Comparison

Tesla Force vs Nerd Survivors

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

Head to head
About

Tesla Force

Defend humanity from cosmic horrors in this action-packed rogue-lite. Wield devastating weapons, scientific gadgets, and crazy perks as iconic historical figures. Explore procedurally generated levels with endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Over-the-top action and power trips
  • Endlessly replayable rogue-lite gameplay
  • Randomly generated levels
  • Wild array of devastating weapons
  • Deadly scientific gadgets
  • Crazy perks to customize characters
  • Unique Lovecraftian monsters and bosses
Features
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When the cosmic horrors awake, it's time to call up the Tesla Force to defend mankind against an assault from the outer reaches of reality! * Ridiculously over-the-top mayhem and power trips * Endlessly replayable rogue-lite gameplay * Randomly generated levels * A wild array of devastating weapons * Deadly scientific gadgets to help you mow down the abominations * A multitude of crazy perks to customize your character * Over a dozen unique Lovecraftian horrors and boss monsters to defeat * Play as Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, H.P. Lovecraft, or Mary Shelley. * iCloud * Game Controller support Unbounded heroes Choose from four uniquely talented heroes of esoteric knowledge: Tesla, the master of gadgets Lovecraft, the keeper of the Eldritch Truth Curie, the dual-wielding genius Shelley, the mother of monsters Technology Unleashed Utilize such scientific marvels as the X-Ray Blade, Jacob's Ladder on a Stick, the Tesla Turret, and a Battle Mech to overcome the unfathomable monsters. Besides technological gadgets, you'll also collect numerous perks along the way that modify and improve your character. Once they start stacking, you can create utterly ridiculous combos. Inside the labyrinths of Arkham City, you'll also find various mysteries and artifacts that can be either a boon or a curse - so you'd better stay cautious, and expect the unexpectable. Infinite Levels Choose your path through the corrupted lands, and bear the responsibilities of your choices. The world is procedurally generated, offering a unique adventure each and every time! You can play these procedurally generated levels over and over again, keeping the game fresh. No two runs are ever the same! Time is a flat circle Your demise is certain, but not necessarily in vain. After each death you'll return to your base at Wardenclyffe Tower, with a chance to empower your characters with all sorts of upgrades! And in the unlikely case that you survive, you can play the game again with an additional challenge! There are many cycles for you to complete, but where will it lead you? Are you willing to find out the terrible truth beyond reality? Ticktock The Doom is coming. With every breath you take, The Doom approaches. Monsters will grow stronger and gain abilities over time. The more time you spend, the more certain your doom will be. Don't let the Doom Clock strike twelve!

About

Nerd Survivors

Embark on a chaotic fantasy adventure where friends are transported to a monster-filled realm. Wield wacky weapons, cast spells, and craft ultimate armaments to survive relentless hordes. Can you endure 20 minutes of madness and return to your gaming night?

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Tesla Force4 screens
Nerd Survivors4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tesla Force and Nerd Survivors both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Nerd Survivors's written reviews are positive against 68% of Tesla Force's. Nerd Survivors also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99). Tesla Force's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Tesla Force costs $5.99 and Nerd Survivors $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tesla Force against 4.7 for Nerd Survivors. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Tesla Force's written reviews are positive against 93% of Nerd Survivors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tesla Force ships an update every 2 weeks, Nerd Survivors fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tesla Force versus Nerd Survivors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTesla ForceNerd Survivors
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (36 ratings)4.7 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3656 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB510 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer10tons LtdFrancesco Ficarelli

Customer experience

Tesla Force

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative18.4%

Nerd Survivors

All ratings56 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%

In-app purchases

None

Tesla Force

No in-app purchases

None

Nerd Survivors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tesla Force free?
Tesla Force costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nerd Survivors free?
Nerd Survivors costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tesla Force or Nerd Survivors?
Nerd Survivors is rated higher. Tesla Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Nerd Survivors averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.
Do Tesla Force or Nerd Survivors have ads?
Neither Tesla Force nor Nerd Survivors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tesla Force or Nerd Survivors?
Tesla Force ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nerd Survivors fortnightly. Most recently, Tesla Force was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nerd Survivors on October 28, 2026.

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