Earn to Die in IOS

Drive through zombies!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

92/100

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.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

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.


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 3637 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

Earn to Die screenshot 1Earn to Die screenshot 2Earn to Die screenshot 3Earn to Die screenshot 4

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.

Features

1

8 Different vehicles including a school bus

2

Massive array of upgrades and weapons

3

Physics-based driving mechanics

4

Championship and Halloween modes

Tips

Promotion Videos

Earn to Die - Official Trailer (Out now on the App Store) - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

No, you keep all your cash and upgrades. The game is designed for you to make multiple runs to reach the finish.

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