Comparison

Hardboiled vs Post Apocalyptic & Brutal

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

Head to head
About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

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Post Apocalyptic & Brutal

Experience a 3D action RPG set in a zombie-infested city. Customize your character with your own face and voice, master dynamic combat with a vast arsenal, and utilize stealth to survive. Unravel the mystery of the apocalypse through an engaging story with branching paths and multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Character customization with FaceRoom and VoiceRoom
  • Fast-paced, gore-soaked action combat
  • Stealth mechanics and Assassin skill
  • Deep character development with 10 skills and 30 upgrades
  • Engaging story with multiple branches and endings
  • Renewable Patrol missions for endless replayability
  • Joypad compatibility
Features
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POST APOCALYPTIC AND BRUTAL Post Brutal is a 3D action RPG experience that puts you at the centre of the zombie apocalypse. Enter the quarantine of City Zero and band together with other survivors struggling to survive in the aftermath of The Event, the cataclysm that drove over half the city's population into a feral frenzy. PLACE YOURSELF IN THE GAME • Give your character your own face in the game, with FaceRoom • Record your own voice for in game conversation, with VoiceRoom INTENSE, DYNAMIC COMBAT • Fast paced, gore soaked action • Use Adrenaline Rush to slow time • Assemble an arsenal of over 28 diverse weapons (and growing!) • Switch between ranged and melee combat with ease • Your choice of armaments allow for tactical, diverse battles SNEAK, STEAL, STRIKE • Use stealth to move unseen and elude your enemies • Silently dispatch unwitting prey with the Assassin skill • Open new routes and help yourself to loot with lock picking MEANINGFUL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT • 10 Skills to choose from, 30 skill level upgrades • Tailor your character to your play style • Skill levels are not just better statistics, but tangible benefits with noticeable differences BECOME PART OF THE STORY • A rich setting with an engaging story • Explore the ruins of City Zero • Get to know fellow survivors through dialogue • Discover what is happening in the wider city through emails and journals • Unravel the mystery behind The Event • Enter the daily struggle against the bestial Afflicted and the sadistic Raiders • Your actions decide the fate of other characters • Multiple campaign story branches and endings COMPLETE MISSIONS YOUR WAY • Complete objectives your own way; no one solution is more valid • Berserk assault, covert operations, or negotiation; it's your choice THE STRUGGLE GOES ON • Renewable Patrol missions mean endless replayability • Tackle multiple mission types • Contribute to the cause, gain experience, fill your pockets A CHALLENGE BEYOND BRUTAL • Complete over 60 achievements to prove your skill and earn rewards • Conquer high difficulty modes for all new challenges • Unlock an exclusive achievement based weapon CONTROL THE CHAOS • Position and scale the core Touch controls • Compatible with joypads The children of The Event are closing in. The zombies of The Afflicted want your flesh. The Raiders want you to suffer. Your choices will shape the future of the disaster struck city that wants you dead. ============== LOCALIZATIONS ============== English is the only language officially supported. As a convenience to our international players, we have implemented automatic translations in Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean and Japanese (powered by Yandex.Translate). ============= REQUIREMENTS ============= POST BRUTAL has been designed for iOS devices with at least 1GB of RAM (iPhone5+, iPad 3+, iPad Mini 2+, iPod Touch Gen 6+). =========== FOLLOW US! =========== http://www.helltap.com http://www.facebook.com/helltapgames/ http://www.twitter.com/helltap

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
Post Apocalyptic & Brutal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hardboiled at 4.1 against Post Apocalyptic & Brutal's 2.5. Hardboiled also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, device support 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

Hardboiled costs $1.99 and Post Apocalyptic & Brutal $3.99 up front. Post Apocalyptic & Brutal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hardboiled asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardboiled holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Hardboiled's written reviews are positive against 80% of Post Apocalyptic & Brutal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, Post Apocalyptic & Brutal every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hardboiled versus Post Apocalyptic & Brutal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledPost Apocalyptic & Brutal
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.1 (46 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 30 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamHell Tap Entertainment LTD

Customer experience

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

Post Apocalyptic & Brutal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

Post Apocalyptic & Brutal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Post Apocalyptic & Brutal

One-time7
  • Buy 1000 Salvage$0.99
  • Buy 2500 Salvage$1.99
  • Buy 6500 Salvage$4.99
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  • Buy 14,000 Salvage$9.99
  • Buy 30,000 Salvage$19.99
  • Buy 90,000 Salvage$49.99
  • Buy 250,000 Salvage$99.99

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Post Apocalyptic & Brutal free?
Post Apocalyptic & Brutal costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or Post Apocalyptic & Brutal?
Hardboiled is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Post Apocalyptic & Brutal averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or Post Apocalyptic & Brutal have ads?
Post Apocalyptic & Brutal shows ads; Hardboiled does not.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or Post Apocalyptic & Brutal?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and Post Apocalyptic & Brutal every 35 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on November 1, 2026 and Post Apocalyptic & Brutal on November 2, 2026.

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