Comparison

Dead Ahead vs Wasteland Evolved

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

Head to head
About

Dead Ahead

Lead a squad of survivors in a 3D turn-based tactical game set in a zombie-infested wasteland. Collect unique characters, utilize their ultimate abilities, and adapt your strategy across diverse missions to uncover the truth behind the apocalypse.

Highlights
  • 3D turn-based tactical combat
  • Squad collection and command
  • Unique hero abilities and skills
  • Diverse missions and locations
  • Story-driven campaign
  • Uncover dark mysteries
Features
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Nobody gets left behind. We’ll come back – we’ll find them all! The world ended, but our loyalty didn't. In a bleak, brutal wasteland overrun by the infected, the Enforcers are the last souls keeping that promise. Welcome to the next 3D evolution of the Dead Ahead universe! Step into a global franchise backed by over 20M+ players worldwide, and experience a tactical survival experience where every battle is a board of calculated moves. Will you guide your squad to victory... or leave humanity in checkmate? Key Features: Tactical & Ruthless 3D turn-based survival where every move counts. Plan your approach, utilize environmental cover, and execute precise skill combos on ever-shifting battlefields. One miscalculation could cost you your entire squad. Collect & Command Command eccentric survivors – from resourceful Mechanics and Northerners to disciplined Military veterans. Build a tight-knit squad by combining heavy Defenders, precise Rangers, and tactical Specialists with unique abilities and interconnected skills. Ultimate Abilities & Skills Unleash game-changing ultimate moves tailored to each hero. Upgrade individual skill to turn the tide of battle – charge up Hero's Volt Trigger, lock down infected with Leo's Stun Boost, or keep your squad alive with Marina's Mass Heal. Diverse Missions & Locations Fight your way through abandoned gas stations, ruined city streets, and barricaded crossroads. Adapt your tactics to unique battlefield hazards and unpredictable encounters across a vast story-driven campaign. Dark Mysteries & Lethal Threats Step into the unknown to uncover the truth behind the breach. Track anomaly-ridden blue traces across contaminated zones, survive brutal encounters with mutated monstrosities, and rewrite the fate of the wasteland. The apocalypse doesn't forgive wrong moves. Master the board, guide the Enforcers through contaminated zones, and solve the mystery of the breach before humanity fades into the dark!

About

Wasteland Evolved

Features
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Enter a wasteland where survival meets the supernatural. Wasteland Evolved is an idle roguelike survival adventure set in a haunting world inspired by Chinese folklore. Strange forces have transformed the land. Enemies emerge from the darkness, danger closes in from every direction, and only constant evolution will keep you alive. Fight through relentless waves, choose powerful upgrades, create unique skill combinations, and evolve your character into an unstoppable survivor. SURVIVE ENDLESS WAVES Enemies attack from every direction. Keep moving, keep fighting, and strengthen your build before the battlefield overwhelms you. BUILD A NEW STRATEGY EVERY RUN Choose from randomized skills and upgrades as you progress. Combine different abilities, experiment with powerful builds, and discover new ways to survive. EVOLVE YOUR POWER Grow stronger throughout every run. Upgrade your abilities, improve your combat potential, and push deeper into increasingly dangerous stages. FACE POWERFUL BOSSES Enemy waves are only the beginning. Prepare your strongest build and challenge powerful bosses that will test your damage, positioning, and survival skills. A FOLKLORE-INSPIRED WASTELAND Explore a distinctive world inspired by Chinese folk culture and supernatural legends. Traditional visual motifs meet a ruined wasteland to create an eerie and unforgettable atmosphere. IDLE PROGRESSION, ACTIVE COMBAT Develop your character through idle progression while enjoying fast and direct combat whenever you enter the battlefield. Every run brings new choices. Every skill can change your build. Every evolution brings you one step closer to survival. Enter the wasteland. Build your strongest combination. Evolve and survive.

Screenshots

Dead Ahead4 screens
Wasteland Evolved4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dead Ahead at 3 against Wasteland Evolved's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Dead Ahead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wasteland Evolved sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dead Ahead versus Wasteland Evolved: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead AheadWasteland Evolved
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB144 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperABE Entertainment LimitedDLX STUDIO

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dead Ahead

One-time10
  • Survivor Field Kit$0.99
  • Base Supply Pack$0.99
  • Crystal Token Pack$0.99
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  • Starter Trace Pack$1.99
  • Basic Training Pack$2.99
  • Currency Bucks 600$4.99
  • Monthly Supply Contract$4.99
  • Expedition Kit$9.99
  • Trace Twin Pack$9.99
  • Currency Bucks 3960$29.99
10 purchases

Wasteland Evolved

One-time10
  • 2.99Gift$2.99
  • 5.99Gift$5.99
  • 6.99Gift$6.99
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  • 9.99Gift$9.99
  • 12.99Gift$12.99
  • 14.99Gift$14.99
  • 24.99Gift$24.99
  • 39.99Gift$39.99
  • 49.99Gift$49.99
  • 99.99Gift$99.99

Questions

Is Dead Ahead free?
Dead Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wasteland Evolved free?
Wasteland Evolved is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dead Ahead or Wasteland Evolved have ads?
Both Dead Ahead and Wasteland Evolved show ads.

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