How do you play Dead Paradise?
Goal: Drive and shoot at the same time to get through each level of this post-apocalyptic race. Enemies chase you in all kinds of vehicles, so you have to survive the race, not just finish it.
- Tap to continue past the title screen, start a level and accelerate with the up arrow.
- Launch missiles at the enemy vehicles with X.
- Change the direction you fire in with Z.
- Press Space for a burst of nitro speed.
- Reach the finish to earn coins, then upgrade your car in the garage.
What are the controls for Dead Paradise?
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Up arrow | accelerate |
| Down arrow | slow down |
| X | launch missiles |
| Z | change firing direction |
| Space | nitro |
| Arrow up | accelerate |
| Arrow down | slow down |
Tips for Dead Paradise
- Spend your coins on upgrades: the description lists missile, armour, engine and fuel upgrades.
- Armour and engine upgrades help you survive longer and go faster.
- Save nitro for when enemies are close behind you.
Guide written by Gamezylo from the developer’s description, instructions and screenshots of the game, Oct 6, 2026. If the game plays differently, follow what it shows on screen.
Game details
- Genre
- Car combat racing, Racing & Cars, Blasters
- Themes
- Action, Cars, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooting
- Works on
- Computer with a keyboard
- Screen
- Plays best in landscape
- Added to Gamezylo
- Sep 30, 2026
- Published via
- GameMonetize (third-party developer)
From the developer
Dead Paradise: Race Shooter is an apocalyptic car game where you have to shoot your enemies. Drive and shoot your enemies at the same time to finish the level! Your goal is not only to finish the race, but to survive it. Your enemies will come after you in all sorts of vehicles. Finish the level and earn coins to upgrade your car in the garage. There are missile upgrades, armor upgrades, engine upgrades and fuel upgrades to unlock that will increase your damage, health and speed. There are even other awesome looking vehicles that you can buy.
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Questions about Dead Paradise
How do you play Dead Paradise?
Accelerate with the up arrow, fire missiles with X, aim with Z and use nitro with Space. Survive the enemies and reach the finish.
What is the goal of Dead Paradise?
Finish each level alive while enemy vehicles attack you, then use your coins to upgrade your car.
Is Dead Paradise for kids?
It is a shooting game with cars set after an apocalypse, so it suits older kids and teens rather than young children. It is not on our kids lists.
Is Dead Paradise free?
Yes, it is free to play in your browser on Gamezylo with no download; the game may show its own ads.
Is Dead Paradise free to play?
Yes. Dead Paradise is free on Gamezylo with no download and no sign-up. The game comes from a third-party publisher and may show its own ads inside the game.
Can you play Dead Paradise on a phone or tablet?
It is best on a computer: the game lists keyboard controls (Up arrow, Down arrow and X).