Best Colony Survival Games

237+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 237+ colony survival games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Colony Survival Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Last ColonyLast ColonyFree4.3★ (287)YesYesSep 2026
2Ant Simulator Survival GamesAnt Simulator Survival GamesFree4.3★ (4)YesYesAug 2026
3Last Fortress: UndergroundLast Fortress: UndergroundFree4.5★ (55K)YesYesSep 2026
4Survival Games - QuestopiaSurvival Games - QuestopiaFree4.8★ (4.8K)YesYesSep 2026
5TerraNova: Strategy & SurvivalTerraNova: Strategy & SurvivalFree4.7★ (713)NoYesAug 2026
6Real War: Survival GameReal War: Survival GameFree4.4★ (268)YesYesSep 2026
7Planet of Cubes Craft and MinePlanet of Cubes Craft and MineFree4.5★ (38K)YesYesSep 2026
8Dead God Land: Survival gamesDead God Land: Survival gamesFree4.7★ (1.4K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Colony Survival Games

Last Colony#1

Last Colony by Scrim TV INC

Loot, Craft, Survive
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.3(287 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Lead a colony in a post-apocalyptic world. Recruit survivors, craft essential items like weapons and armor, and explore the dangerous new world to gather resources. Engage in hardcore shooter gameplay with customizable firearms and unique character abilities.

Ant Simulator Survival Games#2

Ant Simulator Survival Games by Frigate Games

Collect Food and Save Colony
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.3(4 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience the challenging life of an ant. Collect various food items like fruits, vegetables, and sweets to help your colony survive the winter. Navigate obstacles and avoid dangers like humans and vehicles.

Last Fortress: Underground#3

Last Fortress: Underground by Life Game Global

Zombie alert! Go underground!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😞(55K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#48in Games
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Lead a group of survivors underground after a zombie apocalypse. Build and customize your shelter, recruit heroes with unique skills, and form teams to scavenge resources and fight off hordes. Join alliances with friends for mutual support and to defeat enemies.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Engaging alliance system
  • 🎨 Detailed graphics
  • 🤝 Friendly community

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Heavily pay-to-win model
  • 🤖 Overpowered pay-to-win players
  • 🔍 Misleading advertisements
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🤯 Overwhelming progression system
  • 🤬 Lack of moderation for toxic behavior

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FAQ about Colony Survival Games

What are the best colony survival games for iPhone?
Last Colony tops our colony survival games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 287 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top colony survival games we rank are free to download, including Last Colony and Ant Simulator Survival Games.
Last Colony shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 237+ colony survival games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Last Colony is a game where you manage a colony after societal collapse. You'll recruit colonists, craft weapons and supplies, and venture out to gather resources. The game features hardcore shooter gameplay with survival elements.
Key features include colony management, resource gathering, hardcore shooter combat, extensive weapon crafting and upgrade systems with over 50 combinations, customizable character abilities, and unlocking new crafting recipes as you level up.