# Zombies, Run! alternatives: running games with a story

Source: https://www.talofagames.com/guides/zombies-run-alternatives · By Jenny Xu, CEO of Talofa Games · Updated 2026-10-16

**Short answer:** Zombies, Run! (now ZRX: Zombies Run, by Six to Start) is an audio adventure: a story plays in your headphones while you run, and you collect supplies to build your base. If you want a running game where your pace directly powers combat, and you can run with friends in real time, try Run Legends, a free running RPG for iPhone and Android.

## Zombies, Run! vs Run Legends

|   | ZRX: Zombies Run | [Run Legends](https://www.talofagames.com/runlegends) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Made by | Six to Start | Talofa Games |
| Core idea | Story missions told through your headphones | Real-time battles driven by your pace |
| What your run does | Moves the story on and collects supplies | Distance, pace and time wear down enemy health |
| Play with friends | Mostly solo | Real-time co-op missions with a code |
| Walkers welcome | Yes, walk, jog or run | Yes, gear is calibrated to your pace |
| Price | Free to try; subscription unlocks all missions | Free |

## Which one fits you

**Choose Zombies, Run!** if you love narrative audio and want a long story to follow run after run.

**Choose [Run Legends](https://www.talofagames.com/runlegends)** if you want a fight you can feel: speed up to hit harder, fire skills like Force Field and Discharge mid-run, and squad up with friends. For a walking-first adventure, try [Monster Walk](https://www.talofagames.com/monsterwalk).

## FAQ

### What is a free alternative to Zombies, Run!?

Run Legends is a free running game and fitness RPG for iPhone and Android where you walk or run to battle enemies, solo or with friends.

### Can I play Run Legends with friends like a group run?

Yes. Start a mission and share the code; friends join from their own phones and you play in real time, even in different places.