# Dead Age — An innovative Survival-RPG

> Turn-based zombie survival RPG with permanent death and rogue-lite elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Headup GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-age/id940050911 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 136 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 607 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-age/id940050911/reviews.md

## What is Dead Age?

Survive the zombie apocalypse with turn-based combat and permanent death! Manage survivors, go on dangerous scavenging runs, build alliances, craft equipment, make difficult story-influencing decisions, defend your camp against undead hordes and experience non-linear rogue-lite elements. An innovative Indie Survival-RPG!

HOW LONG WILL YOU SURVIVE?
Just after the zombie outbreak you were fortunate enough to join a group of survivors and hole up in their camp.
But that doesn't set you out of danger! Food supplies are running low, injured survivors must be tended to and materials need to be scavenged to keep the camp intact.
The zombie threat increases steadily and gangs of hostile survivors keep you on the defensive.

"FINAL FANTASY"-STYLE TURN-BASED COMBAT WITH PERMANENT DEATH
Every survivor should be protected because you'll need all hands on deck to defend against the dangers of the apocalypse.
Scavenge supplies in zombie-infested areas, craft survival gear and buy and sell equipment to keep yourself and your camp members alive long enough to learn the skills necessary for long-term survival.
The combat system has its roots in classic role-playing games. You can fight strategically, learn to utilize various weapon types and use a range of bombs or traps.

ROGUE-LITE ELEMENTS
Should you fail to survive the apocalypse, you can purchase upgrades with medals earned in previous playthroughs to give your new character an edge to start with.
Unlocked pre-apocalypse professions of your character allow you to specialize in various jobs.
Each new playthrough offers different random missions and survivors to meet.

NON-LINEAR STORY WITH 6 DIFFERENT ENDINGS
A praised feature of Dead Age is its non-linear story with real in-game consequences. Decisions you make in conflict situations affect the story's future.
You can choose to be a hero and save more survivors, or let them die to stock up on supplies. You can build romance relationships with other survivors or start rivalries that may have disastrous chain reactions. 
Daily events offer new dangers and situations in which you must make choices that affect the survival chances of your camp.
Live long enough, and you'll have a chance to unlock one of the game's six possible endings.

Supported ingame languages: 
English, German, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian

## Key features

- Turn-based combat
- Permanent death
- Survivor management
- Scavenging runs
- Crafting equipment
- Non-linear story
- Rogue-lite elements

## What do users think of Dead Age?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging turn-based zombie RPG gameplay
- 💰 Excellent value for low price ($1-3)
- 🎯 Strategic depth with resource management
- 🔄 High replay value with multiple endings
- 📖 Compelling story with character development
- 🏆 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
- ⚙️ Well-balanced difficulty progression
- 🎨 Atmospheric retro graphics and visuals
- 🛠️ Robust crafting and skill system
- 🎭 Unique character personalities and romances

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes especially around day 19-25
- 📱 Poor optimization for smaller phone screens
- 🎮 Limited save system (only daily saves)
- 🔄 Repetitive combat encounters
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve and confusing UI
- 🎯 Difficulty spikes feel unfair at times
- 📦 Limited game duration (ends around day 38-42)
- 🌍 Lack of language localization options
- 🎮 Clunky menu navigation and interface
- ⏱️ Cannot save mid-day progress

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes during missions and exploration
- Invisible battle sprites causing auto-combat
- Quest completion failures without clear reason
- Menu selections not registering properly
- Dialog choices triggering accidentally
- Permanent upgrades disappearing after game deletion
- Items not received when supposed to
- Game freezing during equipment screen
- Charging discrepancies (price vs actual charge)
- Text too small on iPhone SE and smaller devices

**Most requested features**

- Dead Age 2 port to mobile platforms
- Female protagonist option
- Character customization system
- Cloud save synchronization across devices
- Mid-day save functionality
- Japanese language support
- Korean language support
- More locations and maps
- Additional skills and crafting recipes
- Larger UI buttons for easier selection
- Full screen optimization for modern phones
- Online multiplayer or arena mode
- Quick save button during exploration
- More diverse combat options
- Extended gameplay beyond day 42

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-age/id940050911/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very interesting

*2026-03-10, version 1.2*

You will love it, I can't wait for the next episode

### 4/5 — Angenehmes zombie turn-based Strategie mit interessanten Mechaniken

*2025-06-25*

Man muss zwar am Anfang ein wenig rein kommen, fühlt sich deswegen aber auch (meines Empfinden nach) ziemlich belohnend an und gegebener
replay-Faktor aufgrund von diversen Herangehensweisen und skills. Nicht zu stressig, hat trotzdem äußerst spannende Momente. :D
Teil 2 ebenfalls zu empfehlen!
Wann kommt endlich Teil3?

Als Zombiefreak wird man zufrieden sein 🧟‍♂️

### 5/5 — This game is pretty old for me and that’s make me happy

*2025-03-01, version 1.2*

I love to play trading game

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2025-01-27, version 1.2*

This game is dope, nice zombie RPG with a nice survival touch. It’s a must play for zombie survival gamers!

Hope the second one comes to mobile one day! Still waiting for dead age survivors!!! So pumped!

### 5/5 — Nice game

*2024-08-29, version 1.2*

Really enjoyed this game

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-06-02, version 1.2*

Really good game. Has a simple but good turn base fighting mechanic, and also a great story with brilliant management decision making for all the unique characters that join you

Really enjoying it

### 4/5 — Good but could be better (spoiler alert)

*2023-05-19, version 1.2*

This is an awesome game. But I don’t like that it ends on day 42. I can hardly get my gear maxed out.

### 2/5 — Нудно

*2023-03-04, version 1.2*

Нудно, что добавить?

### 5/5 — Bestes Handy Spiel aller Zeiten

*2022-12-02*

Dem ist nichts hinzuzufügen ☺️
Schade dass es Teil 2 nicht im AppStore gibt

### 1/5 — Idioma

*2022-09-08*

Precisam atualizar para outros idiomas

## Frequently asked questions about Dead Age

### What is Dead Age about?

Dead Age is a survival RPG where you must endure a zombie apocalypse. It features turn-based combat, permanent death for your characters, and requires you to manage survivors, scavenge for resources, and make critical story decisions to keep your camp alive.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Key mechanics include strategic turn-based combat inspired by classic RPGs, permanent death for survivors, resource management, crafting equipment, and making non-linear story choices that influence the game's outcome. Rogue-lite elements provide replayability with random missions and survivors.

### Is Dead Age free to play?

Based on the provided information, Dead Age is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Dead Age available on?

The provided description does not specify the platforms Dead Age is available on. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

### How does the permanent death system work?

In Dead Age, if a survivor dies, they are gone permanently. This adds a layer of challenge and consequence to gameplay, as you must protect your team. However, earned medals from previous playthroughs can be used to purchase upgrades for new characters, offering a slight advantage in subsequent attempts.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-06-24

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

The performance has been improved, so the game shouldn´t crash anymore. 

If you have any issues or feedback, please send a mail to support@headupgames.com

### 1.1 — 2017-06-12

The default language is now correct according to the device setting.

### 1.0 — 2017-06-07

No release notes.

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