Comparison

LifeAfter vs DARKEST DAYS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LifeAfter

Explore a vast post-apocalyptic world filled with dangers and opportunities. Scavenge, build, and survive against zombies and harsh environments. Connect with other survivors to rebuild society and face new threats, or embrace a half-zombie existence.

Highlights
  • Vast open-world exploration
  • Resource scavenging and building
  • Zombie invasion defense
  • Cooperative survival with friends
  • Half-zombie 'Revenant' gameplay
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This isn't just an update. It's the "Reconstruction" of a fallen world. April 17th, "Rebirth Day" is coming. -The Vast Open World- From snow mountain to beach, from forest to desert, from swamp to city... The vast Doomsday World is full of crises, yet offers endless possibilities. Here, you need to scavenge resources, build infrastructure, fend off zombie invasions, and build your own shelter. -Keep Hope Alive- When the doomsday came, zombies took over the world, collapsing social order and turning the familiar world unrecognizable. With the zombies craving human settlements, the harsh climate and scant resources, it’s hard to get by. In the doomsday seas, there resides even more dangerous new Infected and colossal mutant creatures that can sink boats effortlessly…... Danger is all around. You must keep calm and live on by any means necessary! -Make Survival Friends- You’ll encounter other Survivors during your doomsday exploration. Maybe you’re tired of all the zombie crying and night wind howling when you’re traveling alone. Try to open up, break bread with friends, talk all night long, and piece by piece create a peaceful shelter together. -Experience Half-Zombie Survival- The organization Dawn Break claims that human still has a chance after being bitten by zombie—to live as a "Revenant", abandon the human identity, appearance and abilities, and change forever. It sounds risky, but what would you choose if it’s matter of life and death?

About

DARKEST DAYS

Explore a post-apocalyptic open world filled with zombies, uncover the virus's origin, and build a sanctuary. Survive by scavenging, crafting, and fighting hordes with various vehicles and weapons. Engage in both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Vehicle collection and upgrades
  • Zombie combat
  • Base building and community management
  • Multiplayer modes (co-op and PvP)
  • Story progression
Features
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The world has become a wasteland due to a sudden zombie virus outbreak. You will start as a fragile survivor in this world, overcoming various threats around you and uncovering the secret of the zombie virus. A Vast, Living Open World Explore every corner of the seamless open world offered by DARKEST DAYS. The apocalyptic world, realistically rendered, delivers an immersive experience. Your journey begins in the desolate town of Sand Creek, where death fills the air. From desert villages to snow-covered islands and charming resort cities, explore the diverse themed open world, uncover the origins of the zombie virus, and write your own story. A Variety of Vehicles for Survival in the Open World Explore the vast open world of DARKEST DAYS using a range of vehicles. From everyday family cars once used before the apocalypse to powerful trucks and specialized vehicles like police cars and ambulances, you can utilize modes of transportation to navigate the wasteland. Vehicles can also be used to plow through hordes of zombies. Collect different vehicles and upgrade them with apocalypse-ready modifications to enhance their survival potential. Surviving the Endless Zombie Threat In DARKEST DAYS, a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a massive zombie outbreak, you'll face terrifying undead creatures that constantly threaten your survival. These zombies exhibit aggressive behavior and unpredictable movement, sometimes using different attack patterns to hunt you down. To survive, you must use every means available. Take them out one by one with precise shooting or unleash devastating firepower with explosives to wipe out entire hordes. Build Your Own Sanctuary With Residents In a world full of dangers, you can construct your own shelter to survive. Recruit various survivors who have endured the apocalypse to form a community with you. Build facilities for survival with their help to create a safer haven. Recruited residents can enhance your shelter's production efficiency or become reliable companions in combat and exploration. Diverse and Immersive Multiplayer Experiences Beyond the tense single-player mode, DARKEST DAYS offers dense and engaging multiplayer modes. Team up with other players to survive endless waves of zombies, or take on terrifying giant mutant zombies to earn rewards. However, cooperation isn’t the only path to survival. Venture into competitive combat zones to compete against others for rare resources while experiencing thrilling battles. When it comes to survival, there is no single right answer.

Screenshots

LifeAfter4 screens
DARKEST DAYS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DARKEST DAYS at none against LifeAfter's shown. DARKEST DAYS also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). LifeAfter's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 424) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LifeAfter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DARKEST DAYS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DARKEST DAYS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LifeAfter has 18K ratings behind it against 424, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of LifeAfter's written reviews are positive against 56% of DARKEST DAYS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LifeAfter ships an update every 4 weeks, DARKEST DAYS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LifeAfter versus DARKEST DAYS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeAfterDARKEST DAYS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (18K ratings)4.2 (424 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews56.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better424
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB3.4 GB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperNetEase GamesNHN Corp.

Customer experience

LifeAfter

All ratings18,233 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,193 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral14.2%
Negative32.8%

DARKEST DAYS

All ratings354 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.1%

User reviews

LifeAfter

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Immersive graphics
  • 💡 Unique survival mechanics
  • 🤝 Engaging community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Clunky controls
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending

DARKEST DAYS

From 424 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Open world zombie survival
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Controller support
  • 👍 Short load times
  • 👍 Smooth inventory management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Performance issues and lags
  • 🐛 Excessive gas consumption
  • 🐛 Difficulty in solo play

Bugs and requests

LifeAfter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Zombies resetting health when player moves away
  • Inability to loot weapons from defeated enemies
  • Glitches with resource transfer between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline single-player campaign
  • Ability to change character appearance
  • Improved quest tracking system
  • Shared housing/base building with friends

DARKEST DAYS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when looting
  • Game stays at loading screen
  • Glitches and inconsistencies

Requested features

2 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to turn off invites

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LifeAfter

One-time10
  • 小把信用点$0.99
  • 中级定制礼包$1.99
  • 中把信用点$4.99
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  • 联盟会员$4.99
  • 小袋信用点$7.99
  • 中袋信用点$14.99
  • 希望基金$14.99
  • 小箱信用点$29.99
  • 中箱信用点$46.99
  • 超大箱信用点$99.99
10 purchases

DARKEST DAYS

One-time10
  • Beginner-Only Lucky Pack$0.99
  • Basic Construction Pack$0.99
  • 50 Red Diamonds$0.99
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  • 100 Red Diamonds$0.99
  • 250 Red Diamonds$3.99
  • 500 Red Diamonds$3.99
  • Standard Membership$3.99
  • Premium Membership$9.99
  • 1,740 Red Diamonds$12.99
  • Luna Bloody$24.99

Questions

Is LifeAfter free?
LifeAfter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DARKEST DAYS free?
DARKEST DAYS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LifeAfter or DARKEST DAYS?
DARKEST DAYS is rated higher. LifeAfter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while DARKEST DAYS averages 4.2 from 424 ratings.
Do LifeAfter or DARKEST DAYS have ads?
LifeAfter shows ads; DARKEST DAYS does not.
Which is updated more often, LifeAfter or DARKEST DAYS?
LifeAfter ships an update every 4 weeks, and DARKEST DAYS every 9 days. Most recently, LifeAfter was updated on November 13, 2026 and DARKEST DAYS on November 12, 2026.

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