The Walking Dead vs Metal Slug Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Walking Dead
Step into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Lead iconic survivors, build and defend your camp, and battle relentless walkers and human enemies. Every decision and run presents new challenges and opportunities for survival.
- Fight iconic survivors
- Build and defend your camp
- Battle walkers and human enemies
- Roguelike progression
- Unique survivor abilities
- Explore inspired locations
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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.
Metal Slug Rush
Experience arcade-style survival action with classic characters and enemies. Level up your hero with powerful perks and discover unique gear combinations to overcome endless waves of foes. Every run offers a fresh challenge and a chance to master the chaos.
- Endless waves of enemies
- Mid-run leveling and perks
- Gear combination system
- Iconic pixel art
- Classic Metal Slug characters
- Humorous gameplay elements
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SURVIVE. LEVEL UP. RUSH. Metal Slug Rush brings the legendary arcade chaos of Metal Slug into a brand-new survival experience — built for mobile, designed for relentless action. Fight through endless waves of Rebel Army soldiers, fearsome Pirates, and alien Mars People. As the bullets fly and the explosions roar, collect experience to level up mid-run and shape your hero with powerful perks that bring a fresh experience every session. Mix and match equipment to discover your favorite playstyle. Combine the best gear to create build synergies and survive missions beyond your imagination. Classic Metal Slug DNA, reimagined: • Iconic pixel art brought to life on mobile • The legendary announcer voice you never forgot — "HEAVY MACHINE GUN!" • Fan-favorite characters and enemies from across the Metal Slug universe • Humor woven into every corner — rescue POWs, encounter Hyakutaro, and smile even when you're losing Every Rush is different. Every death teaches you something. Every comeback feels earned. Can you handle the Rush? *This app contains in-game purchases and chance-based items.* [Official Channel] - X: https://x.com/MetalSlugRush [Support] - For support, please contact us via in-game Customer Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Walking Dead at 4.8 against Metal Slug Rush's 2.8. The Walking Dead also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 37) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Metal Slug Rush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. The Walking Dead sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Metal Slug Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Walking Dead holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Walking Dead has 4.8K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of The Walking Dead's written reviews are positive against 50% of Metal Slug Rush's.
The Walking Dead ships an update weekly, Metal Slug Rush every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Walking Dead | Metal Slug Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better | 2.8 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews — better | 50.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 994 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ares Interactive, Inc. | REVIVECONTENTS CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
The Walking Dead
Metal Slug Rush
In-app purchases
The Walking Dead
- Weekly Offer 1$0.99
- Jumpstart Pack$0.99
- Super Coin Pack$0.99
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- Gem Pack 1$1.99
- Offer Tier 2$1.99
- DaIly Offer 1$2.99
- Offer Bundle$4.99
- Yumiko Unlock Pack$4.99
- Premium Card$9.99
- Premium Pass$19.99
Metal Slug Rush
- Permanent Support Set$0.99
- 30th Anniversary: Step 1$0.99
- Main Stage 1 Clear$1.99
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- Stage Clear 3$1.99
- Monthly Support Set$4.99
- Stage Clear 4$4.99
- Premium Support Set$9.99
- Stage Clear 9$9.99
- Ad-Free Package$10.99
- Infinite Tower Pass Lv.1$24.99
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