# Puzzles & Survival — Crash Zombie With Your Wisdom

> Match-3 puzzle and strategy game about surviving a zombie apocalypse. (iPhone/iPad app by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-survival/id1517980891 (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: 4.40/5 from 58,105 App Store ratings · 1,054 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2.3 GB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai and 3 more
- Released: 2020-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-survival/id1517980891/reviews.md

## What is Puzzles & Survival?

My goodness...What the hell is that!?
Keep quiet, idiot!
Arrrrgh, the zombie's coming at us!!!

The outbreak of a deadly virus swept over the world. Almost all of humanity have turned into zombies. Lead your followers to survive the apocalypse: that is your quest.
Match-3 Puzzle meets Strategy! Solve the mysteries and build an impenetrable sanctuary. The future of humanity is in your hands.
Tip: Use your brain to defend your brain!

——APOCALYPTIC FEATURES——
※ STRATEGY + MATCH-3
- Solve puzzles to kill zombies
- Arm yourself with strategy and tactics
- A combination of a tactical wargame and casual puzzle gameplay
- An innovative post-apocalyptic experience

※ BUILD A SANCTUARY
- Lead survivors in the last bastion of humanity
- Craft cutting-edge equipment to smash your enemies

※ FORMIDABLE HEROES
- Superhuman powers emerged alongside the zombie virus
- Recruit Heroes from the notorious Noah\'s Tavern
- Heroes improve your military and economical strength

※ FRIENDS OR FOES
- No one can survive alone, fight alongside your allies
- Watch out for potential threats, be they zombies or humans

Official Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/PnS.37Games


[Notes]
Puzzles & Survival is a free-to-play mobile game with in-app purchases. According to 37GAMES\' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, this application is not intended for use by users under the age of 12.
A device with internet access is required.

[Subscription Intro]
Puzzles & Survival provides subscription services. Become a subscriber to enjoy exclusive boosts and rewards!
1. Content: Subscribe to claim heaps of rewards on a daily basis and unlock various remarkable boosts.
2. Subscription duration: 1 month
3. Subscription price: $19.99
4. Payment: Via your iTunes account
5. If you are a subscriber, within 24 hours before your monthly subscription expires, the subscription will be automatically renewed UNLESS you manually cancel it before then.
6. To manage and cancel subscriptions, please head to Settings - iTunes Store & App Store - Check Apple ID - Account Settings - Subscription.

[Help]
Do you need help?
Feel free to contact us via the in-game Customer Service or send us an Email at: global.support@37games.com
Privacy Policy:
https://gpassport.37games.com/center/servicePrivicy/privicy
Terms of Use:
https://gpassport.37games.com/center/servicePrivicy/service

## Key features

- Match-3 puzzle combat
- Zombie apocalypse survival
- Base building and sanctuary development
- Hero recruitment and upgrades
- Alliances and multiplayer combat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Diamonds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Diamonds I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Diamonds IV | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds III | $29.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Diamonds I | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Big Chest of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds Ⅷ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #68 in Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #89 in Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)
- #67 in Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)
- #10 in Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #14 in Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)
- #163 in Top Grossing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Puzzles & Survival?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Fun and good team play
- 🚀 Enjoyable and complex enough
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Entertaining game
- 👍 Highly addictive

**Cons**

- 💰 Pay to win
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Security and payment issues
- 💰 Expensive and greedy
- 🔒 Account issues and poor customer support
- 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and player targeting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and server connectivity issues
- Glitches with in-app purchases and account management
- Unbalanced matchmaking and player targeting
- Misleading or deceptive advertising

**Most requested features**

- Improved matchmaking and player protection
- More free-to-play friendly progression
- Better customer support and transparency
- More comprehensive gameplay guides
- Reduced grind and pay-to-progress mechanics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,054)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzles-and-survival/id1517980891/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pay to win

*2026-08-18, version 4.0.238*

This game is solely built around spending money on gambling mechanics. Expect to pay 10s of thousands of dollars to be competitive. The developers add new “features” that are half baked and intended to trick users into spending money.

### 1/5 — WTF !!!!!

*2026-08-14, version 4.0.238*

What absolute garbage. Complicated confusing rubbish that constantly asks for money. 
Deleted !!!


Update, I tried to give this another chance. 
I stand by my original review. It’s absolute rubbish. Confusing to say the least, NOTHING LIKE THE ADS !!  

Deleted again !!!!!

### 5/5 — I like it!

*2026-08-13, version 4.0.236*

I discovered this game through Freecash, and have been playing for a few months now. While yes you can buy to level up faster, this is one of the few games that actually make it so you don’t have to. I have met some cool people playing this game and while I may not know what I’m doing exactly? It’s a great game to pass time and just have fun with it, which I’m extremely grateful for. I like the mini events in-game too. Idk, feels like the developers actually care about the gameplay and not just making a quick dollar. Kudos to you!

### 1/5 — WTF !!!!!

*2026-08-10, version 4.0.236*

What absolute garbage. Complicated confusing rubbish that constantly asks for money. 
Deleted !!!

