Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns in IOS

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84/100

Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns successfully translates the beloved board game experience into a digital format. It manages to capture the tension of being surrounded by a horde while giving you the tactical tools to survive. The turn-based mechanics are tight, and the sense of progression as you level up your survivors is very satisfying.

The mission design is varied, and the 'Adrenaline' system—where killing zombies makes you stronger but also draws more enemies—is a brilliant risk-reward mechanic. It's a challenging tactical game that rewards careful positioning and teamwork, making it a must-play for strategy fans and zombie enthusiasts alike.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026
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Dinsun Review

Translating a massive, plastic-heavy board game to a mobile screen is tough. Zombicide actually does a commendable job streamlining the rules. Having the computer handle the zombie spawning and line-of-sight calculations makes the game play much faster than its physical counterpart. The tactical decision-making—knowing when to shoot and when to run—remains intact and is quite satisfying.

However, by removing multiplayer, the game loses its soul. Zombicide on the tabletop is about yelling at your friends when they make a bad roll and accidentally spawn an Abomination. As a solo, silent video game, it feels a bit dry and repetitive. The graphics are adequately gritty but uninspired, and the progression system feels a bit too slow. It’s a good purchase if you love tactical puzzles, but it doesn't replace the board game.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Automates tedious board game rules
  • Solid tactical combat
  • Large campaign
  • No multiplayer mode
  • Repetitive mission structure
  • Visuals are a bit muddy on small screens

Technical Report

Performance: Runs smoothly; battery drain is noticeable during long sessions.

Accessibility:
  • Turn-based, no reflex requirements

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a fan of XCOM-lite tactical games or the original Zombicide board game.

Skip if: You are looking for a co-op game to play with friends.

Similar Games:
  • Space Hulk
  • XCOM: Enemy Within

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPad Pro
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Finished half the campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.03Mon May 20 2019

This update brings many fixes :

- When you loot a weapon, statistics are now normaly displayed.

- When you loot a weapon, it now appears properly in you inventory.

- During a melee fight, player is not stuck anymore if he has some remaning hits.

- Objectives in Mission 8-2 and Mission 8-5 can now be properly validated.

Thanks again for your support !


GET READY, GRAB YOUR WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT. THE TIME HAS COME FOR A... ZOMBICIDE!

Discover a new single-player adventure based on the famous survival board game!

In their quest for ever greater productivity, humans have genetically altered plants and animals, creating a new world infested by...Zombies!

In this post-apocalyptic tactical RPG, you're part of a gang of survivors ready to do anything to stay alive! Cities in ruin, abandoned hideouts, creepy hospitals... Search for food, weapons and shelter in a world that's striving to kill you. You'll be the predator... And the prey! The good news is that Zombies are slow, stupid and predictable. The bad news is that there are dozens of them and the more you kill, the more there are!

Do you want to survive? Get ready, complete all your mission objectives and exterminate them all. The only way out is…ZOMBICIDE!

Features:

• Follow the survivors' story line and unlock up to 4 characters.

• Complete all 40 missions

• Play characters with favorite weapons and unique abilities to master.

• Face different types of zombies, like Walkers, Runners, Fatties and Abominations… And how will you defeat the Toxic Zombies?!

• Chainsaws, shotguns, axes and katanas… All of your favorite weapons are waiting for you!

• Ready for a challenge? Discover new ways to eliminate zombies thanks to new survivors, just waiting to join your team. Belle from Prison Outbreak, Julien from Angry Neighbors and others await you in the store.

• Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Brazilian Portuguese.

One thing is for sure: you're going to have some bad encounters…


Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

GET READY, GRAB YOUR WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT. THE TIME HAS COME FOR A... ZOMBICIDE!

Discover a new single-player adventure based on the famous survival board game!

In their quest for ever greater productivity, humans have genetically altered plants and animals, creating a new world infested by...Zombies!

In this post-apocalyptic tactical RPG, you're part of a gang of survivors ready to do anything to stay alive! Cities in ruin, abandoned hideouts, creepy hospitals... Search for food, weapons and shelter in a world that's striving to kill you. You'll be the predator... And the prey! The good news is that Zombies are slow, stupid and predictable. The bad news is that there are dozens of them and the more you kill, the more there are!

Do you want to survive? Get ready, complete all your mission objectives and exterminate them all. The only way out is…ZOMBICIDE!

Features:

• Follow the survivors' story line and unlock up to 4 characters.

• Complete all 40 missions

• Play characters with favorite weapons and unique abilities to master.

• Face different types of zombies, like Walkers, Runners, Fatties and Abominations… And how will you defeat the Toxic Zombies?!

• Chainsaws, shotguns, axes and katanas… All of your favorite weapons are waiting for you!

• Ready for a challenge? Discover new ways to eliminate zombies thanks to new survivors, just waiting to join your team. Belle from Prison Outbreak, Julien from Angry Neighbors and others await you in the store.

• Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Brazilian Portuguese.

One thing is for sure: you're going to have some bad encounters…


Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 87 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Prepare for the ultimate tactical zombie challenge! Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a group of survivors through a post-apocalyptic world. Each survivor has unique abilities, and you'll need to work together to complete missions, find better weapons, and escape the ever-growing zombie horde. But be careful: the more zombies you kill, the more they come for you. The 'Danger Level' increases with your kill count, bringing in more powerful mutations. With a deep campaign, various weapon types, and challenging scenarios, this is the definitive digital Zombicide experience. Can you survive the night?

Features

1

Tactical turn-based combat based on the hit board game

2

40+ challenging missions across various environments

3

Unlock and level up survivors with unique skill trees

4

Wide arsenal of weapons: from pans to dual submachine guns

5

Adrenaline system: higher kill counts unlock more power but attract more danger

6

Play with the original board game survivors and new digital exclusives

Tips

Promotion Videos

Zombicide Digital Launch Trailer

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