Zombie HQ vs Storm the Train
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zombie HQ
Fight hordes of zombies across 18 levels, scavenge for powerful weapons, and rescue survivors. Customize your rooftop hideout with weapons and amenities to survive the apocalypse. Enjoy console-quality 3D graphics and gamepad support.
- 18 action-packed levels
- Weapon scavenging and upgrades
- Survivor rescue missions
- Rooftop hideout customization
- Console-quality 3D graphics
- Gamepad compatibility
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Your city has been overrun. The zombie infestation is seriously getting in the way of your downtime. It’s time to take back what’s yours! Scavenge what you can, find bigger and badder weapons, and take the fight to the undead! The streets are no longer safe, but you can seek refuge on the rooftops. What you need is somewhere to catch a breath, somewhere safe to kick back and prepare for your next explosive zombie-killing mission ... what you need is a Zombie HQ! FAST-PACED ZOMBIE-BLASTING ACTION • Shoot your way through 18 action-packed levels of zombie-slaying goodness. • Rescue survivors and complete extra bonus missions for big rewards. • Use and upgrade shotguns, flamethrowers, explosives, rifles, gun turrets, chainsaws and more! CUSTOMISE YOUR PERFECT ROOFTOP HIDEOUT • Deck out your ultimate zombie safe house with weapons systems, pool tables, hot tubs, turntables – whatever you need to see out the apocalypse! • Earn extra rewards from different daily items and events around your base. • Kit yourself out in the latest zombie survival apparel, from caps and hockey facemasks to centurion armour! CONSOLE-QUALITY GAMING • Fight through detailed 3D environments as you battle for survival. • Make the most of A7 Apple devices with impressive custom full-screen FX. • Play Zombie HQ on your favourite compatible gamepad.* Not everyone will survive the zombie apocalypse, but with a fully tricked out HQ... you will!
Storm the Train
Engage in side-scrolling combat against waves of enemies, including zombies, robots, and ninjas. Recruit agents with unique abilities, switch between them with a swipe, and upgrade weapons and gadgets to overcome relentless boss battles and achieve high scores.
- Side-scrolling action gameplay
- Recruit and switch between 12 agents
- Upgrade weapons and gadgets
- Daily rewards from Challenge Chopper
- High score challenges
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A one-way ticket to side-scrolling mayhem! Send your agents on a rampage of destruction against unending hordes of zombies, robots, ninjas and relentless boss battles in this explosive, guns blazing side-scroller. Recruit new agents with special abilities and gadgets to lay down the law to the advancing evil hordes. Swipe to switch between equipped agents and take advantage of their individual skills to overcome your enemies. Recover stolen blueprints to upgrade your arsenal and complete your mission objectives for even greater rewards! Features * Classic side-scrolling gameplay with explosive action * 12 collectable agents with different skills and abilities * Swipe between your 2 equipped agents * Upgrade numerous weapons, drones, and gadgets * Ride the Challenge Chopper and play for extra daily rewards * Destroy as much as possible to get the highest score Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/gamesfaction Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamesfaction
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Storm the Train at none against Zombie HQ's shown. Storm the Train also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Storm the Train sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Zombie HQ against 4.7 for Storm the Train. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Zombie HQ's written reviews are positive against 95% of Storm the Train's.
Zombie HQ ships an update every 2 months, Storm the Train monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zombie HQ | Storm the Train |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — 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 | 11.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rebellion Games | Hidden Bridge Limited |
Customer experience
Zombie HQ
Storm the Train
User reviews
Zombie HQ
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced zombie shooting
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 💡 Customizable HQ and character
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Repetitive missions
Storm the Train
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Enjoyable side-scrolling action
- 🕹️ Variety of characters and weapons
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 💰 Microtransactions feel intrusive
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging on mobile
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
Bugs and requests
Zombie HQ
Reported bugs
4 issues- Screen orientation issues
- Disappearing purchased items
- Bonus missions not working
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add multiplayer mode
- Expand mission variety
- Improve energy system
- More customization options
Storm the Train
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain device models
- Weapon/character upgrades not properly saving
- Difficulty spikes in later levels
Requested features
4 requests- More level variety and enemy types
- Ability to unlock all characters without microtransactions
- Improved controls for mobile devices
- Additional game modes or challenges
In-app purchases
Zombie HQ
- Special Offer 01$0.99
- Special Offer 02$0.99
- Special Offer 03$0.99
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- Gold Digger$1.99
- Purse Snatcher$1.99
- Machine Gun Minister$1.99
- Grave Robber$4.99
- Pick Pocket$4.99
- Small Fortune$9.99
- Turbo Recharge$9.99
Storm the Train
- Small Bag$0.99
- Large Bag$1.99
- Pile of Coins$1.99
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- Pile of Gems$1.99
- Coin Doubler$3.99
- All Characters$3.99
- Bonus Bag$4.99
- Hatful of Gems$4.99
- Crate of Coins$9.99
- Crate of Awesome$19.99









