Comparison

Box Zombies 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

Box Zombies

Engage in cooperative zombie survival across diverse maps, both pre-designed and procedurally generated. Utilize an arsenal of weapons and power-ups to fend off relentless hordes. Compete with friends for in-game rewards and ultimate bragging rights.

Highlights
  • Randomly generated maps
  • Pre-made maps
  • Unlockable characters
  • Co-operative online play
  • Gigantic zombie hordes
  • Day and night settings
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Fight through massive zombie hordes in this chaotic top-down survival shooter. Explore both randomly generated and handcrafted maps while unlocking new characters, weapons, and powerups. Cooperation is essential, but be careful of stray bullets and bouncing grenades! Survive Together: • Team up and stay close! The shared camera encourages players to stick together or risk getting left behind • Stock up on ammo before the round ends, or hope your favorite weapon spawns next round • Build defenses with sentry guns, barricades, mines, and more Features: • 15+ Characters to Unlock • Randomly Generated Maps (Singleplayer) • 10+ Handcrafted Maps (Singleplayer and Co-Op) • Singleplayer & Co-Operative Online Action • Gigantic Zombie Hordes • Strong Emphasis on Teamwork Thanks for playing!

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

Box Zombies4 screens
Dead Walk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dead Walk at none against Box Zombies's 2. Dead Walk also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Box Zombies sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Dead Walk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Zombies ships an update every 3 weeks, Dead Walk fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Box Zombies versus Dead Walk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox ZombiesDead Walk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB825 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBrett PotomacShailay Investment Group Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Box Zombies

One-time2
  • Box Zombies Special Offer$1.99
  • Box Zombies Ultimate$9.99
None

Dead Walk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Zombies free?
Box Zombies 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 Box Zombies or Dead Walk have ads?
Both Box Zombies and Dead Walk show ads.
Which is updated more often, Box Zombies or Dead Walk?
Box Zombies ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dead Walk fortnightly. Most recently, Box Zombies was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dead Walk on October 6, 2026.

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