Item: Zombieville USA
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

82/100

Zombieville USA is a quintessential piece of App Store history that still holds up remarkably well today. It captures the 'side-scrolling beat 'em up' energy perfectly, but with a survival-horror twist. The art style is iconic—chunky, expressive characters and smooth animations that make every shotgun blast feel incredibly satisfying.

What makes the game addictive is the simple yet deep progression loop. You start with a lowly pistol and basic stats, but as you scavenge cash from houses, you unlock a devastating arsenal including flamethrowers and chainsaws. The balance between managing your ammo and venturing further into the zombie-infested suburbs creates a great sense of tension. It’s a perfect 'pick-up-and-play' title that prioritizes visceral fun and style over complex narratives. For anyone looking for a stylish, high-action arcade experience, this is a must-play classic.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

304871622

$0.99 13+★4.6 225 reviews

Author : Mika Mobile, Inc.

Pubish Date : Sun Feb 15 2009

Last Update Date : Mon Aug 28 2017

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.0Mon Aug 28 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Improved compatibility with modern iOS hardware and software, including 64-bit support. Zombies never die. Also improved controls for larger screens with easy-to-reach buttons for entering doors and swapping weapons.
Zombieville USA - one of the biggest hits on the app store! Over 1.5 million players and counting! Try it out for yourself and see why Zombieville USA is the definitive zombie experience on the App Store, spending more than 500 consecutive days in the US Top 100 charts!
For the latest on what we're up to, you can follow MikaMobile on Twitter! http://twitter.com/MikaMobile
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Welcome to Zombieville USA!
When your town is overrun by the walking dead, there's only one thing left to do - go through their pockets and look for loose change! As the lone survivor of a zombie apocalypse, it's up to you to battle legions of the undead in a never ending fight for survival! How long can you hold out? Scrounge for cash and ammunition, and buy up to 15 upgradeable weapons as your inevitable doom closes in around you...
Zombieville USA combines the timeless appeal of classic arcade games with stunning graphics you have to see to believe.
FEATURES:
- Defend yourself with 15 different weapons, from shotguns to chainsaws, even rockets, katanas and flamethrowers!
- Deceptively simple gameplay, with more depth than meets the eye. Manage your cash and ammo carefully, or become zombie chow!
- Be amazed by some of the most spectacular graphics and animation ever seen on a phone!
- Intuitive touch-screen controls are easy to pick up and play.
- Conveniently auto-saves your progress after each level - play at your own pace!
Be sure to check out the eye-popping trailer at www.zombievilleusa.com!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
We have a new game available now - Battleheart 2!
Zombieville USA - one of the biggest hits on the app store! Over 1.5 million players and counting! Try it out for yourself and see why Zombieville USA is the definitive zombie experience on the App Store, spending more than 500 consecutive days in the US Top 100 charts!
For the latest on what we're up to, you can follow MikaMobile on Twitter! http://twitter.com/MikaMobile
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Welcome to Zombieville USA!
When your town is overrun by the walking dead, there's only one thing left to do - go through their pockets and look for loose change! As the lone survivor of a zombie apocalypse, it's up to you to battle legions of the undead in a never ending fight for survival! How long can you hold out? Scrounge for cash and ammunition, and buy up to 15 upgradeable weapons as your inevitable doom closes in around you...
Zombieville USA combines the timeless appeal of classic arcade games with stunning graphics you have to see to believe.
FEATURES:
- Defend yourself with 15 different weapons, from shotguns to chainsaws, even rockets, katanas and flamethrowers!
- Deceptively simple gameplay, with more depth than meets the eye. Manage your cash and ammo carefully, or become zombie chow!
- Be amazed by some of the most spectacular graphics and animation ever seen on a phone!
- Intuitive touch-screen controls are easy to pick up and play.
- Conveniently auto-saves your progress after each level - play at your own pace!
Be sure to check out the eye-popping trailer at www.zombievilleusa.com!

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 225 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

In Zombieville USA, your neighborhood has been overrun by the walking dead, and it's up to you to fight your way through! Armed with a variety of weapons and skills, you must survive as long as possible while collecting cash to upgrade your gear. Featuring a unique art style, 15 different weapons, and multiple playable characters, Zombieville USA offers endless hours of zombie-blasting fun. Scavenge houses for supplies, manage your ammo, and don't let the horde corner you!

Features

15 different weapons ranging from pistols to chainsaws

Unique, high-resolution 2D art and animation

Multiple character classes with specialized skills

Persistent upgrades and shop system

Tips

Scavenging for Success

Never skip a house! Inside you can find extra ammo and cash. However, keep an eye on your character's position, as zombies can spawn quickly while you are inside a doorway.

Promotion Videos

Zombieville USA 3D | Release Date Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

Zombieville USA

26th March 2009. San Francisco, USA. - Unity Technologies today celebrates the first no.1 hit game created with its Unity 3D tools. Mika...

GamesIndustry.biz - Fri May 29 2009

Mika Mobile's Decision To Stop Making Games For Android Raises Troubling Questions And Concerns About Developing For The Platform

If you've never heard of Mika Mobile, that's not a huge surprise - they're a small, but fairly successful mobile game developer that focuses...

Android Police - Sun Apr 29 2012

Zombieville USA iPhone Review

Zombieville USA is a quick side-scrolling zombie blaster, made for those who need a quick fix of action.

IGN - Fri May 29 2009

Game Developer Leaves Unprofitable Android Market

Mika Mobile, the developer behind Zombieville USA and Battleheart, is pulling its support away from Android. The studio just can't justify the money spent on...

Gotta Be Mobile - Sun Apr 29 2012

[New Game] Review: Zombieville USA (From The Makers of Battleheart) - Classic Sidescrolling, Modern Bugginess

Earlier today, Mika Mobile, developer of the popular game Battlheart, released their popular iOS title Zombieville USA on the Android Market...

Android Police - Mon Aug 29 2011

iTunes Rewinds 2009

iTunes has rewound 2009 to take a look at some of the best, and highest selling games of 2009.. On the list if best games are some of our...

AppSpy - Fri Jan 29 2010

Mika Mobile releases Zombieville USA 2 on Android and brings the original back from the grave [Update: Battleheart too]

Yes, Zombieville USA 1 and 2 are on Android. The Zombieville USA games are simple side-scrolling beat-em-ups set during a zombie apocalypse.

Android Police - Mon Aug 29 2016

Mika Mobile re-releases Battleheart and Zombieville USA for free on Android, updates Zombieville USA 2

Well that's one amazing way to support your apps. Mika Mobile, the maker of the recently released Lost Frontier, has made some games that...

Pocket Gamer - Mon Aug 29 2016

Fight Off Hordes Of Undead By Yourself Or With A Friend In Zombieville USA 2

Zombieville USA 2 ($0.99) by Mika Mobile, Inc. is the second incarnation of the action shooter Zombieville and it's much more polished than...

AppAdvice - Thu Dec 29 2011

AppTalk: Interview with Noah Bordner Developer of OMG Pirates! and Zombieville USA

Mika Mobile has created two great games for the iPhone in Zombieville USA and more recently the superb OMG Pirates! Now you can get a little insight into the...

AppAdvice - Mon Mar 01 2010

Gameplays

Upgrading Your Arsenal

The Shotgun is your best friend for crowd control early on. Save your cash to unlock the Flamethrower for late-game waves where the zombie density increases significantly.