D.E.A.D. Protocol vs The Walking Dead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
D.E.A.D. Protocol
Survive a zombie apocalypse with realistic shooting mechanics and a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons. Customize your character and immerse yourself in detailed graphics as you face relentless hordes. Test your survival instincts in intense missions or see how long you can last.
- Realistic shooting mechanics
- Upgradeable weapon arsenal
- Customizable characters
- Intense missions
- Endless zombie hordes
- Detailed graphics
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D.E.A.D. Protocol is the ultimate test of your survival instincts in a world overrun by the undead. Face endless hordes of relentless zombies that grow more cunning and dangerous as you progress. With realistic shooting mechanics and responsive controls, every headshot feels earned and every bullet counts. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of upgradeable weapons, from pistols to flamethrowers, and customize your loadout to match your playstyle. Step into the apocalypse with fully customizable characters, allowing you to create a survivor who’s truly your own. Immerse yourself in gorgeous, detailed graphics that bring the decaying world to life, from eerie cityscapes to desolate forests. Whether you’re battling for your life in intense missions or just seeing how long you can last, D.E.A.D. Protocol delivers heart-pounding action at every turn. Will you make it to the next daybreak? Download now and find out!
The Walking Dead
Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and fight relentless hordes of walkers and desperate human enemies. Every decision and run is different, testing your leadership and survival skills.
- Fight walkers and human enemies
- Play as iconic survivors
- Build and defend your camp
- Roguelike progression
- Unlock new abilities and upgrades
- Explore inspired locations
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THE DEAD WALK. SOCIETY HAS FALLEN. SURVIVAL IS ALL THAT REMAINS. Rick Grimes woke from a coma to find the world transformed. Cities abandoned. Families torn apart. The living forced to become something new just to survive. Step into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead universe and begin your journey where it all started, in an action game shaped by the characters and stories fans know and love! NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. Begin your journey on the outskirts of Atlanta, where a fragile camp struggles to endure against the constant threat of the walkers. What starts as a desperate fight for survival quickly becomes something more. A test of leadership and who you are willing to become. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Fight as iconic survivors from across the universe of The Walking Dead, including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, Glenn, and Maggie. Each survivor brings unique weapons, abilities, and combat styles into every run. Some excel in close combat, while others strike from a distance. Choosing who you fight as can mean the difference between survival and defeat. EVERY SURVIVOR HAS THEIR STRENGTHS Build your camp and assign garrison survivors to strengthen your defenses, generate resources, and support your long-term survival. The right balance between combat survivors and camp leadership is critical to staying alive. EVERY DECISION MATTERS. EVERY RUN IS DIFFERENT. • Fight through relentless swarms and herds of walkers, including armored, burning, and other deadly walker variants • Face dangerous human enemies, desperate to survive by any means necessary • Take control of powerful combat survivors, each with distinct abilities and playstyles • Assign garrison survivors to your camp to unlock bonuses and strengthen your defenses • Grow stronger every run with new abilities, upgrades, and evolving strategies • Build and defend your camp, turning a fragile shelter into a place worth fighting for • Explore locations inspired by the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead SURVIVAL IS NOT JUST ABOUT FIGHTING THE DEAD. IT IS ABOUT PROTECTING THE LIVING. Fans of survival games, roguelike progression, and action RPG gameplay will find a fast-paced experience built around skill, growth, and replayability. THE WORLD HAS ENDED. THE FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN. How long can you survive? SURVIVAL HAPPENS TOGETHER. Join our Discord to connect with other survivors, share strategies, and help shape the future of the game with your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: D.E.A.D. Protocol at 100% against The Walking Dead's 61%. D.E.A.D. Protocol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Walking Dead's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. D.E.A.D. Protocol sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and The Walking Dead sells 53 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
D.E.A.D. Protocol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Walking Dead has 4.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of D.E.A.D. Protocol's written reviews are positive against 61% of The Walking Dead's.
D.E.A.D. Protocol ships an update every 3 days, The Walking Dead every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | D.E.A.D. Protocol | The Walking Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 4.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 677 MB | 949 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nathan Sheets | Ares Interactive, Inc. |
Customer experience
D.E.A.D. Protocol
The Walking Dead
In-app purchases
D.E.A.D. Protocol
- Lunchbox$0.99
- Cooler$1.99
- Pantry$4.99
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- Truckload$9.99
The Walking Dead
- Monthly Offer 1$0.99
- Weekly Offer 1$0.99
- Jumpstart Pack$0.99
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- 7D Quest Day 1 Offer$0.99
- Super Coin Pack$0.99
- Gem Pack 1$1.99
- Offer Tier 2$1.99
- Jumpstart Double Down$1.99
- DaIly Offer 1$2.99
- Offer Tier 4$3.99
- SPOOKY GOOD MULTI-PACK$4.99
- Sale Bundle$4.99
- Gem Pack 2$4.99
- Offer Bundle$4.99
- Mega Coin Pack$4.99
- Currency Bundle 1$4.99
- Currency Bundle 2$4.99
- Yumiko Unlock Pack$4.99
- Region 2 Pack$6.99
- DaIly Offer 3$9.99
- Gem Pack 3$9.99
- Rank Up Rick$9.99
- Premium Card$9.99
- Coin Stepup 1a$9.99
- Epic Set$9.99
- Currency Bundle 3$9.99
- Survivor’s Card$9.99
- Rare Runner Set$9.99
- Region 3 Pack$9.99
- Region 4 Pack$12.99
- Currency Bundle 4$14.99
- Yumiko Star Up Pack$14.99
- Region 5 Pack$14.99
- Region 6 Pack$17.99
- Premium Pass$19.99
- Offer Tier 14$19.99
- One or All Offer 3d$19.99
- Elite Keys 20$19.99
- Coin Stepup 1b$19.99
- Epic Set$19.99
- Currency Bundle 5$19.99
- Currency Bundle 6$19.99
- Coin Stepup 1c$29.99
- Epic Set$34.99
- Currency Bundle 7$34.99
- Coin Stepup 1d$39.99
- Elite Pass$49.99
- Elite Keys 50$49.99
- Offer Tier 20$49.99
- Coin Stepup 1e$59.99
- Coin Stepup 1f$79.99
- Coin Stepup 1g$99.99
- Offer Tier 30$999.99
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