# First Refuge: Z — From Survival to Thrival > Post-apocalyptic zombie strategy game with base building and multiplayer combat. (iPhone/iPad app by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-refuge-z/id1524596092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055231096) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,001 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 270 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai and 2 more - Released: 2021-08-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-refuge-z/id1524596092/reviews.md ## What is First Refuge? Do you have what it takes to rule the wasteland? Humanity has been brought to the edge of extinction by a deadly zombie virus. The desperate actions of survivors are futile in the face of treacherous bandits, fierce zombies, and sinister corporations that roam this wasteland, all contending for supremacy. It’s your job to take command of a group of survivors and build an underground fortress. It’s time to battle the zombie invasion and fight against players from all over the world. The fate of humanity rests on your shoulders. FEATURES -Build your own unique Underground Fortress! You have the freedom to develop and enhance your base however you wish! -The first chapter of the apocalypse starts here! Command your troops to conquer the wasteland and save humanity. -Take survivors under your wing! Assign jobs to the right people or just banish them into the wasteland. Their lives are in your hands. -Enlist Legendary Heroes! Choose from a diverse array of heroes who will help you conquer the wasteland. -Strength in numbers! Team up with other players and fight alongside each other. Taking out enemies is easier when you have back up! -Survival of the fittest! Form alliances with other players and battle the zombie hordes or just conquer the entire wasteland. It's up to you! -Multiplayer battles! Even the toughest captains need others to watch their back - enemies will forever be after your head! -Take Command! The Underground Fortress is under your control. Expand and develop it. Make it the envy of the Wasteland! -Join countless players worldwide! Players of all languages and cultures competing to rule the wasteland. You can write the final chapter of history. Follow our Facebook fan page for the latest info and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/FRZW.37Games ATTENTION First Refuge: Z is a free-to-play mobile strategy game. This app offers in-app purchases. As required by 37Games Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, players must be over 12 years play. HELP Need help? We provide first-rate support to help solve any in-game problems you have! You can reach our support team at any time, either by clicking on our in-game support button or via： global.support@37games.com PRIVACY POLICY: https://gpassport.37games.com/center/servicePrivacy/privacy TERMS OF USE: https://gpassport.37games.com/center/servicePrivacy/service ## Key features - Build and customize underground fortress - Command troops and conquer wasteland - Recruit and assign roles to survivors - Enlist legendary heroes - Form alliances with other players - Engage in multiplayer battles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Rare Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time | | Jumbo Deal | $0.99 | one-time | | Sweet Deal | $1.99 | one-time | | Mega Deal | $4.99 | one-time | | Survivor Bundle 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Survivor Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time | | Survivor Bundle 4 | $9.99 | one-time | | Survivor Bundle 5 | $19.99 | one-time | | Survivor Bundle 7 | $49.99 | one-time | | Survivor Bundle 9 | $99.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of First Refuge? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Fun and entertaining game - 🚀 Engaging gameplay - 💡 Interesting story and characters **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches - ⚠️ Lack of developer support and communication - 💰 Pay-to-win model **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezing and crashing after updates - Translate feature not working properly - Accounts being lost or reset **Most requested features** - Improved bug fixes and stability - Better customer support - More free-to-play friendly progression ## Recent user reviews (10 of 55) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-refuge-z/id1524596092/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Crashing *2024-02-19* This game crashes after each expansion ,and the developers do nothing about it I have been 3 days trying to get back in the game ,and countless reports to developers not answered ### 1/5 — Waste *2024-02-15* I have played this game for a couple years and it started of well but the developers have quit and the game is full of glitches that are so bad that communication is almost zero. When you submit a ticket complaining it is never answered and the issue is never resolved. So best advice is to look elsewhere for a game and avoid any games run by this developer ### 3/5 — Fun but needs bugs fixed *2023-09-08* This game is fun and more more entertaining. But your bugs need to be fixed. Especially your translate button. Takes 30+ minutes to load one small sentence. Talking to members with a language barrier is difficult when translate doesn’t work. ### 3/5 — This game needs a refresh!!! *2023-06-25* I used to love this game and honestly I still do. I have been playing fir a couple of years now. But it needs and update and a major upgrade, way too many glitches. ### 1/5 — This game is complete garbage *2023-04-13* First off the only real reason to play this game is the ppl you meet and are on teams with. But the customer service is NON EXISTENCE. This game