Comparison

Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs R I 0 T

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

R I 0 T

Experience the intensity of civil unrest from both sides of the conflict. This game allows players to choose their role as either rioters or police, employing strategies to navigate volatile situations and draw their own conclusions about the events.

Highlights
  • Play as rioters or police
  • Experience real-world protest events
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Multiple historical scenarios
  • Single-player story mode
  • Two-player versus mode
Features
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RI0T’s creator, Leonard Menchiari, experienced rioting first-hand at the NoTAV protests in Italy as well as several other around Europe between 2012 and 2016. 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? RI0T 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 RI0T 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. RI0T includes the following events: INDIGNADOS: - Pozo Soton - 15M - Indignados (NO!) - Mossos Retreat NOTAV: - Maddalena's Clearing - December 8th - A32 Highway - Valsusa Gates (Beginning of an End) KERATEA: - Bloko Keratea - Black Tuesday - Eftihis' Ballad - La Fin TAHRIR REVOLUTION: - Day of Anger - Friday of Anger - Battle of the Camel - We Won't Go He Will Go! BONUS LEVELS: - Occupy Oakland - Ukraine Riots - NoMUOS - Rome Indignados (Oct 15) - Taksim Square - Syntagma Square - Burned School - Korean Training Achievements: - Clear the Rioters or the Police within 2 minutes, 80 seconds, or without Journalists to reach 100% completion - Complete the last levels as the Rioters or the Police to unlock the ending cut scenes + the BONUS 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
R I 0 T4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zombie Outbreak Simulator at Free against R I 0 T's $4.99. Zombie Outbreak Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 155). R I 0 T's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download; R I 0 T costs $4.99 up front. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. R I 0 T asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R I 0 T holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 155, 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 74% of R I 0 T's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, R I 0 T every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zombie Outbreak Simulator versus R I 0 T: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie Outbreak SimulatorR I 0 T
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (1.7K ratings)4.3 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews74.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better155
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB444 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBinary Space Pty LtdLeonard Menchiari

Customer experience

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

All ratings1,699 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews372 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative20.2%

R I 0 T

All ratings155 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Zombie Outbreak Simulator

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great simulator
  • 🚀 Immersive gameplay
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 👍 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-play model
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 AI issues
  • 🔒 Limited free content

R I 0 T

From 155 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful pixel art style and visual design
  • 💡 Unique concept showing both sides of riots
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🆓 Free-to-play game
  • 📚 Historical scenarios and educational value

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Limited unit control compared to PC version
  • 🐛 Units run away unexpectedly without clear reason
  • ❌ Lack of strategic depth and control options
  • 😴 Becomes repetitive after extended play
  • 💰 High costs for deploying units

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

R I 0 T

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Police and tactical units flee without reason
  • Units don't respond to commands properly
  • Ranged units fail to shoot or use tear gas
  • Difficulty spike between levels (Indignados level 3-4)
  • Sound issues in-game
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  • Game lacks proper controls on mobile
  • Reporter spawn times too long
  • Units retreat when victory is near

Requested features

15 requests
  • Sandbox mode with unlimited points
  • More maps and locations (London, France, USA riots)
  • Vehicle support (water cannons, vans, helicopters)
  • Unit formation and movement controls
  • More unit types and customization options
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  • Better tutorial and gameplay explanation
  • Additional languages support
  • New campaigns and missions
  • Weapons and combat mechanics
  • Weather effects (rain, storms, wind)
  • Global/multiplayer mode
  • Command posts and tactical options
  • Proper PC version port to mobile
  • Recent protest scenarios
  • Cheat mode with infinite resources

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

R I 0 T

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zombie Outbreak Simulator free?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R I 0 T free?
R I 0 T costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or R I 0 T?
R I 0 T is rated higher. Zombie Outbreak Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while R I 0 T averages 4.3 from 155 ratings.
Do Zombie Outbreak Simulator or R I 0 T have ads?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator shows ads; R I 0 T does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Outbreak Simulator or R I 0 T?
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and R I 0 T every 33 months. Most recently, Zombie Outbreak Simulator was updated on November 6, 2026 and R I 0 T on November 3, 2026.

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