Comparison

Dead Zed vs Dead Walk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dead Zed

Defend your base against relentless zombie hordes in this action-packed shooter. Unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons, from handguns to sniper rifles, to build your ultimate arsenal. Progress through diverse, increasingly dangerous locations as you fight for survival.

Highlights
  • Zombie shooting gameplay
  • Base defense mechanics
  • Weapon unlocking and upgrades
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Progression through new locations
  • Horde survival challenges
Features
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Shoot down zombies and defend your base in this action-packed shooter based off the hit online game with MILLIONS of plays. The dead are coming back to life… monsters, driven by hunger… It’s time to sharpen your shooting skills as you fight to survive horde after horde of zombie attacks. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON You wouldn’t go walking into the zombie apocalypse empty handed! Unlock and upgrade a range of weapons, including handguns, machine guns, crossbows, sniper rifles and more! Build the ultimate arsenal of weaponry that any true survivor of the apocalypse should have. In each round you can bring up to two weapons. Choose wisely! UNLOCK NEW LOCATIONS Nowhere is safe! Complete each location and move onto new ones as you search for a safe haven. Start in the once-peaceful suburbs and move onto new locations including eerie farms, an abandoned city, an industrial neighborhood and beyond! At each location you must protect your base from being infiltrated by zombies. FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Surviving the zombie apocalypse won’t be easy. Have you got what it takes to defeat the zombie hordes? Download now and find out!

About

Dead Walk

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Dead Walk is a thrilling 3D shooter game where players must fight their way through hordes of the undead to reach the end of each level. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has turned most of humanity into flesh-eating zombies. Players take on the role of a survivor who is immune to the virus, and they must use their skills to navigate the dangerous world and defeat the zombies. Each level presents a new challenge, with increasingly difficult obstacles to overcome and stronger zombies to defeat. Players can upgrade their weapons by collecting coins scattered throughout each level. They can also collect health packs to replenish their health and armor to protect themselves from zombie attacks. Dead Walk's graphics are top-notch, with realistic environments and detailed character models. The game's sound effects and background music add to the overall immersive experience. Overall, Dead Walk is a thrilling and action-packed game that will keep players on the edge of their seats. Its immersive gameplay, challenging levels, and multiplayer mode make it a must-play for fans of zombie shooters.

Screenshots

Dead Zed4 screens
Dead Walk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dead Walk at none against Dead Zed's 11. Dead Walk also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dead Zed sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Dead Walk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, Dead Walk fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dead Zed versus Dead Walk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead ZedDead Walk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB825 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNot DopplerShailay Investment Group Inc.

Bugs and requests

Dead Zed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing issues with ads
  • Weapon accuracy and damage inconsistencies
  • Progression halted at certain levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Weapon customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Improved survivor/base management system
  • Ability to spend accumulated credits

Dead Walk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Dead Zed

One-time11
  • Small Coinz Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack Offer$2.99
  • Medium Coinz Pack$4.99
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  • Medium Gold Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack Offer$4.99
  • Limited Time Offer$4.99
  • Large Coinz Pack$9.99
  • Large Gold Pack$9.99
  • Limited Time Offer$9.99
  • Ultimate Coinz Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Gold Pack$19.99
None

Dead Walk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dead Zed free?
Dead Zed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Walk free?
Dead Walk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dead Zed or Dead Walk have ads?
Both Dead Zed and Dead Walk show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead Zed or Dead Walk?
Dead Zed ships an update every 3 months, and Dead Walk fortnightly. Most recently, Dead Zed was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dead Walk on September 18, 2026.

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