Zombie Outbreak Simulator vs LEGION
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
LEGION
Engage in fast-paced, multiplayer strategy battles on diverse maps. Take direct command of your squads in real-time, offering a level of control rarely seen in mobile RTS games. Experience tactical combat with unique armies and engaging gameplay.
- Multiplayer battles
- Direct squad control
- Diverse maps
- RTS gameplay
- Fast-paced combat
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Legion is a multiplayer mobile game. The core of the game is short battles on different maps between two armies. You'll have full control of your squads, like in the best RTS games (unlike most mobile games of this type, where squads fight on their own).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LEGION at none against Zombie Outbreak Simulator's shown. LEGION also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Zombie Outbreak Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 159) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Zombie Outbreak Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LEGION sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Zombie Outbreak Simulator against 4.1 for LEGION. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zombie Outbreak Simulator has 1.7K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Zombie Outbreak Simulator's written reviews are positive against 70% of LEGION's.
Zombie Outbreak Simulator ships an update every 3 months, LEGION every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zombie Outbreak Simulator | LEGION |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.1 (159 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 159 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Binary Space Pty Ltd | Alexander Osmyakov |
Customer experience
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
LEGION
User reviews
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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
LEGION
From 159 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced battles
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Good graphics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🕹️ Clunky unit controls
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial
- 🕰️ Short campaign
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
LEGION
Reported bugs
4 issues- Deployment issues
- Unit pathfinding problems
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Crashes on certain levels
Requested features
6 requests- More campaign missions
- Expanded unit roster
- Sandbox mode
- Multiplayer improvements
- Siege mechanics
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- Additional eras/factions
In-app purchases
Zombie Outbreak Simulator
- 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
LEGION
- Gold Level 1$0.99
- Gold Level 2$1.99
- Gold Level 3$2.99
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- Gold Level 4$4.99
- Gold Level 1$19.99
- Gold Level 1$39.99
Questions
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