# DEAD 2048 — 1st 2048 Tower Defense

> 2048 puzzle meets tower defense with zombie survival. (iPhone/iPad app by Cogoo Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-2048/id1286950887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 82 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 252 MB
- Languages: Russian, Vietnamese, American English, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Thai and 4 more
- Released: 2017-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-2048/id1286950887/reviews.md

## What is DEAD 2048?

2048 is no longer just a puzzle.
It is humanity’s last defense.

DEAD 2048 combines addictive merge gameplay with zombie tower defense in a fast-paced survival strategy experience.

Swipe and merge towers to create stronger defenses.
Hold the road against endless zombie waves.
Build powerful weapons.
Survive long enough to construct the final Biology Laboratory — humanity’s final hope.

Every move matters.

A small turret becomes a defense line.
A defense line becomes a fortress.
One mistake can let the undead break through.

■■ FEATURES ■■

• A unique fusion of 2048 puzzle and zombie tower defense
• Merge towers to evolve stronger weapons
• Endless zombie waves that pressure every decision
• Satisfying combo progression and defense building
• Campaign stages, missions, upgrades, and powerful items
• Easy to learn, difficult to master
• Offline play anytime
• Game Center leaderboards and achievements

Merge fast.
Think ahead.
Hold the line.

Can you build the final laboratory before the world falls?

## Key features

- 2048 puzzle merging mechanics
- Tower defense strategy
- Zombie wave survival
- Build and upgrade defense towers
- Unlock Biology Laboratory to win
- Playable offline

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Undo Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Undo Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Constructor Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Constructor Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner x3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner x20 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vaccine Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Package 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD Cleaner | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-2048/id1286950887/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2022-07-18*

Zombie Tower defense 2048. Great concept poor execution. So many game breaking bugs it’s not worth investing the time.

### 3/5 — 재미는 있는데...

*2022-01-10*

아이템이 너무 비쌉니다... 첨에 멋모르고 썼다가 눈이 휘둥그레짐
그리고 게임 하나 할때마다 스킵불가능한 광고.. 넘나 극혐

### 3/5 — 面白い、それ故に勿体ない

*2021-08-29*

2048の基本的なルールを知らないと、ディフェンス要素まで入っているので意味が判らずゲームを終えてしまうと思う

ディフェンスのルールを理解するのに1時間以上かかってしまったが、元のパズルが面白いので2時間ほど何度も続けて遊んでしまった。

ゾンビの通り道側に強くした建物を置きダメージを与えるのが目的なので、真ん中に強い建物があっても意味がない、理解すると面白い

これを課金要素を抜いたApple Arcade版や有料版でやりたい、とても惜しい

### 5/5 — Best game ever!!!

*2021-02-25*

I love the twist on 2048 games! It is so fun! It’s not only merging buildings, but a tower defense game as well. Two fun games in one. GOOD JOB PROGRAMMERS ;)

### 1/5 — 게임이 너무 튕겨요

*2021-01-21*

광고 보기만 하면 세번 중에 한번은 튕기는 거 같아요. 임시저장도 제대로 안되는지 한참 전시간으로 돌아가기도 하고 아예 리셋 되기도 합니다. 개발자에게 도움되라고 광고를 만들어놨는데 오히려 광고 때문에 유저이탈 할 거 같아요

### 1/5 — めっちゃ詰む

*2020-10-03*

最初からすぐに詰んでやり直したりしても詰みますアイテムとかも全く入手出来ないので難しいです。

### 1/5 — 갓겜인가...?

*2020-09-24*

광고제거 구매 했는데 계속 나오는 광고 ㄹㅈㄷ
환불 부탁드립니다
정확히 무슨 광고인지도 모르겠고 2500₩ 씩이나 하는 광고제거가 뭘 제거한다는지도 1도 모르겠네요
웹사이트라고 올려둔 사이트는 들어가지지도 않네요ㅋㅋ
사기 사이트인가요?

### 1/5 — 2048パズルの応用編

*2020-04-25*

ステージがあるようだが、頭が悪いのかしてチュートリアルさえクリアできない。
ゾンビが放つお邪魔パネルの出現と破壊はゲーム性として楽しいが、それ以外は詰んでばかりで悔しいばかりです。
賢い人なら楽しいゲームかも？

### 5/5 — Super jeu!

*2020-03-21*

Enfin un jeu de stratégie où on ne nous prend pas pour des cons ou des pigeons. 
Ce jeu mérite d’être développé...! 
il a un gros potentiel. Aujourd’hui c’est très sympa à jouer. La difficulté est élevée. Les graphismes sont correctes.
Une réussite qui malheureusement a l’air de passer inaperçu 
Bravo au(x) créateur(s). J’espère que vous aurez le budget pour plus de contenu

### 1/5 — 広告多すぎ

*2020-03-11*

いちいち広告が入りゲームにならない。
広告無しとは言わないが、あまりにも多すぎる

## Frequently asked questions about DEAD 2048

### What is DEAD 2048?

DEAD 2048 is a mobile game that uniquely combines the mechanics of the popular 2048 puzzle game with tower defense strategy. Players merge defense towers by swiping, defend against waves of zombies, and aim to build a Biology Laboratory to win the game.

### How do you play DEAD 2048?

You play by swiping diagonally to move defense towers. When two towers with the same number touch, they merge into a single, higher-level tower. Your goal is to build increasingly powerful towers to defend against incoming zombie waves and ultimately construct the Biology Laboratory.

### Is DEAD 2048 free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It does contain ads, including reward ads that can help players progress. There is also an option to purchase an ad-free removal package.

### What kind of devices is DEAD 2048 compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details, but it is designed as a mobile application. It can be played without an internet connection, suggesting it's suitable for a wide range of mobile devices.

### What are the main features of DEAD 2048?

Key features include its innovative blend of 2048 puzzle and tower defense gameplay, a zombie invasion theme, the ability to build and upgrade various defense towers, helpful upgrades and boosters, and offline play capability. The ultimate goal is to build a Biology Laboratory.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.5 — 2026-05-31

Dead 2048 is back with a clearer early campaign, faster goal, updated rewards, and stability fixes for a smoother zombie-merging defense run.

### 1.5.4 — 2019-05-10

Hello Chief! 
On this update we have fixed a Reward Ad Bug caused by Google. 
Thanks for playing!

### 1.5.3 — 2019-04-20

- Fixed minor bug.

### 1.5.2 — 2019-04-03

Hello Chief, 
This update includes minor bug fixes on the store. 
We had issues where the previews did not play.

### 1.5.1 — 2019-03-17

Thanks for playing Dead 2048. 
We are working hard to improve the game. 
On this update we have fixed minor bugs.

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