# Zombie Defense HNG

> Hybrid RTS/Tower Defense game with zombie survival, soldier recruitment, and strategic upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Teresa Dymek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-defense-hng/id1309032833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Teresa Dymek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108488686)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 148 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 352 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), Polish, European Portuguese, Turkish, French (France)
- Released: 2017-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-defense-hng/id1309032833/reviews.md

## What is Zombie Defense HNG?

Today, 7 billion humans live on our planet.
Over 100 billion lived and died on it in the past.
What if just a tenth of them came back... for us?

A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense.
Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own.
Manually move soldiers between slots, upgrade slots and soldiers, order supplies, 
throw grenades and molotovs, order airstrikes and operate huge bulldozers.
Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

Earn money on missions and spend them between missions to buy permanent technologies, upgrades, weapons ect.

Features
- 48 missions.
- 5 difficulty modes regular, nightmare, 3 man challenge, TV challenge, Boss Challange.
- 22 types of recruits.
- 150 permanent upgrades between each mission.
- 8 basic enemy types, from shambling creatures, to crawling horrors, to fast predators.
- 2 types of giant mutant zombie bosses for extra action.
- Zombie birds.
- Decoys.
- A gun rack of weapons, from trusty .38s, to deadly shotguns, to ultra-accurate sniper rifles.
- High explosives to turn zombies into pink jelly.
- Molotov cocktails to stop zombies with a blazing inferno.
- Heavy vehicles to crush every zombie in their path.
- Laser-activated turrets. 
- Devastating airstrikes.
- Tesla towers.
- Supply deliveries.
- Real-time soldier upgrades, recruitment and trading.
- Infinite mode for hardcore players who crave endless excitement.
- Special challenge modes.
- High replayability allows you to complete each mission and return to it as you please, to earn more money and rise your score.
- Full 3D environment, highways, towns and deserts.


IGRS rating: 13+

## Key features

- Recruit and place soldiers
- Upgrade soldiers and slots
- Order supplies and airstrikes
- Operate heavy vehicles
- 48 missions with 5 difficulty modes
- Variety of weapons and explosives
- Infinite mode for endless play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All APC upgrades | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Commanders | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Tesla upgrades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frostbite | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get $30 000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get $110 000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get $500 000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lasercut | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Reaper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrades prices reduction | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get $320 000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Toxic Blast | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-defense-hng/id1309032833/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-07-01*

I love this game thank you I tend to play a lot of tower defense games on my phone was a big fan of Bloons and this is a very cool take with zombies very simple to take your mind off of things and just grind.

### 3/5 — Too many ads and not enough reinforcements

*2026-05-31*

Don’t get me wrong. This is a good game, but there are way too many ads and on top of that not enough reinforcements and even if I want more reinforcements, I can’t get any. It won’t show me how to get it very disappointed.

### 5/5 — 9/10

*2026-04-16*

Super nostalgic, I’ve been playing for a decade, the mechanics are great and unique and great take on the tower defense genre with plenty of unique towers/units to unlock and upgrade. The more you play the stronger u become but it doesn’t feel like too much of a grind as you’re always progressing thru the story. The balancing is good for a single player game. Some suggestions are more unique zombie types as there ain’t many tbh, couple new units as these ones r many years old, and maybe a new location. Great game crazy to see it’s not as big as I thought it was as this was a major part of my childhood.

### 5/5 — Игра детство

*2025-12-21*

Это игра моего детства и вот через года в 2025 году я решил ее пройти

### 4/5 — Old, but still entertaining

*2025-10-11*

A simple enough gameplay loop without too much repetitiveness beside the last few levels, near nonexistent bugs (and they few that I’ve seen just enhance gameplay), there’s undoubtedly room for improvement, but in its current state it’s still phenomenal for how few ads there are.

### 5/5 — Amazing game Classic!!

*2025-10-02, version 12.9.8*

This game is top tier hidden gem. Classic 10/10

### 1/5 — Nope.

*2025-09-18, version 12.9.8*

If I don’t wanna watch an ad for a bonus reward that doesn’t mean you get to force an ad on me just to go back to the mission screen.

### 4/5 — Zombie defense HNG

*2024-12-12*

Mostly all the maps the same lol why not different maps an bigger need more space to play either troops!

### 5/5 — My childhood

*2024-09-07*

This game carried my childhood.. My older brother found it like 10 years later and here I am. Playing it again.

### 5/5 — アンストインストの繰り返しでたまにやりたくなるで！

*2024-08-23*

！！！！！

## Frequently asked questions about Zombie Defense HNG

### What is Zombie Defense HNG?

Zombie Defense HNG is a hybrid real-time strategy and tower defense game where players defend against waves of zombies. You recruit soldiers, strategically place them, and manage resources to survive the onslaught. The game combines elements of strategy, tactics, and micromanagement.

### What are the key features of Zombie Defense HNG?

Key features include recruiting and upgrading soldiers, placing them in strategic slots, ordering supplies, using weapons like grenades and molotovs, and commanding heavy vehicles and airstrikes. The game offers 48 missions, 5 difficulty modes, and various enemy types.

### How is Zombie Defense HNG monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases. Players can also earn money on missions to buy permanent technologies and upgrades. The presence of in-app purchases suggests optional enhancements or currency can be bought.

### What kind of enemies can I expect in Zombie Defense HNG?

You will face a variety of zombie types, including shambling creatures, crawling horrors, and fast predators. The game also features two types of giant mutant zombie bosses for challenging encounters, as well as zombie birds.

### Can I play Zombie Defense HNG on different devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems like iOS or Android. However, it is described as a mobile application, implying it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.0.2 — 2026-08-20

- Updated SDKs.
- Updated our games promo.

### 13.0 — 2026-04-18

- Updated SDKs.

### 12.9.10 — 2026-01-26

- IGRS rating updated

### 12.9.9 — 2025-10-11

- Unity security update.

### 12.9.8 — 2025-07-25

- Updated SDK.

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