Comparison

Fate War vs Resident Evil Survival Unit

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

Head to head
About

Fate War

Lead survivors in a mythical world ravaged by monsters and calamities. Build a thriving settlement, manage citizens, and engage in tactical battles to reclaim lost power. Customize your tribe and explore an open world with roguelike mechanics.

Highlights
  • City-building and management
  • Switchable landscape/portrait modes
  • Dynamic environments with seasons
  • Tactical turn-based combat
  • Unique auction system for development
  • Extensive cosmetic customization
  • Roguelike open-world exploration
Features
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In an uncharted mythical world, calamities and monsters ravage the land. Survivors flee to Sanctuary, desperate to awaken the gods that vanished during Rangarok and reclaim their power. Amidst the relentless cold, the embers of civilization flicker to life on this isolated island. But ravenous Blackforged, twisted by darkness, now stalk the wilds. Malevolent spirits from another time stir with sinister intent, and emboldened rival Tribes harbor ambitions of conquest... As the Chieftain of your Tribe, how will you rise to the occasion and ensure your Tribe's survival? Game Features: [City-Building, Laidback Management] Intuitive Simulation Gameplay: Build a thriving settlement of your own on a remote island. Easily manage every citizen's daily life, work, and relationships, and watch as their stories unfold through generations. [Landscape or Portrait, Your Choice] Freely Switch Between Modes: Play casually in portrait mode or switch to landscape mode for an immersive experience. [Realistic World, Enhanced Strategic Depth] Intricate Gameplay with Dynamic Environments: The shifting of seasons and day-night cycles hold the key to the Tribe's development speed. Master the elements to turn small gains into great victories. [Free Movement, Tactical Battles] Innovative Combat Mechanics and Systems: Commanders and Lieutenants fight alongside each other in battle. Manage and position four soldier types to outmaneuver foes and turn the tide of battle. [Trade and Auction, Rapid Development] Unique Auction System for Faster Growth: With a fair bidding system on Tribe Bounty, enjoy the thrill of an RPG raid in an SLG title. [Unique Looks, Endless Customization] Wide Variety of Cosmetic Items: With territory decorations, Hero skins, chat boxes, and portraits, create a Tribe that is uniquely yours. [Roguelike Mechanics, Endless Exploration] Open-World Inspired Design with Infinite Possibilities: Original roguelike gameplay where every expedition, from gathering resources to arming your Tribe, brings new excitement. ===Information=== Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FateWarOfficial/ Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@fatewarofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FateWarOfficial Discord: https://discord.gg/p4GKHM8MMF Customer Service: help.fatewar.apple@igg.com Subscription Details: ● Monthly Subscription Subscription Privileges (US$4.99/month, free for the first month) Subscribe to unlock the following benefits: +2% Research Speed, +2% Training Speed, +10% Stamina Recovery, +15% EXP earned from defeating monsters. Additionally, receive the following rewards over 30 days: 20,000 EXP Treatise ×30, 15-minute Auto Blackforged Hunting ×450, Basic Stamina Elixir ×30, Intermediate Random Resource Pack ×300. Important Notes: ● Upon purchase confirmation, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. ● Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ● Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, and the renewal fee will be confirmed. ● You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.igg.com/member/agreement.php

About

Resident Evil Survival Unit

Lead survivors in a city consumed by infection. Recruit legendary heroes, build a stronghold, and forge alliances to fight iconic threats and reclaim territory. Survival depends on strategic decisions and teamwork.