### 2/5 — It’s meh

*2026-08-10, version 4.0.236*

Its ok game nothing special i only installed cause it was giving me reward for other games i actually like but i still spend like $2 in this game to show support but its not engaging or fun game

### 4/5 — Fun game but…

*2026-08-09, version 4.0.236*

I love this game I’ve played it for so long but was completely different from the add, but definitely fake

### 2/5 — Not as advertised

*2026-08-08, version 4.0.236*

Another carbon copy of a match game with heroes. Not what it shows in ads or on the app page at all.

### 1/5 — Video mismatched with game

*2026-08-07, version 4.0.236*

I saw a video ad and downloaded the game but there is nothing in game like that. Disappointing

### 2/5 — Alliances have gotten out of control

*2026-08-06, version 4.0.236*

Every alliance you join tells you that you have to join discord or get kicked. I’m not joining another app to play a game. It’s kind of frustrating.

### 2/5 — Game good, moderators are terrible

*2026-08-05, version 4.0.236*

The game is good, nice varied play and progresses well quite quickly. However, the moderators/support are dreadful. I started playing this game on the premise of a currency reward for another game through TapJoy. I completed four quests, which included buying the additional build queue and levelling my Head Quarters. Despite there being clear evidence of my second build slot and HQ level, they refused to honor their offer and denied my evidence somehow..

## Frequently asked questions about Puzzles & Survival

### What is Puzzles & Survival about?

Puzzles & Survival is a mobile game that blends match-3 puzzle gameplay with real-time strategy elements. Players must lead survivors through a zombie apocalypse, solving puzzles to defeat enemies, build a sanctuary, and recruit heroes to defend humanity.

### What are the key features of the game?

The game features a unique combination of match-3 puzzles for combat, strategic base building to create a sanctuary, recruiting and upgrading formidable heroes with special powers, and the ability to form alliances with other players to fight against both zombies and human threats.

### Is Puzzles & Survival free to play?

Yes, Puzzles & Survival is a free-to-play mobile game. However, it does offer in-app purchases for items and boosts. There is also an optional monthly subscription service for $19.99 that provides exclusive rewards and boosts.

### What devices is Puzzles & Survival compatible with?

An internet connection is required to play Puzzles & Survival. The game is intended for users aged 12 and older, as per the developer's terms of use and privacy policy.

### How do I manage my subscription?

If you are a subscriber, your subscription will automatically renew monthly unless you manually cancel it at least 24 hours before it expires. To manage or cancel your subscription, navigate to your device's Settings, then iTunes Store & App Store, tap your Apple ID, go to Account Settings, and select Subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.238 — 2026-08-14

New version is live! 
[New Feature] Mutant Observer available for a limited time—Recycle extra Frags from Max-star Anomalous Creatures. 
[New Season] Season 4 is coming, thrilling challenges ahead! 
[New Stage] Exploration stages expanded with new Chapter 19 at Hard difficulty. 
[New Skin] Deep Sea series skins debut! 
[Optimizations] Ecosystem Simulation item boxes can now be recycled into Energy.

### 4.0.236 — 2026-07-23

New version is live! 
[Resonance] New Resonance Heroes coming soon with unlimited potential! 
[Creature] Legendary UR Anomalous Creature "Frost Plume" spotted—obtainable through upcoming events! 
[Optimizations] SVIP now features more functions: claim Training Rewards, Pet Interactions, and skip Simulation Training battles all in one go! 
[Optimizations] Pet Interaction now features a Give Up option to make things easier!

### 4.0.235 — 2026-07-16

New version is live! 
[Resonance] New Resonance Heroes coming soon with unlimited potential! 
[Creature] Legendary UR Anomalous Creature "Frost Plume" spotted—obtainable through upcoming events! 
[Optimizations] SVIP now features more functions: claim Training Rewards, Pet Interactions, and skip Simulation Training battles all in one go! 
[Optimizations] Pet Interaction now features a Give Up option to make things easier!

### 4.0.234 — 2026-07-13

New version is live! 
[Resonance] New Resonance Heroes coming soon with unlimited potential! 
[Creature] Legendary UR Anomalous Creature "Frost Plume" spotted—obtainable through upcoming events! 
[Optimizations] SVIP now features more functions: claim Training Rewards, Pet Interactions, and skip Simulation Training battles all in one go! 
[Optimizations] Pet Interaction now features a Give Up option to make things easier!

### 4.0.233 — 2026-07-03

New Content Incoming! 
[New League] Added 3-player team mode to Match-3 League. Fight alongside allies for glory! 
[New System] Added Anomalous Creatures and Pets. Raise exclusive companions and showcase your unique style! 
[Optimization] Enhanced Journey Supply M.Card. Purchase it to enjoy 28 days of exclusive rewards and buffs! 
[New Feature] Added random rotation for Sanctuary and Ambience skins. Create more personalized combinations!

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