# Nerd Survivors

> Fantasy rogue-lite survivor adventure with wacky weapons and monster hordes. (iPhone/iPad app by Francesco Ficarelli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors/id6479898753 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francesco Ficarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788287298)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 55 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 510 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors/id6479898753/reviews.md

## What is 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?

Nerd Survivors is a bullet-heaven action rogue-lite survivor adventure, set in the Doom & Destiny Worlds universe.

This version of 'Nerd Survivors' includes all the playable characters and weapon customization options from the Forge that are not available in the free 'Nerd Survivors Lite' version.

## Key features

- Bullet-heaven action
- Rogue-lite survivor adventure
- Wacky fantasy realm setting
- Pizza frag-grenades and magic spells
- Resource scavenging and crafting
- Weapon customization via Forge of Destiny

## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors/id6479898753/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Please update virtual controls

*2026-08-01*

I love this game so much the only thing I need is the option to hide the virtual joystick when using controller. Please please add this and the game will be perfect

### 5/5 — Good design, a steal a $3

*2026-03-19*

The older I get the more I appreciate this game genre. I’ve only seen a little so far and didn’t understand the aiming and starting weapon at first, but what’s here is great. Smart design. It’s one analogue stick if you use a controller. Level and upgrades are great. You can kill with pizza!

No idea how much content there is yet and at $3 it hardly matters. This won’t stop people from complaining that it isn’t “free” because that’s the world we live in. People seem to throw away time watching ads expecting to live forever.

### 5/5 — A lot of fun

*2025-06-02*

I’m actually surprised that this game is not popular. It definitely deserves more attention. I had a lot of fun playing it. As a big “survivors” games fan I can only recommend this one

### 5/5 — One of the best!

*2025-04-26*

This is definitely in the top 5 best survivor/vs horde/bullet Heaven genre.  It has controller support too.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2025-03-22*

Having actually played the game now:
* The graphics are cute and the effects are nice.
* I like the breakable terrain.
* Unlocks are fun and game progresses at a decent pace. 
*PLEASE include an ‘effects opacity’ option. The game emphasizes maneuverability to avoid boss attacks, but I end up being unable to see the attack markers because the screen is swamped by my own effect spam.

### 3/5 — null

*2025-03-17*

null

### 5/5 — Overall game

*2025-03-04*

I like and enjoy the art style they use with this app. Great for replayable enjoyment.

### 5/5 — Awesome Game!

*2025-02-16*

It was a rocky start for me but when the ball got rolling? It just didn’t stop baby! Wanna play more of your games for sure 💞🥺

### 5/5 — A hidden gem

*2025-02-07*

What a great game for the price. Not as complex as some survivors but has cute graphics, and some pretty wild weapon combinations. Great work dev!

### 5/5 — Great game, honest devs

*2025-02-03*

I love the art style and the breakable levels takes me back to classic beat ‘em ups like TMNT and Street Fighter 2. But what really impressed me is the data collection or lack thereof. They don’t spy on you AT ALL.  Look at all your other apps. They’re all selling your data. These guys shouldn’t be so rare but they are.  Plus they don’t even force ads for devs who do spy on you.  This needs to be supported and catch on.  Thank you guys. I’ll happily spend money on honest games and devs.

## Frequently asked questions about Nerd Survivors

### What kind of game is Nerd Survivors?

Nerd Survivors is a bullet-heaven action rogue-lite survivor adventure. It combines elements of intense combat, random progression, and a humorous fantasy setting where players must survive waves of monsters.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Players can equip unique weapons like pizza frag-grenades, cast preposterous magic spells, and even use friends as projectiles. The game also features resource scavenging and a 'Forge of Destiny' for weapon customization and crafting.

### Is Nerd Survivors free to play?

This version of Nerd Survivors is a paid application. It includes all playable characters and weapon customization options from the Forge, which are not present in the free 'Nerd Survivors Lite' version.

### What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal is to survive for 20 minutes of non-stop madness against thousands of wacky monsters. Successfully enduring the onslaught allows players to make their way back to their original gaming night.

### What makes this version different from Nerd Survivors Lite?

This paid version of Nerd Survivors offers a more complete experience by including all playable characters and the full range of weapon customization options available through the 'Forge of Destiny'. These features are not accessible in the free Lite version.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.20240612 — 2024-06-13

- New App Icon
- 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 App Icon
- 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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## More apps by Francesco Ficarelli

- [Doom and Destiny](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny/id688285246)
- [Doom and Destiny Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny-lite/id928088524)
- [Doom & Destiny Advanced](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny-advanced/id967383325)
- [Doom & Destiny Advanced Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny-advanced-lite/id1147151508)
- [Doom & Destiny Worlds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny-worlds/id1598937636)

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

## Related topics

[nerd survivors](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nerd-survivors) · [nerd survivors lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nerd-survivors-lite) · [francesco ficarelli](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/francesco-ficarelli)

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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 2026-09-02.*