Comparison

Zombie Waves vs Run! Goddess

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

Head to head
About

Zombie Waves

Survive a zombie apocalypse in this 3D roguelike RPG. Fight endless hordes of infected, recruit companions, and uncover the truth behind the outbreak. Master over 100 skills and powerful abilities to overcome formidable bosses and secure humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • One-handed controls
  • 100+ roguelite skills
  • Gamebreaking ultimate abilities
  • Multiple stage scenarios
  • Formidable boss battles
  • Rally companions
Features
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Danger lurks around every corner in this zombie-infested post-apocalypse! Keep your wits sharp — the myriad infected will attempt to overwhelm you with their endless numbers the minute you step foot into the world. Rally companions to your side as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the outbreak. Test your survivalist mettle against a world intent on one goal: your demise! Load up on ammo, cull the shambling hordes that block your way, and stand your ground as a beacon of hope in humanity’s darkest hour! Gameplay Features: -One-handed Controls: Single-handedly mow down hordes of mutant horrors -Craft tactics and synergies based around 100+ roguelite skills and gamebreaking ultimate abilities -A multitude of stage scenarios for an immersive tooth-and-nail survival experience -A grotesque conglomeration of formidable bosses that will attempt to thwart your progress at every turn Support: Facebook: @ZombieWaves Facebook fan group: @Zombie Waves Discord: https://discord.gg/zombiewaves Customer Service: service.zombiewaves@gmail.com

About

Run! Goddess

Engage in a fast-paced RPG shooter combining parkour and combat. Recruit powerful goddesses with unique abilities to battle zombies, upgrade your base, and lead survivors to a brighter future in a post-apocalyptic world.

Highlights
  • Parkour and shooting combat
  • Recruit unique goddesses
  • Upgrade your base
  • Battle zombie hordes
  • Open treasure chests
  • Team up with allies
Features
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Run! Goddess is a fast-paced mobile game that combines parkour and shooting elements. Recruit powerful goddesses, each with unique abilities and weapons, to battle zombies, upgrade your base, and strive for survival in the Last War! After a zombie virus devastates humanity, some young girls experience a dual awakening, becoming "Awakened Ones" with extraordinary strength. The Joint Front launches the Dawn Goddess Project, forming the Valhalla Special Ops Unit, the Dawn Valkyries. These brave girls fight through hordes of zombies to rescue survivors and uncover the truth behind the disaster. Their epic story unfolds in a world of despair and hope. ■ Swift Minds, Faster Moves! Embark on an exhilarating survival challenge, deftly dodging and battling endless waves of zombies. It's not just about reflexes; strategic thinking is key, as each lane presents unique obstacles and enemies waiting for you! ■ Build Your Secret Base Customize your stronghold and expand your army of goddesses—you are the beacon of hope in this shelter, guiding survivors toward a brighter future. In this Shooting game, every decision you make in building and development will shape the fate of your survivors. ■ Tap to Open, Surprises Await! Uncover mysterious treasure chests during your adventure! Tap to open them and receive amazing rewards and rare items to power up your combat and survival abilities. ■ Assemble Your Dream Team Recruit a roster of unique, captivating anime goddesses to form your unstoppable squad. Each goddess wields distinct skills; strategically combine them to effortlessly conquer zombies and claim victory! ■ Unite for a Greater Cause In a world teeming with zombies, survival is a team effort. Join forces with allied players to fend off the zombie threat—believe that the survivors stand with you.

Screenshots

Zombie Waves4 screens
Run! Goddess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zombie Waves at none against Run! Goddess's shown. Zombie Waves also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked) and ratings volume (43K vs 9.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zombie Waves sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Run! Goddess sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Zombie Waves against 4.7 for Run! Goddess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Zombie Waves's written reviews are positive against 35% of Run! Goddess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Waves ships an update every 3 weeks, Run! Goddess every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Zombie Waves versus Run! Goddess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie WavesRun! Goddess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (43K ratings)4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews35.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K — better9.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB452 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFUN FORMULA PTE. LTD.TOP GAMES INC.

