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Rebuild

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Atmospheric zombie survival theme that fits the zombie genre quite respectively

If you like a zombie overrun post-apocalyptic scenario, this game sets the atmosphere accordingly, with constant scavenging for resources on the verge of human extinction, moral choices, and a disturbing soundtrack. All adding up to a well polished game that shows off its theme of a zombie apocalypse quite well. See More

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Can get easier the further in the game one gets

Rebuild tends to get easier the more farmland one obtains, so the further the player reaches in the game the easier things become, which looses some appeal. See More

Specs

Genre:Strategy / Survival

Co-Op:None

Controller Support:No

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Multiple events/endings encourage repeat play

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Endless gameplay with randomly generated cities

On each beginning of the game, the city is randomly generated. This makes for a new experience every time a new game is played which keeps things fresh for the player. See More

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Atmospheric zombie survival theme

Probably not for everyone, but if you like a zombie overrun post-apocalyptic scenario, this game sets the atmosphere accordingly with constant scavenging for resources on the verge of human extinction, moral choices and a disturbing soundtrack. See More

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Well-balanced

Gameplay consists mostly of managing people, their skills, resources, tools and property. It has enough depth and good balance to present a challenge. See More

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My Recommendation for Rebuild

My Recommendation for Rebuild

Atmospheric zombie survival theme that fits the zombie genre quite respectively

Can get easier the further in the game one gets

Multiple events/endings encourage repeat play

Endless gameplay with randomly generated cities

Atmospheric zombie survival theme

Well-balanced

21 Other Games Considered

My Recommendation for Kingdom Rush

My Recommendation for Kingdom Rush

Amazing tower variation

My Recommendation for XCOM: Enemy Within

My Recommendation for XCOM: Enemy Within

Enjoyable turn based gameplay

Second half of game lacks as many options as first half

Turn based strategy works well on touchscreen devices

Online multiplayer

Expansion on what was already a fantastic game

Hardcore strategy gaming at it best on a mobile platform

New upgrade resource, Meld, adds even more variety to gameplay

Ethical choices affect long game

My Recommendation for Heroes of Might & Magic III HD

My Recommendation for Heroes of Might & Magic III HD

Expansion content is missing

Classic

My Recommendation for Hoplite

My Recommendation for Hoplite

Optional continued gameplay

Short

Randomly generated levels

Turn based

Replay value

Large assortment of enemies

Deep gameplay

My Recommendation for First Strike 1.1

My Recommendation for First Strike 1.1

Clear message about the pitfalls of nuclear war

No mid game save

1/4 of revenue is given to charities that help reduce nuclear arsenal

Looks great

My Recommendation for Civilization Revolution 2

My Recommendation for Civilization Revolution 2

Randomly generated levels

Civilization Revolution 2 is exspensive

Enhanced graphics

Offers lots of replay value

My Recommendation for Oil Rush: 3D naval strategy

My Recommendation for Oil Rush: 3D naval strategy

Superb graphics

May not perform optimaly on lower end hardware

Free demo available

My Recommendation for Wordbase

My Recommendation for Wordbase

Free to try with a single in app purchase for the full game

In game dictionary is hit or miss

Original take on word based gaming

Strategic word based gameplay

My Recommendation for Heroes of Steel RPG Elite

My Recommendation for Heroes of Steel RPG Elite

On the fly turn based combat

Art is rough around the edges

Permanent death of any party member

My Recommendation for Breach & Clear

My Recommendation for Breach & Clear

My Recommendation for Tactics Maiden RPG

My Recommendation for Tactics Maiden RPG

Clever A.I.

Difficult

Level can last from 10 minutes to 1 hour

My Recommendation for Pixel Defenders Puzzle

My Recommendation for Pixel Defenders Puzzle

Able to be played offline

Pixel art limits needed information

More strategy than a regular match 3 title

Endless mode for casual play

My Recommendation for Warzone - turn based strategy

My Recommendation for Warzone - turn based strategy

My Recommendation for Kingdom Rush Origins