Mini DayZ is a miracle of a port. It takes the hardcore, unforgiving survival mechanics of its PC big brother and shrinks them into a pixelated, top-down world that feels perfect for mobile. You are dropped into a randomly generated map with nothing, and every second is a fight against hunger, thirst, cold, and the infected.
What makes it work is the atmosphere. Despite the cute pixel art, the game is genuinely tense. Finding a can of beans or a pristine shotgun feels like a major victory. The permadeath mechanic means every decision matters—should you risk entering that military base for loot, or stay in the woods and survive on berries? It’s brutal, difficult, and absolutely addictive for anyone who loves the survival genre.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.4.0Wed May 23 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• New weapons PM, PB, Bizon, Groza, Madsen, SV-98(unlockable), VSS(unlockable)
• New items and gear: soviet vest, claymore, Long range scope, ammo 9x18, ammo 9x39.
• New game mode selection in main menu, without codes now.
• New game mode Breach: Player need to hold small area as long as possible from infected attacks.
• New game mode Casual: after death player will spawn in same run again on coast.
• Bandit groups now appear only starting from 2nd island.
• Military bases now split in two types: NATO and EAST.
• Loot respawn reworked.
• New secret location with Madsen machinegun.
• New infected policemans.
• Player and friendly survivor now dont trigger landmines and claymore(also beartraps will be, but not in this version)
• SVD now not spawns without PSO scope
• Fixed issue with too much zombie near tent.
How long can you survive in a post-apocalyptic world? Find out in Mini DAYZ now - an official pixel art rendition of the massively successful PC survival game - played by over 3 million fans.
It is you against the world in Mini DAYZ: explore a randomly generated map and scavenge for food, ammo and supplies. Use anything you find to craft advanced items. Protect yourself against aggressive infected and ferocious wolves. But most important of all: make sure to stay dry, warm and well fed at all times. The weather out there can quickly get under your skin and your wounds will not heal without you treating them…
There are no rules, except one - to survive.
In Mini DAYZ:
● Explore a beautifully handcrafted, pixel-art-style open world map with signature buildings
● Gear up your character and try to survive for as long as possible using tons of loot
● Watch your health, hunger and thirst levels, prevent blood loss
● Keep on surviving to improve your character stats, receive perks and collect achievements for your efforts
● Grow plants, craft new items and build a makeshift base with campfire and fences
● Meet AI survivors, both friendly and hostile, and fight (or avoid) various kinds of dangerous, ever-lurking infected
● Make the wilderness your friend, not your enemy - use natural resources to stay alive
● Find your way during the day/night cycle and do your best to stay warm while it is raining or snowing
● No in-app purchases
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.How long can you survive in a post-apocalyptic world? Find out in Mini DAYZ now - an official pixel art rendition of the massively successful PC survival game - played by over 3 million fans.
It is you against the world in Mini DAYZ: explore a randomly generated map and scavenge for food, ammo and supplies. Use anything you find to craft advanced items. Protect yourself against aggressive infected and ferocious wolves. But most important of all: make sure to stay dry, warm and well fed at all times. The weather out there can quickly get under your skin and your wounds will not heal without you treating them…
There are no rules, except one - to survive.
In Mini DAYZ:
● Explore a beautifully handcrafted, pixel-art-style open world map with signature buildings
● Gear up your character and try to survive for as long as possible using tons of loot
● Watch your health, hunger and thirst levels, prevent blood loss
● Keep on surviving to improve your character stats, receive perks and collect achievements for your efforts
● Grow plants, craft new items and build a makeshift base with campfire and fences
● Meet AI survivors, both friendly and hostile, and fight (or avoid) various kinds of dangerous, ever-lurking infected
● Make the wilderness your friend, not your enemy - use natural resources to stay alive
● Find your way during the day/night cycle and do your best to stay warm while it is raining or snowing
● No in-app purchases










Mini DayZ is the official 2D pixel-art version of the massive survival hit. You must explore a desolate world where resources are scarce and danger is everywhere. Scavenge for supplies, craft gear, and build a base to protect yourself from the elements and the infected. With no in-app purchases and a focus on pure survival, Mini DayZ offers a challenging and rewarding experience where your only goal is to stay alive.
Randomly generated open-world maps
Deep crafting and base-building system
Weather and day/night cycle affecting survival
Combat against zombies and hostile AI survivors
Completely free with no in-app purchases
Priority number one is finding a backpack and a melee weapon. Avoid fighting zombies until you have a way to bandage wounds, as bleeding is the number one killer of new players.
Mini DayZ, a fan-made tribute to Bohemia Interactive's zombie apocalypse survival game, has been posted to the publisher's website and is now free to play.
Yahoo News Singapore Mon Jul 13 2015
Mini DayZ 2 will be a faithful mobile adaptation of the popular zombie game. Mini DayZ 2 will expand on the survival elements from the previous title.
Dread Central Tue Jul 13 2021
Bohemia Interactive has announced that its “loot 'n shoot” survival game, Mini DayZ 2, has officially launched for iOS and Android mobile devices.
GameSpace.com Sun Feb 13 2022
Developer Bohemia Interactive is now hosting a miniature 2D tribute to their popular multiplayer survival game DayZ.
IGN Southeast Asia Mon Jul 13 2015
Bohemia Interactive has announced the launch of Mini DayZ 2 for Android and iOS, a hard-core multiplayer zombie survival F2P game.
Invision Game Community Sun Feb 13 2022
Almost everyone who calls themselves a gamer has heard of DayZ. The first alpha version of this title was released on Steam in 2013 and is...
Letem světem Applem Sun Oct 13 2019
Bohemia Interactive launches Android and iOS open Beta for its hard-core zombie survival mobile game, Mini DayZ 2.
FULLSYNC Sat Nov 13 2021
Right on schedule, the micro zombie-slaying game Mini DayZ has launched worldwide on iOS. Based off of Bohemia Interactive's popular PC...
Pocket Gamer Tue Feb 13 2018
Human depravity simulator/zombie survival game Day Z is every bit as intimidating as those who play it will tell you it is, but fortunately...
mxdwn Games Mon Jul 13 2015
If you're tired of waiting for zombie survival game DayZ to get a proper release, try playing this cute mini version in your browser instead...
VentureBeat Mon Jul 13 2015
Search houses and car wrecks for loot. Always keep an eye on your temperature and hunger meters, as they drop quickly in the rain.
The game saves your progress at the start of each new 'island' or area, but death is permanent.