# Survival Z

> Zombie survival game with randomized routes, character upgrades, and trap mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Ember Entertainment, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-z/id1464246022 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ember Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474826007)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 7,061 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 640 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2021-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-z/id1464246022/reviews.md

## What is Survival Z?

After the event, humanity lies on the brink while zombies dominate the landscape! You are a survivor. Armed with your wits and bravado, you are determined to save all who remain.

Your goal is clear: find survivors and seek out a way to exterminate the undead menace. Choose your way along randomly generated routes to build and battle your way through environments crawling with zombies.

Features:
• Blast your way through a wide range of zombie types.
• Place traps and obstacles to increase your chances of survival.
• Collect and upgrade equipment to power up your character.
• Ever-changing routes create endless replayability. No two runs are the same!
• Bring other survivors into the fold and fight alongside them.
• Unique story events that with extra rewards...for those who can survive them.
• Over 15 playable characters, 50 unique levels, and infinite possibilities for fun!

## Key features

- Battle diverse zombie types
- Place traps and obstacles
- Collect and upgrade equipment
- Randomly generated routes
- Recruit and fight with survivors
- Unique story events

## What do users think of Survival Z?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simple yet satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls and auto-targeting
- 🎨 Visually appealing art style
- 💡 Layered ability combos
- 🔥 Intense and frantic action

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent performance issues and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear progression and upgrade system
- 🤕 Overly punishing difficulty
- 🧠 Lack of meaningful character/ability differentiation
- 🌀 Chaotic screen clutter from loot drops

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing when accessing unexplored areas
- Looping audio and visual effects
- Survivor NPCs getting stuck at spawn points
- Inconsistent save data syncing across devices

**Most requested features**

- Endless/wave-based mode
- Ability to keep/carry over gear between runs
- More varied enemy types and boss encounters
- Clearer explanations of game mechanics
- Difficulty settings or customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-z/id1464246022/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Simple Fun Yet With a Flawed Item Pickup System

*2023-09-13*

This is one of those shooter survival games that’s repetitive but satisfying nonetheless. It’s replay-ability relies upon the Vial Run portion of the game where it basically becomes an endless run.

Unfortunately, your “endless” runs will absolutely end by the time the game’s frame rate drops to 0 as the hundreds of vials that drop from enemies fills the entire screen — that is if you’re still able to hold your device that is now capable of steaming a sauna.

Seeing as how the last updates were likely over 2 years ago at the time of my writing this review, it’s unlikely this obvious issue will ever be resolved nor the additional maps promised at the end of the campaign ever released. It’s okay, you can play a game like this a while before it’s best to just write your review, enjoy your sauna, and move on.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2023-01-25, version 1.1.3*

Honestly what a surprise. Really the perfect little zombie shoot ‘em up. I played through the entire single player progression in one sitting!

There is a fair amount that is done very well here. The single finger movement and auto target is perfect. It even recognizes subtle gestures toward an enemy to switch focus—which is indicated by the yellow dotted circle underneath. A way more satisfying experience than say a Diablo immortal where you point abilities by long pressing them. It just never felt right to me (not to mention the insane monetization scheme).

The ability bonus layering is also great. It’s super satisfying to setup a combo of something like a arrowhead (that makes arrows fly out of the dead zombie on hit) and a ricochet. Arrows flying everywhere, zombies exploding, it’s great!

A nice variety of monsters with unique abilities and enough frantic action to keep you engaged. I especially like the behemoth with car doors for armor. 

Great visual design as well to the maps. The hardware store in the supermarket level was especially well done. 

Good job guys, thanks for making a great game!

### 1/5 — Tired of half way done games

*2021-12-17, version 1.1.3*

Stars going down because of the unfinished story. Also, New levels coming “soon” has a different definition to me. Again, half finished games is not what I’ve paid for. Please don’t allow this to happen. Developer must be making enough money to not care about the actual story or negative reviews. So sad. 

This is a really great game to play. The graphics, mechanics, and weapons are cool and enemies are balanced. I am, however, sick and tired of halfway done games. Do not read the story, it will abruptly end without the obvious needed resolution. I emailed the developer and their response was “we don’t comment on upcoming features.” I guess they are fine getting money for those who play for a while and leave. Apple should be ashamed to allow SO many obviously half done games. I paid for whole games!!!!!

### 4/5 — Just ok

*2021-10-17, version 1.1.3*

I really wanted to like this game. Everything about it is great, except one thing….me! Lol. I’m terrible at it, and it’s very frustrating when you die you start back at square one. Why can we just start from where we left off? I’m probably going to delete the game. I got to the diner once after about 5 tries, died at the diner, and decided I’m not doing that all over again. Plus you lose everything you got. *sigh*  I’m sure with practice I would get better, but as of now, I think I’ll find another game.

