What kind of game is State of Survival?

A free-to-play 4X strategy and base-building game with a zombie-apocalypse theme, played on a shared server map with alliances and PvP.

When did State of Survival come out?

6 September 2019 on Android and iOS. PC support arrived later.

Who makes State of Survival?

FunPlus, through its KingsGroup studio. KingsGroup Holdings publishes it.

Is State of Survival the same as State of Decay?

No, and they're constantly confused in search. State of Decay is a console and PC survival game from Undead Labs. State of Survival is a free mobile strategy game. Different studios, different genres.

Is State of Survival safe to install?

The official builds from Google Play, the App Store, and the official PC client are safe. Modified APKs from third-party sites are the actual risk, and they carry both malware and ban exposure.

Are the State of Survival ads real gameplay?

No. The pin-pulling puzzles and choose-a-door scenarios in the adverts do not exist in the game.

Is there a State of Survival wiki?

Community wikis exist, though coverage varies in currency. For strategy rather than raw data, the guides on this site are kept current against the live game.

Can I play State of Survival offline?

No. It needs a connection, since the world map, alliance, and combat are all server-side.

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