Comparison

The Virus vs Expansion Beyond

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

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About

The Virus

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Dive into a world overrun by the zombie infection and become the ultimate zombie hunter in The Virus: Zombie Hunter. Prepare for hordes of infected, plenty of shootouts, and don't forget to plan your next move carefully. As one of the survivors, you follow the trail of your lost family while trying to uncover the origin of the infection so you can get the antidote. Work your way through a gripping story, upgrade your camp and buy new weapons and special inventions that make each mission easier. EARLY ACCESS The game is currently available in Early Access, meaning it is fully functional and all core gameplay mechanics are ready to try. The only limitation is the amount of content, which will be expanded gradually. In the current version you can play 5 of the 11 story missions, try 2 of the 3 planned levels of the wave mode (with 2 changing maps) and choose from 70 items available for purchase. Your feedback during this phase helps us improve and expand the game. Thank you for joining us on this journey! VARIED MISSIONS Complete mission objectives your way. If you like action, charge into the horde and cut them down by the dozen. Prefer a slower approach? Then take the infected out one at a time. Missions play out in varied environments, from the countryside to the city. Collect loot hidden across the maps, earn in-game currency by completing side objectives, and see every mission through. A STORY WORTH FOLLOWING A compelling story about a survivor who lost his family in the first days of the outbreak and set out to find them with the help of others. There is a second thread too: find out as much as you can about the virus that turns people into zombies, and try to get hold of the antidote. THE BASE Your refuge is a former military base where survivors gathered to stay relatively safe from the infected. Meet the other survivors, buy equipment and upgrade the shops for better weapons and inventions. Head out on missions, but watch out โ€” the fuel supply is not endless! WEAPONS Use a wide range of weapons to fight the zombies. Choose from plenty of melee weapons and firearms. You will also have grenades, mines and stationary machine guns at your disposal. If things go well, Hank will build you special inventions that lure the infected away so they don't come straight for you. If you take a beating in combat, or just want a boost from an elixir, visit the field hospital โ€” they will gladly kit you out for the missions ahead. ZOMBIE WAVES If you get tired of story objectives, try another kind of mission: Zombie Waves, which are procedurally generated. They unlock as you progress through the story and you get a new one every day. The point is to thin out the infected in a given area. Complete the mission and you will be rewarded generously. But be warned โ€” it will not be a walk in the park! SCAVENGERS Recruit scavengers, train them and send them out on all kinds of missions. Every scavenger has their own traits and experience, which decide how well the mission goes and how much loot they bring back. So give it a try, send scavengers out and collect the spoils! Choose their missions carefully though โ€” a scavenger might not come back. Step into the fight for survival, become a hero and save the world from the infection!

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Expansion Beyond

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Year 2185: Spacecraft Noah-1 stars a long journey towards Alpha Centauri, carrying the first humans ever to travel beyond the Solar System. Its destination: Proxima b, a rocky planet tidally locked to the dwarf star Proxima Centauri. A world of extremes, where one side bathes in perpetual daylight while the other hides in eternal darkness. Incompatible with Earth life, its atmosphere is toxic and its oceans flow with sulfuric acid. As you step out of your landing pod, you realize that you are not alone. Proxima b is teeming with life โ€” alien, primitive and aggressive. Your mission: survive Proxima bโ€™s unforgiving environment and predators, while harvesting resources that will help humanity accelerate its expansion to Alpha Centauri. Features: * Reap the rewards of being one of the first humans to pioneer life beyond our solar system. * Extract natural resources (metals, polymers, and osmium) to build your headquarters and devices that will help you survive. * Unlock the mysteries of Proxima b as you explore its alien landscapes and fend off aggressive life forms. * Build a Cloning Bay to bring you back to life after you die. Which will happen, often. * Adapt and evolve by unlocking an arsenal of advanced weapons, powerful mods, and cutting-edge cybernetic implants. * Learn about Proxima bโ€™s unusual biology and evolution. * Build a Particle Accelerator, produce Antimatter, and power a teleportation gate between Alpha Centauri and the Solar System. Expansion Beyond demands strategic thinking, careful planning, and fast reflexes. It contains scenes of mild violence, making it unsuitable for children.

Screenshots

The Virus4 screens
Expansion Beyond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Expansion Beyond at none against The Virus's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. The Virus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Expansion Beyond sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Virus ships an update every 4 weeks, Expansion Beyond fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
The Virus versus Expansion Beyond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe VirusExpansion Beyond
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1.1 GB532 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMarek PenickaExpansion Games LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Virus

One-time10
  • 25 Coins - sale 25%$0.69
  • Starter Pack - sale 25%$0.79
  • Starter Pack - sale 10%$0.90
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  • 125 Fuel - sale 25%$1.09
  • 50 Coins - sale 25%$1.29
  • 125 Fuel - sale 10%$1.39
  • 250 Fuel - sale 25%$1.99
  • 250 Fuel - sale 10%$2.39
  • Medium Pack - sale 25%$2.59
  • Medium Pack - sale 10%$3.19
10 purchases

Expansion Beyond

One-time10
  • 80 Neutron Cells$0.99
  • Mini Polymers Bundle$2.99
  • Small Polymers Bundle$4.99
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  • Small Polymers Bundle$5.99
  • Medium Polymers Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Metals Bundle$14.99
  • Medium Polymers Bundle$14.99
  • Large Metals Bundle$19.99
  • Huge Metals Bundle$29.99
  • Huge Polymers Bundle$29.99

Questions

Is The Virus free?
The Virus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expansion Beyond free?
Expansion Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Virus or Expansion Beyond have ads?
The Virus shows ads; Expansion Beyond does not.
Which is updated more often, The Virus or Expansion Beyond?
The Virus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Expansion Beyond fortnightly. Most recently, The Virus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Expansion Beyond on October 31, 2026.

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