPad. iPad users can search Earn to Die HD on the App Store for the HD version.
With over 150 Million Plays to the original online version, be one of the first to download the extended, BIGGER and BETTER version for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Drive your way through a zombie apocalypse!
Are you ready to drive for your life? The hit online game that enjoyed OVER 150 MILLION PLAYS has been revamped and re-engineered for the App Store, bigger and better than ever before!
** Top 10 iPhone app in over 40 countries! **
THE BEST OF THE ACTION, DRIVING AND UPGRADE GENRES
You're stranded in a desert surrounded by zombies. With only a run-down car and a small amount of cash at your disposal, your mission soon becomes clear – to drive through hordes of zombies in order to escape... alive!
Earn to Die sees you not only driving your way through hordes of zombies, but allows you to earn cash to upgrade, unlock and customise new vehicles. Is your vehicle not strong enough? Why not add a gun, or boosters, or even a spiked frame?
"An insane amount of fun ... never fails to bring a smile to my face" - 148Apps
"The more you play the better death machine you can build, and it is incredibly satisfying" - App All Knight
"Has you mowing down zombies like weeds." - AppAdvice
"It's a runner, except with cars. Also, it has zombies in it. Oh, and it's actually pretty cool." - Touch Arcade
"You’d have to be a zombie yourself not to enjoy jumping a schoolbus across a canyon" - Slide To Play
"We're serious, go download it now, it's oodles of mindless fun." - Pocket-lint
Key Features
● A brand new and extended STORY MODE which sees you driving cross-country during a zombie apocalypse
● 8 VEHICLES at your disposal, including a race-car, a truck and even a school bus!
● UPGRADES GALORE! Just unlocking a vehicle isn't enough, customise each vehicle with a range of upgrades
● Zombiesssssssssssss... Plenty of zombies... Be sure to introduce them to your car's front bumper
● A realistic ragdoll physics engine that allows you to crash into zombies and send them flying!
● Awesome animated sequences
● GAME CENTER support
● CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS for the best time in Championship Mode
● Survived the zombie apocalypse? Smash through pumpkins and unlock ACHIEVEMENTS in the brand new HALLOWEEN MODE
ALSO AVAILABLE IN HD
A stunning HD version is also available for the iPad, with Retina support for the new iPad. iPad users can search Earn to Die HD on the App Store for the HD version.
With over 150 Million Plays to the original online version, be one of the first to download the extended, BIGGER and BETTER version for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.




In Earn to Die, you are stranded in a desert surrounded by zombies. Your only escape is a distant rescue plane, but to get there, you'll need to drive through waves of the undead. Start with a small amount of cash and a basic car, then upgrade everything from the engine and tires to mounted weapons. Unlock new vehicles as you progress and see how far you can go before your fuel runs out.
8 Different vehicles including a school bus
Massive array of upgrades and weapons
Physics-based driving mechanics
Championship and Halloween modes
Prioritize fuel tank and engine upgrades early on. Distance is the most important factor for earning money. Only invest in weapons once you have enough speed to actually reach the larger clusters of zombies.
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Each vehicle has a set of unique upgrades. Use the boost (nitro) sparingly—it's best used to climb steep hills or push through thick crowds of zombies that would otherwise slow you down to a halt.
No, you keep all your cash and upgrades. The game is designed for you to make multiple runs to reach the finish.