# Nerd Survivors Lite

> Roguelite shoot 'em up where friends battle monsters in a fantasy realm. (iPhone/iPad app by Francesco Ficarelli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors-lite/id6502171956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francesco Ficarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788287298)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 510 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors-lite/id6502171956/reviews.md

## What is Nerd Survivors Lite?

Nerd Survivors Lite is the free version of the popular roguelite shoot 'em up, Nerd Survivors. 

The ordinary gaming night among four friends takes a chaotic turn when they find themselves transported to a preposterous fantasy realm teeming with thousands of wacky monsters!

Equip yourself with pizza frag-grenades, enchanted fidget spinners, unleash preposterous magic spells, or even fling your very own friends into the fray to repel the relentless hordes of monsters determined to obliterate you.

And if that's still not enough, scavenge resources and blueprints, then harness the 'Forge of Destiny' to customize your weapons or craft the ultimate armaments of your nerdy wet dreams! Can you endure for 20 minutes of non-stop madness and make your way back to your gaming night?

This version offers players a taste of the chaotic, monster-filled adventures with some limitations: expect short game ads every 5 minutes of gameplay, access to only 22 characters from the full roster, and limited features in the Forge of Destiny. Dive into the fantasy realm with fewer resources but all the thrill of the original game!

## Key features

- Roguelite shoot 'em up gameplay
- Fantasy realm setting
- Wacky weapons and magic spells
- Craft and customize weapons
- Survive relentless monster hordes
- Limited character roster

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors-lite/id6502171956/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Schön

*2025-02-14*

Es macht spaß Charaktere und Updates frei zu spielen. In laufe des Spieles bekommt man raus wie man am besten Gold macht und welche Fähigkeiten am Stärksten sind. Zur zeit find ich Magie mit durchdringt und Krit. am Stärksten. Tipp Aoe Magie nur als Ergänzung. Die Karten sind sehr groß und abwechslungsreich.

### 3/5 — I love this game but…

*2024-12-20*

I played the lite version and I want to transfer the data to the payed version don’t know how to do that tho

### 1/5 — Meh

*2024-10-17*

Fühlt sich unfertig an und macht auch nicht wirklich Spaß. Es macht einfach keinen Spaß jedes Mal durch die Gegner Horden rennen zu müssen, weil kein platz da ist und man dauernd stirbt! Es dauert ewig bis man sich mit den Münzen Vorteile kauft, die so gut wie nichts bringen, und die immer gleich Werbung vom Entwickler selbst nervt auch extrem, obwohl es meistens nur 4 Sekunden sind. Es scheint nicht darauf ausgelegt Spass zu machen sondern einfach nur zu frustrieren.

### 5/5 — Really, really good

*2024-10-10*

Playing the Lite version rn. Very likely going to get the premium version soon. It's a lot of fun, funny, and well-made. This kind of game is a rarity considering the genre it's in. Love it. Hope y'all get more recognition (and money lol)

### 1/5 — Pode melhorar

*2024-09-21*

Jogabilidade mediana, o jogo em sim é simples mas é difícil de evoluir, dificilmente vc conseguira desbloquear mais que 2 personagens.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-09-02*

This is a really fun "lite" game - as someone else mentioned, it is so rare to get a "lite" that doesn't want to access all your info or have you make lots of in-app purchases.  It's my go-to game and, with such awesome developers, how could I not get the reasonably priced full game?! Download it. You will not regret it!

### 5/5 — loved this game

*2024-08-20*

i play a lot of mobile games im a new barber shi slow and this game is mad fun, cute animations, well paced for a mobile game for sure as well it actually is challenging in a fun way keep it up y'all

### 5/5 — Honestly bad

*2024-07-18*

Just go play vampire survivors. This is a terrible attempt at a rip off of that game.

### 5/5 — Thank You

*2024-06-08*

So few game developers offer lite or trial versions of their games today. You always just have to spend your money and take the chance that the game you bought isn’t bad. But, with this lite version of Nerd Survivors I was able to see that the game rocks and I definitely want to buy the full version now. Thanks so much for being what I would say is a very upstanding developer and very thoughtful to be honest. I actually think more games would be sold by devs if they offered a lite version for customers to check out first. On my way to buy the full version now, thanks, again and God bless. 

I should also say that the game is just tons of fun I thought. One of my upgrades was “Fartomancy” hahaha!  So bonkers. Plus I just really like roguelite ir roguelike video games a lot. And I think the atmosphere and gameplay in this title seems like a lot of fun. So, thanks for that as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Nerd Survivors Lite

### What is Nerd Survivors Lite?

Nerd Survivors Lite is the free version of the roguelite shoot 'em up, Nerd Survivors. It offers a taste of the full game's chaotic monster-battling action with some limitations on characters and features.

### How does Nerd Survivors Lite compare to the full version?

This free version provides access to 22 characters, limited Forge of Destiny features, and short ads every 5 minutes. The full version offers the complete roster and unrestricted crafting.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Nerd Survivors Lite?

You'll experience intense roguelite shoot 'em up gameplay, battling thousands of monsters with unique weapons and magic. The goal is to survive for 20 minutes and return to your gaming night.

### Can I play Nerd Survivors Lite offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities. Typically, roguelite shoot 'em ups require an internet connection for leaderboards or updates, but this detail is not confirmed for Nerd Survivors Lite.

### Does Nerd Survivors Lite have ads?

Yes, Nerd Survivors Lite contains advertisements. Players can expect short ads to appear every 5 minutes of gameplay.

### What devices is Nerd Survivors Lite available on?

Nerd Survivors Lite is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### What is the age rating for Nerd Survivors Lite?

Nerd Survivors Lite has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it contains content suitable for players aged 12 and older.

### How often is Nerd Survivors Lite updated?

The latest version was released on 2024-06-14, indicating recent updates. The app has seen at least one update since its release on 2024-05-16, suggesting active development.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.20240612 — 2024-06-14

- New App Icon
- Game Center Achievements
- Substantially improved performances
- New Ipad mode gives a lot more screen to play on the Ipad and Ipad Pro
- Fixed dirt staying on screen way longer than expected
- Fixed problems with enemy hordes not starting
- Fixed magic missile targeting issues
- Fixed game sometimes not ending properly when killing the boss

### 1.0.20240608 — 2024-06-09

- New Icons
- Substantially improved performances
- New Ipad mode gives a lot more screen to play on the Ipad and Ipad Pro

### 1.0 — 2024-05-16

No release notes.

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All apps by Francesco Ficarelli: https://appshunter.io/developer/1788287298

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