Comparison

The Walking Dead vs Skull Hero

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

Head to head
About

The Walking Dead

Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and fight relentless hordes of walkers and desperate human enemies. Every decision and run is different, testing your leadership and survival skills.

Highlights
  • Fight walkers and human enemies
  • Play as iconic survivors
  • Build and defend your camp
  • Roguelike progression
  • Unlock new abilities and upgrades
  • Explore inspired locations
Features
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THE DEAD WALK. SOCIETY HAS FALLEN. SURVIVAL IS ALL THAT REMAINS. Rick Grimes woke from a coma to find the world transformed. Cities abandoned. Families torn apart. The living forced to become something new just to survive. Step into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead universe and begin your journey where it all started, in an action game shaped by the characters and stories fans know and love! NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. Begin your journey on the outskirts of Atlanta, where a fragile camp struggles to endure against the constant threat of the walkers. What starts as a desperate fight for survival quickly becomes something more. A test of leadership and who you are willing to become. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Fight as iconic survivors from across the universe of The Walking Dead, including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, Glenn, and Maggie. Each survivor brings unique weapons, abilities, and combat styles into every run. Some excel in close combat, while others strike from a distance. Choosing who you fight as can mean the difference between survival and defeat. EVERY SURVIVOR HAS THEIR STRENGTHS Build your camp and assign garrison survivors to strengthen your defenses, generate resources, and support your long-term survival. The right balance between combat survivors and camp leadership is critical to staying alive. EVERY DECISION MATTERS. EVERY RUN IS DIFFERENT. • Fight through relentless swarms and herds of walkers, including armored, burning, and other deadly walker variants • Face dangerous human enemies, desperate to survive by any means necessary • Take control of powerful combat survivors, each with distinct abilities and playstyles • Assign garrison survivors to your camp to unlock bonuses and strengthen your defenses • Grow stronger every run with new abilities, upgrades, and evolving strategies • Build and defend your camp, turning a fragile shelter into a place worth fighting for • Explore locations inspired by the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead SURVIVAL IS NOT JUST ABOUT FIGHTING THE DEAD. IT IS ABOUT PROTECTING THE LIVING. Fans of survival games, roguelike progression, and action RPG gameplay will find a fast-paced experience built around skill, growth, and replayability. THE WORLD HAS ENDED. THE FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN. How long can you survive? SURVIVAL HAPPENS TOGETHER. Join our Discord to connect with other survivors, share strategies, and help shape the future of the game with your feedback.

About

Skull Hero

Embark on an epic RPG adventure, battling monsters and farming XP to power up your hero. Master unique weapon skills and face challenging bosses in diverse fantasy lands. Conquer enemies, upgrade your gear, and become the ultimate hero.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat and dodging
  • XP farming for hero upgrades
  • Unique weapon skills
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Fantasy adventure progression
  • One-finger controls
Features
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Enter the world of heroes, where you'll rise from zero to hero. Farming EXP, fight monsters, upgrade your hero to join the fight against mysterious enemies, grow stronger, and conquer powerful bosses in an endless adventure. Features 1. Fight for Power up Use your skills to attack, dodge, and control each battle. Survive waves of monsters and turn risky fights into victory. Every stage challenges your reflexes and strategy. 2. Farm Enemies, Gain Infinite Power Defeat, collect, and upgrade your hero in a simple but addictive, Your HP and Attack will increase after each enemy defeat. 3. Weapons & Skills Each weapon has a special skill; hone them and they will give you more power. 4. Challenging Boss Fights Face bosses with precise timing in cursed jungles, icy lands, and barren deserts,... Each battle tests your skill, patience, and hero upgrades. Overcome traps and monster waves to claim valuable rewards. 5. Fantasy Adventure Each time you defeat a boss, you'll experience new and mysterious lands that will make you stronger and provide you with more valuable experiences and rewards. How to play: - Easy control with just one finger. - Farm EXP by defeating monsters - Choose the suitable weapon for each location - Upgrade weapon. - Purchase support items when needed. Final call, download now, embark on your dark adventure become the hero! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://horusent.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