Customer experience

Zombie Waves

All ratings42,468 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,063 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative54.7%

Run! Goddess

All ratings9,077 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews781 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral14.7%
Negative50.1%

User reviews

Zombie Waves

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Interesting weapon and ability variety
  • 🕰️ Challenging progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency around drop rates and progression
  • 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (video rewards not working, crashes, etc.)
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime

Run! Goddess

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Attractive character designs
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Surprisingly good voice acting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Repetitive and unengaging stages
  • 💰 Expensive and questionable in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Zombie Waves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards not being awarded after watching ads
  • Game freezing or crashing during gameplay
  • Progression being reset or lost after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • More balanced progression and less reliance on monetization
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding for new players
  • Permanent character/progress saving across sessions

Run! Goddess

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress and purchases being reset
  • Unresponsive support team

Requested features

2 requests
  • Open-world console-style experience
  • Improved stability and performance

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Zombie Waves

One-time12
  • gift_0.29$0.29
  • gift_0.59$0.59
  • gift_0.992 variants$0.99
Show 9 more
  • gift_1.99$1.99
  • gift_2.99$2.99
  • gift_4.99$4.99
  • gift_7.99$7.99
  • gift_9.99$9.99
  • gift_14.99$14.99
  • gift_19.99$19.99
  • gift_49.99$49.99
  • gift_99.99$99.99
41 purchases

Run! Goddess

One-time41
  • Encounter Pack - Flame$0.99
  • Mystery Gift - Recruit & Draw2 variants$0.99
  • Mystery Gift - Skill2 variants$0.99
Show 38 more
  • Daily Deal - Key$0.99
  • VIP1 Premium Package$0.99
  • Level Pack (Standard)$0.99
  • Monthly Card$1.99
  • Monthly Card2$1.99
  • Encounter Pack - Flame$2.99
  • Encounter Pack - Flame2$2.99
  • 7-Day Pass$4.99
  • $4.99 Goods$4.99
  • Cyberpunk Phase 4 Battlepass1$4.99
  • Holiday Pack 1$4.99
  • White Day Phase2 Login Bp Pack$4.99
  • Wasteland Themed Login BP Pack$4.99
  • Easter Login Battlepass Pack$4.99
  • White Day Login BP Pack$4.99
  • White Day Themed Login BP Pack$4.99
  • Bond Pack - Diva2 variants$4.99
  • Daily Gift Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Premium Package$4.99
  • Halloween Login Pass$4.99
  • $9.99 Goods$9.99
  • Level Pass$9.99
  • Monthly Pass1$9.99
  • Encounter Pack - Flame$9.99
  • Encounter Pack - Flame3$9.99
  • $19.99 Goods$19.99
  • White Day Phase2 Lottery Pack3$19.99
  • Mystery Gift - Recruit & Draw4$19.99
  • $29.99 Goods$29.99
  • Encounter Pack - Flame$29.99
  • White Day Phase 2 Task Bp Pack$29.99
  • Encounter Pack - Flame4$29.99
  • Super Value Privilege Card$29.99
  • $49.99 Goods$49.99
  • $99.99 Goods$99.99
  • White Day Phase2 Lottery Pack6$99.99
  • White Day Phase2 Lottery Pack5$99.99
  • Premium Package6 variants$99.99

Questions

Is Zombie Waves free?
Zombie Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run! Goddess free?
Run! Goddess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Waves or Run! Goddess?
Run! Goddess is rated higher. Zombie Waves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Run! Goddess averages 4.7 from 9.1K ratings.
Do Zombie Waves or Run! Goddess have ads?
Run! Goddess shows ads; Zombie Waves does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Waves or Run! Goddess?
Zombie Waves ships an update every 3 weeks, and Run! Goddess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zombie Waves was updated on November 1, 2026 and Run! Goddess on November 1, 2026.

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