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

Embark on a darkly comedic RPG adventure through a zombie apocalypse. Lead a unique crew of survivors, make impactful choices that shape the story, and scavenge for resources in a world filled with danger and humor. Outsmart the undead with tactical combat and adapt your strategy for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Branching storyline with impactful choices
  • Recruit and strategize with unique survivors
  • Explore and scavenge in randomized encounters
  • Gear up and adapt with tactical combat
  • Dark humor and unexpected consequences
  • Endless replayability with multiple endings
Features
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The legendary Dead Ahead universe is back! 10M+ players have already hit the road, but most ended up as zombie bait. Can you make it past the next mile? Key Features: - Chill & Savage The apocalypse at your own pace. Master the idle loop day by day with seamless controls: pick your perks, sit back and watch your hero carve through the horde. - Choice & Consequence Every day on the road brings a new decision. Risk it all for a rare reward or play it safe and move on? Your choices in random encounters shape every run. - Perks & Builds Unlock game-changing perks and craft a lethal build for every encounter. Experiment with synergies on the fly — every run is a new combination. - Roam & Ruin Each run takes you deeper into the ruined world. Push through wrecked cities, highways and swamps and adapt to shifting threats — no two runs are ever the same. - Friends & Firepower You don't have to face the apocalypse alone. Recruit fellow survivors who fight by your side with skills of their own. Level them up, unlock their perks and build the strongest crew. - Idle & Armed Collect your AFK rewards and gear up. Every return makes you stronger and better prepared for the road ahead. Will you make it with brains… or just bullets?

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 chart position: Dead Ahead at #57 against Wasteland Evolved's unranked. Dead Ahead also leads on device support (3 vs 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 11 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Dead Ahead versus Wasteland Evolved: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead AheadWasteland Evolved
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (775 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings775 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB144 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperABE Entertainment LimitedDLX STUDIO

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Dead Ahead

One-time11
  • Lair Pack$0.99
  • Survival Kit$0.99
  • Queen Pack I$3.99
Show 8 more
  • Monthly Card$5.99
  • Queen Pack II$5.99
  • Signal Rocket Pack$5.99
  • Ad-Free Card$9.99
  • Provisions$11.49
  • Office Tower Stash$11.99
  • Precious Stash$11.99
  • Lifetime Card$34.99
10 purchases

Wasteland Evolved

One-time10
  • 2.99Gift$2.99
  • 5.99Gift$5.99
  • 6.99Gift$6.99
Show 7 more
  • 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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