Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro is a fascinating tool that is part game and part morbid sandbox. It uses real Google Maps data to let you simulate a zombie apocalypse in your own neighborhood. You control the variables: how many zombies start out, how fast they move, how well-armed the police are, and even the 'infection rate.'
Watching the red dots (zombies) slowly overwhelm the green dots (civilians) on a map of your hometown is weirdly compelling. The 'Pro' version gives you full control over the AI behavior, allowing you to call in air strikes or drop supplies. It’s more of a 'simulation' than an action game, but for fans of the genre who have always wondered 'what would happen if a virus started at the local mall?', this is the most accurate and customizable tool available.
This isn't really a game in the traditional sense, and that’s my biggest problem with it. It’s a toy. A very cool, somewhat unsettling toy, but a toy nonetheless. The hook—using real maps of your own neighborhood—is brilliant. There’s a visceral thrill in seeing a zombie horde overwhelm the local grocery store. The variables are deep enough that you can create very different scenarios, from a slow Romero-style crawl to a 28 Days Later sprint.
But once the novelty wears off—which takes about an hour—you realize there’s not much to do. You’re just watching dots move on a map. The 'intervention' tools like air strikes are shallow and don't provide much tactical depth. It feels like a very advanced screensaver. For a 40-year-old who wants to engage with systems, this is a bit too passive. It’s a great conversation starter, but don't expect it to keep you busy for a weekend. It's a niche product for a niche audience.
Performance: Relies heavily on map data, so a good internet connection is required. High entity counts can slow down older devices.
Buy if: You are a zombie survival nerd who loves 'what-if' scenarios and sandbox simulations.
Skip if: You want an action game, a story, or something you can 'win.'
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.7.1Sat Nov 02 2024
Finally after 8 years, a new update for Zombie Outbreak Simulator!
This includes fixes to get the online maps working again, as well as updates to work with newer devices.
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is a sandbox app where you can customize your own zombie outbreak. Choose from thousands of real locations around the world on Google Maps!
◆ Over 3 million downloads! ◆
• "a killer timewaster" - Gizmodo
• "zombies plus Google Maps equals fun" - Games Radar
• "a splendid idea, no matter how omnipresent zombies may be" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun
• Apple Staff Favorite in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and 14 other countries!
• Top 5 in Simulation and Strategy on the iPad!
Watch a zombie outbreak unfold in real world environments, and alter the outbreak parameters to your liking. Do you prefer old-school slow movers, or the new fast movers? Is the population armed? How well can they shoot? How many police will be on patrol? Customize your own outbreak then watch the chaos unfold.
Zoom in and out to keep track of the infection as it spreads across the map! Watch from a high satellite view to get an overview of the infection, or zoom right in and watch as civilians run for their lives, shoot at zombies and inevitably become infected. Keep track of the people's only hope - local law enforcement, as they fight back against overwhelming odds.
Join in the action by raining fire from above with Mk81 and Mk82 bombs, delivered by A-10 Tank Killers! Parachute soldiers into the front lines to protect the civilians. Deploy helicopters to rescue civilians before they become overwhelmed.
From the Settings screen you can change the following parameters:
• Civilian numbers
• Civilian armed %
• Civilian accuracy
• Initial zombie numbers
• Zombie outbreak direction (N, E, S, W, Map Wide)
• Zombie speed
• Infection time (how long it takes for infected civs to turn into zombies)
• Number of police
• Police accuracy
• Soldier accuracy
From the Map Select screen you can choose from:
• 15 featured online maps, using Google Maps
• 5 offline maps (play anywhere even without an Internet connection)
• Over 2,500 player maps using Google Maps, created by players of the game at www.class3outbreak.com
Not sure if you want to buy this app? Try the free version of Zombie Outbreak Simulator instead!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Zombie Outbreak Simulator is a sandbox app where you can customize your own zombie outbreak. Choose from thousands of real locations around the world on Google Maps!
◆ Over 3 million downloads! ◆
• "a killer timewaster" - Gizmodo
• "zombies plus Google Maps equals fun" - Games Radar
• "a splendid idea, no matter how omnipresent zombies may be" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun
• Apple Staff Favorite in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and 14 other countries!
• Top 5 in Simulation and Strategy on the iPad!
Watch a zombie outbreak unfold in real world environments, and alter the outbreak parameters to your liking. Do you prefer old-school slow movers, or the new fast movers? Is the population armed? How well can they shoot? How many police will be on patrol? Customize your own outbreak then watch the chaos unfold.
Zoom in and out to keep track of the infection as it spreads across the map! Watch from a high satellite view to get an overview of the infection, or zoom right in and watch as civilians run for their lives, shoot at zombies and inevitably become infected. Keep track of the people's only hope - local law enforcement, as they fight back against overwhelming odds.
Join in the action by raining fire from above with Mk81 and Mk82 bombs, delivered by A-10 Tank Killers! Parachute soldiers into the front lines to protect the civilians. Deploy helicopters to rescue civilians before they become overwhelmed.
From the Settings screen you can change the following parameters:
• Civilian numbers
• Civilian armed %
• Civilian accuracy
• Initial zombie numbers
• Zombie outbreak direction (N, E, S, W, Map Wide)
• Zombie speed
• Infection time (how long it takes for infected civs to turn into zombies)
• Number of police
• Police accuracy
• Soldier accuracy
From the Map Select screen you can choose from:
• 15 featured online maps, using Google Maps
• 5 offline maps (play anywhere even without an Internet connection)
• Over 2,500 player maps using Google Maps, created by players of the game at www.class3outbreak.com
Not sure if you want to buy this app? Try the free version of Zombie Outbreak Simulator instead!











Zombie Outbreak Simulator Pro lets you play god during the end of the world. Using real-world map data, you can set up a zombie infestation in any city. Adjust thousands of parameters: zombie speed, infection rates, civilian weapon frequency, and military intervention. Watch the outbreak unfold or intervene directly to save—or destroy—the world.
Real-world map integration
Fully customizable AI variables
Tactical military interventions
Unlimited simulation scenarios
If the humans are winning too easily, increase the 'Infection on Attack' percentage. If the zombies are too fast, try boosting the 'Police Accuracy' to see if they can hold the line.
The developers behind the original web and mobile versions.
Search for any address on Earth. The game will pull the map data, allowing you to simulate the end of the world in real-time or at 10x speed.
This is a high-level simulator; you act as the 'Director' rather than an individual character.