Highlights
  • Recruit legendary Resident Evil Heroes
  • Build and fortify a stronghold
  • Lead survivors into battle
  • Forge alliances with other players
  • Fight iconic Resident Evil threats
  • Explore and conquer overrun territories
Features
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Includes random-item purchases An unknown infection has consumed the city, leaving you with one mission: lead the survivors. Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Resident Evil Survival Unit with Albert Wesker, Leon S. Kennedy, and Ada Wong, plus limited-time events and exclusive rewards. Recruit legendary Resident Evil Heroes and build your ultimate team. Take on iconic threats like Nemesis, Lickers, Tyrants, and more. Build a stronghold, forge alliances, and fight for survival! ■ Survive the Ruined City Recruit survivors with unique skills and specialties. Build your squad, lead them into battle, and fortify your defenses against the infected. Every decision shapes your fight for survival. ■ Assemble Iconic Resident Evil Heroes Fight alongside fan-favorite Resident Evil Heroes from across the franchise, including Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine. Recruit infamous villains like Albert Wesker to unlock even more ways to grow stronger. Build your ultimate team and take on deadly threats. ■ Build Your Stronghold. Save Humanity. Restore an abandoned mansion to build a stronghold. Secure vital resources, unlock new technologies, and fortify your defenses. Your stronghold is more than a shelter. It's the foundation of your power. ■ Explore, Expand, and Conquer Expand your influence across a world overrun by the infected. Compete against rival factions and fight for vital resources and territory. Put your strategy to the test and outsmart your enemies. ■ Forge Powerful Alliances No one survives alone. Join forces with other survivors to defeat powerful enemies and dominate the battlefield. A stronger alliance is the key to survival ■ The Fight for Survival Begins There is only one path to survival in a fallen world. Build your stronghold. Recruit iconic Resident Evil Heroes. Fight the infected alongside your allies. Enter the world of Resident Evil Survival Unit, where survival takes strategy. ◆Official Page : https://www.residentevil-survivalunit.com/ ◆Customer Support: https://residentevil-survivalunit.oqupie.com/portals/3134 ◆Terms of Use: https://legal.residentevil-survivalunit.com/eula ◆Privacy Policy: https://legal.residentevil-survivalunit.com/privacy ■ App Permission Information [Mandatory Permissions] - None [Optional Permissions] 1. Camera & Photos - Used to allow players to upload image and video files when contacting Customer Support for 1:1 inquiries. *However, sending a 1:1 inquiry through the app's web browser may result in the browser requesting Camera and Photo permissions instead. In these cases, these optional permissions may not be requested by the app itself. 2. Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) - Used to analyze user activity and provide personalized ads. 3. Notifications - Used to send users game-related notifications. *The game may still be played even if the optional permissions are not granted. However, some features of the game may be limited or unavailable. ■ Withdrawing App Permissions 1. Withdrawing Individual Permissions - Device Settings > Privacy > select relevant permissions > toggle to grant or deny permissions 2. Withdrawing App Permissions - Device Settings > select app > toggle to grant or deny permissions *The process for granting and withdrawing app permissions may vary depending on your device model or OS version. [This app is distributed by Aniplex Inc.]

Screenshots

Fate War4 screens
Resident Evil Survival Unit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Resident Evil Survival Unit at #96 against Fate War's unranked. Fate War's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 6K). 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. Fate War sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Resident Evil Survival Unit sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Fate War against 4.6 for Resident Evil Survival Unit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fate War ships an update every 9 days, Resident Evil Survival Unit every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Fate War versus Resident Evil Survival Unit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFate WarResident Evil Survival Unit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings)4.6 (6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews62.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better6K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB1.3 GB
Age rating+912+
DeveloperIGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.Aniplex Inc.

Customer experience

Fate War

All ratings21,959 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,175 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative30.5%

Resident Evil Survival Unit

All ratings5,908 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews762 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

Fate War

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Straight to the point gameplay
  • 👍 Rewarding and fun survival strategy game
  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and water physics
  • 🎮 Solid kingdom builder with good depth

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs like pink color around buildings
  • 📱 No landscape mode support
  • 💰 Rampant monetization with buffs, currency packs, and event stamina
  • 📢 Constant scrolling announcements about other players' progress
  • 🤖 Overuse of AI-generated visuals and cutscenes

Resident Evil Survival Unit

From 6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game for iPhone 11 Pro
  • 🚀 Can still play the game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy and lacking polish
  • 🐛 Stiff voice lines and poor animations
  • 🐛 Terms of service screen issue
  • 🐛 Update issues causing login problems

Bugs and requests

Fate War

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Game resets quest progress when logging out and back in

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add tribal assist to unit recruitment
  • Ability to change text size
  • Option to turn off player progress announcements

Resident Evil Survival Unit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes every 5-15 minutes
  • Losing progress after crashes
  • Stuck at title screen after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control squads individually during missions
  • Improved graphics
  • More integration with the Resident Evil franchise

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fate War

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Bestseller Bundle A$0.99
  • Bestseller Bundle B$1.99
  • Bestseller Bundle D$4.99
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  • Bestseller Bundle E$9.99
  • Bestseller Bundle F$14.99
  • Bestseller Bundle G$19.99
  • Bestseller Bundle J$49.99
  • Bestseller Bundle L$99.99
  • Bestseller Bundle M$299.99
10 purchases

Resident Evil Survival Unit

One-time10
  • STANDARD PACK 03$2.99
  • EVENT PACK 05$4.99
  • STANDARD PACK 05$4.99
Show 7 more
  • LINK PACK 05$4.99
  • POPUP PACK 05$4.99
  • DEAL PACK 05$4.99
  • STANDARD PACK 10$9.99
  • POPUP PACK 10$9.99
  • STANDARD PACK 20$19.99
  • POPUP PACK 20$19.99

Questions

Is Fate War free?
Fate War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Resident Evil Survival Unit free?
Resident Evil Survival Unit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fate War or Resident Evil Survival Unit?
Resident Evil Survival Unit is rated higher. Fate War averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Resident Evil Survival Unit averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.
Do Fate War or Resident Evil Survival Unit have ads?
Neither Fate War nor Resident Evil Survival Unit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fate War or Resident Evil Survival Unit?
Fate War ships an update every 9 days, and Resident Evil Survival Unit every 10 days. Most recently, Fate War was updated on November 9, 2026 and Resident Evil Survival Unit on November 9, 2026.

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