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2021-08-12, version 1.1.3*

I started playing it about the time it released. Some of the levels do take some time, so it’s not a quick 30 second play. It is intensive enough that you need to focus on it too. It’s not a mindless game. It is fun and isn’t too hard to start, but it does pick up difficulty pretty quick. It’s an addicting game too, so be prepared to get sucked in. Im a fan. I like it. I haven’t played it as much in the last couple months, but not because I don’t like it, but because I haven’t had time. Fun game!

### 5/5 — Higher difficulty levels!

*2021-07-29, version 1.1.3*

I like this game alot. Not gonna lie. But I wish the difficulty ramped up a little bit more/faster in the main story mode. It’s like the zombies can’t keep up with my upgrades and new equipment so I end up blasting them all away the first time I play through a new level if I equip the gear I found in the previous level and upgrade it all the way. Anyways other than that I like the game you should play it but I hope that there is more difficult stages in the updates to come

### 3/5 — Good but

*2021-07-25, version 1.1.3*

This is a good game, fun to play mechanics are ok but it’s way too fast paced for its own good, maps are too small, character is too slow, shooting is too slow and zombies are too much and too fast. That’s really the only issue here, if you slowed the zombies by like 10% or something or made maps less cramped or just bigger or made the character slightly faster it would be much better. As of right now, dying it fast and the character is slow. Not a good combo when zombies are nearly as fast as you, have ones that shoot and are hard to see along with just having tons of them. Also like I said before dying in this game is WAY too fast especially considering you lose everything and then have to start at a harder level and can’t grind so you’re just banging your head against a wall for awhile. Too many small issues to be called a good game as of right now

### 3/5 — Fun. Hard to Advance. Cant Install on all Devices.

*2021-06-23, version 1.1.3*

This is a fun game but the levelling is a bit confusing and it's quite difficult to survive. It would be nice to have some difficulty modes to choose from. One hit can take 1/4 to 1/2 your health and you can't heal until you do more missions so you have to play almost perfectly to survive to the healing stations.

Also, I installed on my Apple TV and iMac but am unable to install on my iphone or ipad. It starts to download but always eventually stops. When I try to finish it just starts the process all over. I have plenty of space, the OS is updated... it's just a glitch.

### 5/5 — A surprise hit

*2021-06-21, version 1.1.3*

Gave this a try after a bit of waiting. I wasn’t sure about the graphics based on the previews but wow, I appreciate the level of details in each area. I was playing the game and just suddenly realized how beautifully varied and highly detailed the backgrounds and foreground of the stages are, the artists really worked hard and had a great sense of creativity and style, and it shows. 

I’m not even talking about the gameplay, which is simple but great just how it is; focusing on both  loot, and dodging hard hitting zombies and other monsters on just one life. It’s a survival but atleast you keep your gear and gold every respawn. 

Love this game.

### 4/5 — Perfectly Balanced Game

*2021-05-10, version 1.0.6*

This is popular one of 2 games I play for Arcade. This game is very well balanced, I read few reviews about being to hard to get coins. But if they make it easy what’s the point of the game and it’s tactics? You increase your health, speed and weapons each level little by little by playing smart. I was able to beat this game in about a week and half playing a little here and there. Overall it’s a really good game. I wish they get an update for new levels so I can keep playing and maybe give each survivor a special perk when using them. Maybe multi player in the future? I’m playing on an iPhone 11 Pro very minimal on issues.

## Frequently asked questions about Survival Z

### What is Survival Z about?

Survival Z is a game where players take on the role of a survivor in a world overrun by zombies. The main objective is to find other survivors, battle the undead, and seek a way to eliminate the zombie threat.

### What are the key gameplay features?

Key features include battling various zombie types, strategically placing traps and obstacles, collecting and upgrading equipment, and navigating randomly generated routes for endless replayability. Players can also recruit other survivors to fight alongside them and encounter unique story events.

### Is Survival Z free to play?

Based on the provided information, the game is free to play. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a completely free experience.

### How does the replayability work in Survival Z?

Replayability is driven by the game's randomly generated routes, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same. This, combined with over 15 playable characters and 50 unique levels, offers infinite possibilities for fun and varied gameplay experiences.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in Survival Z?

Players will face a wide range of zombie types, requiring different strategies to defeat. The game also features unique story events that offer extra rewards but come with significant challenges for those who can survive them.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.3 — 2021-05-28

This update fixes the leaderboard button crash, improves controller support, and introduces a new battery saver mode while on iOS.

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