Quick summary
Earn to Die 2 is a fast-paced driving game set during a zombie apocalypse. You begin at one edge of the map and must push your vehicle through multiple ruined cities swarming with undead. Direct combat is impractical — your primary tactic is to ram and plow through the hordes to clear a path.
How the game works
You drive from district to district, earning cash with each run. That money is invested back into your vehicle so you can travel farther the next attempt. There’s an extended story mode that ties runs together, giving progression and reasons to keep improving your ride. Runs are short, frantic, and built around upgrading and experimenting until you can cross the entire map.
Vehicles you can pilot
- Ice cream truck (quirky, usually cheaper to modify)
- Sports car (fast but fragile)
- Fire truck (heavy, more durable and hits harder)
Each vehicle has different handling and survivability, so try several to find what suits your play style.
Upgrades and loadouts
- Boosters and nitro systems to penetrate crowds and cover distance quickly
- Weapons such as mounted guns to thin tight packs of zombies
- Reinforcements like armor plating to protect your vehicle from damage
Upgrades are incremental: small investments early on make later runs more productive, while major overhauls are needed to reach the farthest cities.
Goal and basic tips
Your objective is straightforward — make it across the map to the evacuation ship. A few practical pointers:
- Spend earnings to increase range and durability first, then offense.
- Use boosts at the right moment to get past dense groups or steep terrain.
- Remember your vehicle can be destroyed; balance risk and reward each run.
Recommended version and experience
If you want a fuller, paid edition with extra polish and content, consider the paid release of Earn to Die. It typically includes more vehicle options, expanded upgrade trees, and a more complete story campaign, making the progression feel more rewarding.
Technical
- Android
- iPhone
- Free