The Walking Dead4 screens
Skull Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: The Walking Dead at #178 against Skull Hero's unranked. The Walking Dead also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 1.3K). 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. The Walking Dead sells 53 one-off in-app purchases and Skull Hero sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.8 for The Walking Dead against 4.7 for Skull Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of The Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 63% of Skull Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Walking Dead ships an update every 5 days, Skull Hero every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
The Walking Dead versus Skull Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Walking DeadSkull Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better4.7 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews63.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size982 MB642 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAres Interactive, Inc.HORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

Customer experience

The Walking Dead

All ratings4,753 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews430 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative32.3%

Skull Hero

All ratings1,332 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative27.6%

In-app purchases

53 purchases

The Walking Dead

One-time53
  • Monthly Offer 1$0.99
  • Weekly Offer 1$0.99
  • Jumpstart Pack$0.99
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  • 7D Quest Day 1 Offer$0.99
  • Super Coin Pack$0.99
  • Gem Pack 1$1.99
  • Offer Tier 2$1.99
  • Jumpstart Double Down$1.99
  • DaIly Offer 1$2.99
  • Offer Tier 4$3.99
  • SPOOKY GOOD MULTI-PACK$4.99
  • Sale Bundle$4.99
  • Gem Pack 2$4.99
  • Offer Bundle$4.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$4.99
  • Currency Bundle 1$4.99
  • Currency Bundle 2$4.99
  • Yumiko Unlock Pack$4.99
  • Region 2 Pack$6.99
  • DaIly Offer 3$9.99
  • Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • Rank Up Rick$9.99
  • Premium Card$9.99
  • Coin Stepup 1a$9.99
  • Epic Set$9.99
  • Currency Bundle 3$9.99
  • Survivor’s Card$9.99
  • Rare Runner Set$9.99
  • Region 3 Pack$9.99
  • Region 4 Pack$12.99
  • Currency Bundle 4$14.99
  • Yumiko Star Up Pack$14.99
  • Region 5 Pack$14.99
  • Region 6 Pack$17.99
  • Premium Pass$19.99
  • Offer Tier 14$19.99
  • One or All Offer 3d$19.99
  • Elite Keys 20$19.99
  • Coin Stepup 1b$19.99
  • Epic Set$19.99
  • Currency Bundle 5$19.99
  • Currency Bundle 6$19.99
  • Coin Stepup 1c$29.99
  • Epic Set$34.99
  • Currency Bundle 7$34.99
  • Coin Stepup 1d$39.99
  • Elite Pass$49.99
  • Elite Keys 50$49.99
  • Offer Tier 20$49.99
  • Coin Stepup 1e$59.99
  • Coin Stepup 1f$79.99
  • Coin Stepup 1g$99.99
  • Offer Tier 30$999.99
15 purchases

Skull Hero

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Utility subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly pet care$6.997 Days
  • Subscription Week$9.997 Days
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  • Subscription Month$29.991 Month
One-time11
  • Solaria Pack$1.99
  • Battle pass Mini$1.99
  • Gem 1$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Battle pass$4.99
  • Gem 2$4.99
  • Battle pass Elite$9.99
  • Gem 3$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Gem 4$19.99
  • Gem 5$49.99
  • Gem 6$99.99

Questions

Is The Walking Dead free?
The Walking Dead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skull Hero free?
Skull Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Walking Dead or Skull Hero?
The Walking Dead is rated higher. The Walking Dead averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Skull Hero averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.
Do The Walking Dead or Skull Hero have ads?
Both The Walking Dead and Skull Hero show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Walking Dead or Skull Hero?
The Walking Dead ships an update every 5 days, and Skull Hero every 6 days. Most recently, The Walking Dead was updated on October 18, 2026 and Skull Hero on October 19, 2026.

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