Zombie Derby

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Imagine Hill Climb Racing but every hill is crawling with zombies, and running out of gas means you're lunch. Zombie Derby is a side-scrolling apocalypse racer where you smash through hordes of undead while managing your fuel tank like your life depends on it—because it does. Drive far, kill more, upgrade your ride, and repeat. It's that simple, and that addictive.

Key Features

• Fuel-Based Survival: Every meter counts. Run out of gas and you're zombie food.
• Nitro Boost System: Time your N2O bursts perfectly to clear gaps and crush hills.
• Physics-Driven Carnage: Watch zombies ragdoll under your tires while you flip and bounce through obstacle courses.
• Upgrade Loop: Earn points from kills and distance to beef up your engine, tires, and fuel capacity.

How to Play Zombie Derby

Getting started is easy—surviving long enough to upgrade is the hard part.

Step on the Gas and Start Mowing

You accelerate with W or the Up Arrow, and the car moves automatically forward. Your job is to tilt the vehicle with the Left/Right arrows (or A/D) to land jumps smoothly and avoid flipping. Hit Spacebar to fire your mounted gun at zombies ahead. The further you drive, the more points you rack up.

Managing Fuel Like Your Life Depends On It

The fuel gauge is your real enemy here. Every second drains it, and once it hits zero, you're stuck. That's when the zombies swarm. You need to balance speed with distance—going too slow wastes fuel, but reckless driving can flip you over and end your run early. Watch that needle constantly.

Earning Points to Upgrade Your Ride

Each zombie you splatter gives you 20 points. Smashing crates adds to your score too. After each run, you spend those points upgrading your engine for more speed, your fuel tank for longer runs, or your nitro capacity for bigger boosts. The progression loop is classic: die, upgrade, push a little further, repeat.

Who is Zombie Derby for?

This is perfect for casual mobile gamers who want quick, violent fun without a steep learning curve. If you've got 5-10 minutes to kill and you like seeing numbers go up while zombies go splat, you'll feel right at home. Kids and teens will dig the arcade vibe and instant feedback. Just don't expect deep strategy—this is all about reflexes and timing.

The Gameplay Vibe

It's frantic but not overwhelming. The 2D side-scrolling keeps things predictable, so you're never caught off-guard by cheap deaths. Visually, it's pretty basic—muddy textures, stiff animations, and that "Unity asset pack from 2014" look. The car doesn't deform or bounce realistically, and the zombies are morelike cardboard cutouts than actual threats. But honestly? The simplicity works. You're here to splatter zombies and watch your score climb, not admire particle effects. The sound effects are punchy—satisfying crunches when you hit undead—but the music loops quickly and fades into the background.

Technical Check: Saves & Performance

The game saves your progress and upgrades automatically in your browser cache, so don't clear your cookies unless you want to start from scratch. Performance-wise, this runs smooth even on older hardware. The graphics are lightweight, so expect 60fps on pretty much any device from the last five years. No lag, no stuttering—just you, the zombies, and the open road.

Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons

A solid time-killer with just enough progression to keep you coming back.

• ✅ Pro: Instant action. No tutorial spam, just drive and destroy.
• ✅ Pro: The upgrade loop is satisfying. Every run feels like progress.
• ❌ Con: Zero originality. If you've played Earn to Die or Hill Climb Racing, you've played this.

Controls

Responsive and simple. The tilt mechanics take a run or two to master, but once you get the rhythm, they feel tight.

• Desktop: W/Up Arrow to accelerate, Spacebar to shoot, Left Shift or N for nitro, A/D or Left/Right arrows to tilt.
• Mobile: Touch controls adapt automatically—tap buttons for gas, shoot, and nitro, swipe to tilt.

Release Date & Developer

Developed by Brinemedia and released on September 29, 2025. They specialize in quick-hit arcade games built for browsers and mobile.