# Dying Ember — yet the heart's flame endures

> Post-apocalyptic survival RPG with strategic combat and idle progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Storm Interactive Entertainment Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dying-ember/id6751489015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Storm Interactive Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835361981)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dying-ember/id6751489015/reviews.md

## What is Dying Ember?

Survivor, you stand witness to the planet's final reckoning—no origin, no haven, only eternal damnation.
Mankind bends to harsh new laws, as the old world's name fades into oblivion. Strife, Betrayal, Chaos, and Decay—every stranger a threat, every conscience a shackle.
The tide of apocalypse surges, and civilization crumbles. Yet within the dying embers, a faint pulse lingers—not out of hope, but a fierce refusal to fade quietly into the void.
[Forge Your Legend — Across a World Unmade]
• Stand with the orderkeeper WSIC, challenge the ambitious Crimson Pupil, barter with the harmonist Caravan Group, seek salvation with the Verity Faction, or embrace oblivion alongside the Forsaken Faction—your path as a legendary adventurer weaves through these five powers. Resolve conflicts, earn renown, forge alliances, and build your might from the ashes!
[Roam the Wasteland — Survive the Scarred Earth]
• Scorching deserts, shattered cityscapes, biohazard swamps, and glacial wastelands—survive the extremes and uncover echoes of the civilizations: the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Endless wonders await the daring explorer!
[Tactics First — Win or Lose Hinges on Thought]
• Craft your squad, tailor their potential, and reshape the battlefield before a shot is fired. Your war, your rules!
• Unleash landship barrages, awaken mechanical behemoths, and tilt the tide with overwhelming force—dominate every front and seize absolute battlefield control!
[Idle Progression, Easy Offline Growth]
• Say goodbye to mindless dungeon grinding. Gain benefits through offline idling!
• Customize your core potential. Levels can roll back with no penalty—build power your way: wild and free!

## Key features

- Forge alliances with five distinct factions
- Explore diverse post-apocalyptic landscapes
- Strategic squad customization and battlefield tactics
- Utilize powerful landships and mechanical behemoths
- Idle progression for offline growth
- Flexible character development with level rollback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 7 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tier 8 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tier 10 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tier 11 Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| Tier 12 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dying-ember/id6751489015/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Diverse Hero Dynamic

*2026-02-18*

Disclaimer:
The 1 star review made before this one waned a game where he could control what the heroes do. This is an idle game. He chose the wrong game and gave it a bad rating because of it.

My Review on just the combat aspect of the heroes in this game:
This game is similar to many other games. Lots to do, plenty of free rewards from events, and great skill animations and sound effects for the majority of heroes. These heroes have their own unique abilities. No two heroes (aside from feeder heroes) function the same. This is a great aspect of the game. Definitely recommend.

What to expect in the battle dynamic:

•6 hero team
•3 common factions and 2 dark/light
•Chips (2 slots) to enhance how your hero functions in battle, randomly generated and can be rerolled.
•3 proficiency slots that are more focused on similar enhancements but aren’t random. You can farm for these in the shop, no reroll.
•4 Zoic slots for mechanical holograms that have a rotation before each round in battle to buff, debuff, heal or do damage to enemy team.
•Multiple heroes with resurrect, either self resurrect, or support casted resurrect and equipment mentioned can also provide resurrection.
•6 various formations to use, which do make a difference given the circumstance.
•Multiple heroes that summon robots or humanoids in combat that are functional for combat. They are summoned in spots not occupied by heroes, 4 spots are available and one hero can fill multiple spots.
•E-System mechanic which is upgradable in both the buff it provides every 3 rounds and the effects it provides to the target(s).
•Fleet (Guild) buff you can upgrade for each class type of hero.

That’s just me covering heroes off the top of my head. It’s free to play friendly but I won’t lie and say it’s not also pay to win friendly, because it is, just like most games that are fun to play. 

Recommend giving Dying Ember a shot. I’m on server 11 but server 13 is the current new server at the time of this post. Good luck! Join the discord for this game if you want to check out the vibe of the player base. You can get the link to it after downloading the game and going into your UI.

### 1/5 — Bad game

*2026-02-07*

You don’t actually get to make choices. You only get to click the buttons the game tells you to click.

**Developer response:** Dear Player, we apologize for the unpleasant experience caused to you. We will continue to roll out more innovative content through the season mode. Thank you for your support and wish you a great time!

## Frequently asked questions about Dying Ember

### What is the main goal in Dying Ember?

The main goal in Dying Ember is to survive the apocalyptic world, forge your legend by interacting with various factions, and build your might from the ashes of civilization.

### Can I play Dying Ember offline?

Yes, Dying Ember features idle progression, allowing you to gain benefits through offline idling. This means you can progress even when not actively playing the game.

### How does combat work in Dying Ember?

Combat in Dying Ember hinges on tactics. You can craft your squad, tailor their potential, and utilize powerful assets like landship barrages and mechanical behemoths to dominate the battlefield.

### Does Dying Ember have in-app purchases?

Yes, Dying Ember offers in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or progress further within the game.

### What is the age rating for Dying Ember?

Dying Ember has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 12 and above.

### How often is Dying Ember updated?

Dying Ember was last updated on February 5, 2026, with version 1.0.3. The release date was February 4, 2026, suggesting frequent updates early in its lifecycle.

### What platforms is Dying Ember available on?

Dying Ember is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### What do users think of Dying Ember?

Based on the available data, Dying Ember has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its early player base.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-02-05

bugs fixed

### 1.0 — 2026-01-20

No release notes.

## Related topics

[dying ember](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dying-ember)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-19.*