Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs RIOT

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

Head to head
About

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

Simulate and customize zombie outbreaks in real-world locations using Google Maps. Control outbreak parameters, observe chaos unfold, and even join the fight with military interventions. Explore thousands of player-created maps or offline options.

Highlights
  • Real-world map simulation with Google Maps integration
  • Customizable outbreak parameters (zombie speed, civilian numbers, etc.)
  • Observe infection spread from satellite to street view
  • Direct intervention with bombs, soldiers, and helicopters
  • Thousands of player-created maps
  • Offline map play
Features
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Zombie Outbreak Simulator is a sandbox app where you can customize your own zombie outbreak. Choose from thousands of real locations around the world on Google Maps! ◆ Over 3 million downloads! ◆ • "a killer timewaster" - Gizmodo • "zombies plus Google Maps equals fun" - Games Radar • "a splendid idea, no matter how omnipresent zombies may be" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun • Apple Staff Favorite in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Spain and 14 other countries! • Top 5 in Simulation and Strategy on the iPad! Watch a zombie outbreak unfold in real world environments, and alter the outbreak parameters to your liking. Do you prefer old-school slow movers, or the new fast movers? Is the population armed? How well can they shoot? How many police will be on patrol? Customize your own outbreak then watch the chaos unfold. Zoom in and out to keep track of the infection as it spreads across the map! Watch from a high satellite view to get an overview of the infection, or zoom right in and watch as civilians run for their lives, shoot at zombies and inevitably become infected. Keep track of the people's only hope - local law enforcement, as they fight back against overwhelming odds. Join in the action by raining fire from above with Mk81 and Mk82 bombs, delivered by A-10 Tank Killers! Parachute soldiers into the front lines to protect the civilians. Deploy helicopters to rescue civilians before they become overwhelmed. From the Settings screen you can change the following parameters: • Civilian numbers • Civilian armed % • Civilian accuracy • Initial zombie numbers • Zombie outbreak direction (N, E, S, W, Map Wide) • Zombie speed • Infection time (how long it takes for infected civs to turn into zombies) • Number of police • Police accuracy • Soldier accuracy From the Map Select screen you can choose from: • 15 featured online maps, using Google Maps • 5 offline maps (play anywhere even without an Internet connection) • Over 2,500 player maps using Google Maps, created by players of the game at www.class3outbreak.com This free version of the app contains limited features, with in-app purchases for upgrades to unlock the full functionality. Initially you have access to two maps (one online, one offline), limited outbreak settings, and limited numbers of bombs, soldiers and helicopters.

About

RIOT

Experience the intensity of civil unrest from both sides of the conflict. This game allows players to choose their perspective in various protest scenarios, employing different strategies to achieve outcomes. Draw your own conclusions about right and wrong in these complex situations.

Highlights
  • Play as rioters or riot police
  • Experience real-world protest events
  • Employ different strategies and tactics
  • Single Player STORY mode
  • Two Player VERSUS mode (same device)
  • Unlockable bonus content and endings
Features
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RIOT’s creator, Leonard Menchiari, experienced rioting first-hand at the NoTAV protests in Italy. He created the game to tell the stories and express the feelings experienced during these clashes. What triggers the crowd to behave with such anger and aggression? Often outnumbered, what does a police officer feel like during the conflict? RIOT presents the player with the opportunity to experience both sides of the fight - a fight in which there really are no winners. Who is right and who is wrong? Experience RIOT and draw your own conclusions. It is up to you to choose how to tackle each situation, employing different strategies and tactics in order to achieve the perfect outcome. Discover if you can dispel an angry crowd or overcome a well-equipped militia as civil crisis deepens and corruption tears the very fabric of society. RIOT: NoTAV includes the following events: - Maddalena's Clearing - December 8th - A32 Highway - Valsusa Gates (Beginning of an End) - BONUS: NoMUOS - BONUS: Rome Indignados (Oct 15) Achievements: - Clear the Rioters or the Police within 2 minutes, 80 seconds, or without Journalists to reach 100% completion - Complete the last level as the Rioters or the Police to unlock the ending cut scene + the NoMUOS & the Rome Indignados maps RIOT features the following gameplay modes: - Single Player STORY mode playable as rioters or riot police - Two Player VERSUS mode for 2 players on the same device

Screenshots

Zombie Outbreak Simulator4 screens
RIOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RIOT at 4.6 against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's 4.1. RIOT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 104). On price and device support 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. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RIOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RIOT holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 86% of RIOT's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus RIOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorRIOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB316 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdLeonard Menchiari

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

All ratings1,699 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative20.3%

RIOT

All ratings104 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Civilians getting stuck in buildings
  • Online and player-created maps not working
  • Issues with watching ads for in-game rewards
  • Restore purchases not working after reinstallation

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more military units (tanks, helicopters, etc.)
  • Implement a sandbox mode with more customization
  • Improve zombie and civilian AI
  • Add more maps and locations
  • Introduce different zombie types and mutations
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  • Allow players to control individual units
  • Implement a base-building or fortification system
  • Add a wave-based survival mode

RIOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

One-time10
  • Unlock Offline & Online Maps$0.99
  • Unlock Outbreak Settings$0.99
  • Unlimited Soldiers$0.99
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  • Unlimited Mk81 Bombs$0.99
  • Unlimited Mk82 Bombs$0.99
  • Unlimited Helicopters$0.99
  • Unlock Player Maps - Americas$1.99
  • Unlimited Bombs, Soldiers & Helicopters$2.99
  • Unlock All Player Maps$2.99
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

RIOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RIOT free?
RIOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or RIOT?
RIOT is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while RIOT averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or RIOT have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; RIOT does not.

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