# Dead Route

> Action-shooting game with endless running, zombie survival, and character customization. (iPhone/iPad app by 2 Zombie Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-route/id742162089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [2 Zombie Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/998360952)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 289 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 208 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-route/id742162089/reviews.md

## What is Dead Route?

DEAD ROUTE is an epic action game filled with zombies, blood, and tons of mayhem! The apocalypse is here, and the zombies are hungry.

How long can you survive? 

Find out in DEAD ROUTE.
 
RUN, AIM AND FIRE!
Addictive combination of endless running and action-shooting! Tear through waves of zombies and fend them off, or they will eat you alive!  

CUSTOMIZE AND BUILD
Customize your character, build out an arsenal of weapons, upgrade your equipment and become a zombie killing machine.

STRATEGIZE AND ESCAPE
Test your skills, plan your moves and reserve your shots, or risk having your brain eaten! 

SOCIAL GAMEPLAY
Challenge your friends via Facebook, top the leaderboard and escape the DEAD ROUTE!

Dead Route is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some extra items, which will charge your iTunes account.  You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings.

## Key features

- Endless running and action-shooting
- Wave-based zombie combat
- Character customization
- Weapon arsenal and upgrades
- Strategic planning and escape
- Social gameplay and leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Zombie Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Zombie Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 220 Zombie Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 480 Zombie Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 800 Zombie Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road Trip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Grave Digger | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dead Route?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 😊 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging zombie-killing mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual style
- 👩 Female protagonist character
- ⏱️ Quick missions for short play sessions
- 🎯 Rewarding challenge progression
- 🔫 Variety of weapons and upgrades

**Cons**

- 💰 Extremely high in-app purchase prices
- 🐛 Broken jump mechanics and timing issues
- ⚠️ Instant death on minor collisions
- 🎮 Clunky and unresponsive controls
- ⏳ Long energy/turn wait times
- 💸 Difficult coin grinding without purchases
- 🔄 Data loss and purchase restoration issues
- 📱 iOS 8 compatibility problems
- 🎬 Poor character voice acting
- ❌ Lack of game updates and support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Jump fails to execute or executes incorrectly
- Game crashes and freezes frequently
- Screen zoomed in on iOS 8 with no zoom control
- Video ads for loot fail to load
- In-app purchases charged but items not received
- Purchase restoration not working across devices
- Game data loss and progress resets
- Lane-switching controls unresponsive
- Game incompatible with iOS 8
- Display scaling issues on certain devices
- Energy consumption continues after failed attempts
- Outfit reward descriptions inaccurate (bikini outfit)

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer local WiFi mode
- More character skins and customization options
- Additional episodes and missions
- New zombie types and enemy variety
- Tilt controls instead of swipe controls
- Health bar instead of instant death
- Faster lane-switching mechanics
- Better jump animation and responsiveness
- More varied weapon stats and balance
- Sequel or major content expansion
- Easier coin earning methods
- Ability to pause or slow character speed
- More cutscenes and expanded story

## Recent user reviews (10 of 289)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-route/id742162089/reviews.md

### 1/5 — O jogo é ruim pois sou menino e o personagem é menina zumbis quadrados e nada realista

*2026-05-16, version 2.2.0*

1

### 1/5 — Scam game

*2026-02-14, version 2.2.0*

Dont download this itll scam your money 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

### 1/5 — Needs updating

*2025-10-24, version 2.2.0*

I lost all my data and packages I bought, the game won’t let you restore anything. I’m not going to restart from scratch. Please fix the problem it’s a great game but I’m not putting the time and effort from
Level one again

### 5/5 — Dont let this game dead

*2025-01-11, version 2.2.0*

Update the game please🙏🥲

### 5/5 — Please keep updating ASAP!!!!!

*2024-07-03, version 2.2.0*

This is my first time leaving comment on a game. I love this game and i got so upset when updates had stopped. It’s been years and still have this game on my phone. This game’s musics are soo good that even sometimes i just play this game to listen the musics playing even though it’s only 4 lol. Pleeease keep updating this game and add new songs, new episodes, new zombies here!!!!!

### 5/5 — Обновление

*2024-02-11, version 2.2.0*

Сделайте обновление пожалуйста!!!или выпустите вторую часть!!!!

### 5/5 — 💙💙💙

*2024-01-10, version 2.2.0*

I LOVE THIS GAME MORE THAN ANYTHING!!!

### 5/5 — great game

*2022-12-16, version 2.2.0*

proud to be a player since it first came out. i wish they still worked on the game to this day, some of us still play it.

### 1/5 — FIX FACEBOOK LOGIN

*2022-07-21, version 2.2.0*

PLEASEEEEEEEEE

### 1/5 — Erro no login com facebook

*2022-07-17, version 2.2.0*

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## Frequently asked questions about Dead Route

### What is Dead Route?

Dead Route is an action game set in a zombie apocalypse. It combines endless running with shooting mechanics, challenging players to survive against waves of zombies. Players can customize their characters, upgrade weapons, and strategize their escape.

### What are the key features of Dead Route?

Key features include an addictive blend of endless running and action-shooting, the ability to customize your character and build a weapon arsenal, strategic gameplay for planning moves, and social features like leaderboards and challenges via Facebook.

### Is Dead Route free to play?

Yes, Dead Route is free to play. However, it offers optional in-app purchases for extra items that can be bought with real money. Players can disable in-app purchasing through their device settings if they prefer.

### What platforms is Dead Route available on?

The description mentions that in-app purchases charge an iTunes account, indicating it is available on iOS devices. It is a mobile application designed for smartphones and tablets.

### How do I survive in Dead Route?

To survive in Dead Route, you need to master the combination of running, aiming, and firing to fend off waves of zombies. Strategizing your moves, upgrading your weapons and equipment, and planning your escape routes are crucial for long-term survival.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2018-01-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes and new devices support.

### 2.1.24 — 2017-02-09

Bug fixes.

### 2.1.23 — 2017-02-07

Bug fixes.

### 2.1.22 — 2017-01-12

+ iOS 10 support
+ Bug fixes

### 2.0.4 — 2015-09-23

• Bug fixes and other improvements to game performance

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-06.*