Description
Survive the swarm. Infinite waves, infinite chaos. Try to last as long as possible in this infinite survival mode. A mode where endurance and ability management are crucial. Play alone or together with a friend.
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How it works
- Defend your fruit against endless waves of monkeys for as long as possible.
- Every 50 points a boss battle starts; the boss depends on the map.
- Monkeys get faster as your score rises.
- Coins earned at the end of a game also count as XP for your player level.
- From player level 20 you can equip a second ability.
- Your best score goes on the cross-platform Survival leaderboard.
Playing together (co-op)
Co-op is not a separate game mode: it is how you play Survival together with a friend, as a team.
- Play together with a friend as a team, online and cross-platform.
- Each player brings one ability of their own.
- Bosses have double HP.
- Rock Waves on the Ruins map are twice as big.
Strategy & tips
- A boss battle starts every 50 points. Keep an ability ready for it.
- Monkeys get faster as your score rises, so the late game is about quick taps.
- Playing together with a friend? Pick two different abilities so you can cover each other.
Tasks & events
Survival is the target of these Daily Tasks, Bounties and Events:
| Type | Goal | Reward | From level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily task | Play Survival (2×) | 125–200 Bamboo | 5 |
| Daily task | Play Survival (3×) | 125–200 Bamboo | 18 |
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Added in update
9 May 2025Since LaunchSurvival has been part of Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).View the update →Frequently asked questions
How does Survival work in Monkey Wave?
Defend your fruit against endless waves of monkeys for as long as possible. Every 50 points a boss battle starts; the boss depends on the map. Monkeys get faster as your score rises. Coins earned at the end of a game also count as XP for your player level. From player level 20 you can equip a second ability. Your best score goes on the cross-platform Survival leaderboard.
When do you unlock Survival?
Survival is available from player level 1.
When was the Survival added to Monkey Wave?
The Survival has been in Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).
Play Monkey Wave
Monkey Wave is available on Steam, iOS and Android.