rips off everyone but NEVER rectifying situations. They take your money but only give generic responses with no resolutions EVER. They never fix glitches the just make more and as a bandaid state they will fix it but never do. More glitches occur. After awhile normal events start glitching. Absolute joke of creators. Additionally u spend 30 days in state verse state New Era and maybe a week in you home state. Don’t pick up this game if you have this game get the refunds u deserve. These ppl should be bankrupted. ### 5/5 — First refuge *2022-12-15, version 1.40.0* Awsome game start playing it can’t stop . Try it . ### 5/5 — This is awesome *2022-08-03, version 1.40.0* This game is so good I love this game I’m so good at it oh yeah don’t forget to subscribe to the channel guys ### 1/5 — Too many glitches *2022-07-13, version 1.40.0* Do not play, especially do not make purchases. The game almost requires you to spend money to be competitive, but then has too many unexplained errors and glitches to give you a disadvantage. Support takes extremely long to communicate, usually asking one generic question per day then after a week they give up and say there’s nothing they can do. Unless a full restart works, the support and developers will not do anything. The game would have potential if they could stand by their product and either fix issues or at least compensate from errors. Good luck! ### 3/5 — Lags & kicks out *2022-05-09, version 1.40.0* I can barely stay on longer than 5 minutes & I'm being kicked off OR bad lag OR game FREEZES ### 1/5 — Unknown charges *2022-05-04, version 1.40.0* The game charges your account without your knowledge or consent. Maybe it’s in the Terms and Conditions in fine print, but having a reoccurring charge, small enough for you to miss, isn’t good practice! So buyers beware, you’ll get charged for an unknown reason!! ## Frequently asked questions about First Refuge ### What is First Refuge: Z? First Refuge: Z is a free-to-play mobile strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by a zombie virus. Players must build an underground fortress, command survivors and troops, recruit heroes, and battle against zombies and other players globally to save humanity. ### What are the key features of First Refuge: Z? Key features include building and enhancing a unique underground fortress, commanding troops to conquer the wasteland, taking in and assigning jobs to survivors, enlisting legendary heroes, forming alliances with other players, and engaging in multiplayer battles against zombie hordes and rival players. ### Is First Refuge: Z free to play? Yes, First Refuge: Z is a free-to-play mobile strategy game. However, it does offer in-app purchases for players who wish to enhance their gameplay experience. ### What are the age requirements for playing First Refuge: Z? As required by 37Games Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, players must be over 12 years old to play First Refuge: Z. ### Who is the target audience for First Refuge: Z? The game is designed for players who enjoy post-apocalyptic themes, survival scenarios, base building mechanics, and competitive multiplayer real-time strategy combat, particularly those interested in zombie-themed games. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.40.0 — 2022-04-27 Patch Notes 1.40 1. Bug fixes and graphics optimizations. ### 1.38.0 — 2022-04-14 Patch Notes 1.38 1. New monthly event: Easter. 2. You can now view the rules of the SvS event in advance via the newly added icon. 3. Alliance interfaces optimized. 4. Hero model optimized. ### 1.37.0 — 2022-04-06 Patch Notes 1.37 1. Added Supply Depot event. 2. You can auto-translate the system mail now. 3. Optimized the world map to deliver a smoother gaming experience. ### 1.36.0 — 2022-03-31 Patch Notes 1.36 1. Added Supply Depot event. 2. You can auto-translate the system mail now. 3. Optimized the world map to deliver a smoother gaming experience. ### 1.35.0 — 2022-03-18 Patch Notes 1.35 1. Expansion Season 3 is coming. 2.Bug fixes and optimizations. ## Apps similar to First Refuge | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Avernum 2: Crystal Souls HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avernum-2-crystal-souls-hd/id967096180) | 4.7 (25) | $9.99 | Games | | [War of Warship:Pacific War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-of-warshippacific-war/id1048542880) | 3.2 (1,178) | Free | Games | | [Seedship](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seedship/id1340497640) | 4.7 (686) | Free | Games | | [Cookie Cake Smash - 3 match puzzle game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-cake-smash-3-match-puzzle-game/id1007008600) | 3.5 (2) | Free | Games | | [My Hero RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hero-rpg/id1536903580) | 3.6 (16) | Free | Games | | [猟師兄妹](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1501471240) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED - [Blades and Rings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blades-and-rings/id1173742948) - [Era of Arcania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/era-of-arcania/id1259727410) - [Jurassic Tribes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurassic-tribes/id1440454201) - [Wild Frontier: Rage West](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-frontier-rage-west/id1484587532) - [Puzzles & Conquest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-conquest/id1485209615) - [Puzzles & Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-survival/id1517980891) All apps by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED: https://appshunter.io/developer/1055231096 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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