# Nightmares Within:Zombie

> Hunt or be hunted. Survive zombies and puzzles in this gritty 3D FPS adventure.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waterbear.nightmareswithin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waterbear.nightmareswithin)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.waterbear.nightmareswithin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WaterBear Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 1,283,858
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (12,655 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2025-12-15
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 846 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waterbear.nightmareswithin)
- **Website:** [https://www.nightmareswithin.net/](https://www.nightmareswithin.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nightmareswithin.net/privacy.htm](https://www.nightmareswithin.net/privacy.htm)

## Description

Nightmares Within: Zombie places you in a 3D open-world survival horror experience on a fog-shrouded desert island with a mysterious hospital at its heart. Take on the role of Army Sergeant Noah as you explore eerie environments, unravel dark secrets, and strive to survive the unknown.

- 3D open world with a seamless, large map and rich loot
- First-person survival horror with immersive atmosphere
- A wide range of weapons for authentic combat
- Character progression through talent trees and upgrades
- Puzzle solving and exploration to uncover island mysteries
- Stealth and strategic assassination mechanics for tense gameplay
- Multi-mode gameplay with main plot, challenges, and free-play rewards

## Rankings

- #59,098 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.waterbear.nightmareswithin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Players praise Nightmares Within: Zombie for its strong visuals, engaging story, and intense zombie-shooter action. The game delivers a compelling feel and movement, with a Resident Evil vibe that many reviewers appreciate. However, the experience is significantly hampered by heavy advertising: long, frequent ads and looping ads that disrupt play. Some users also report controls getting stuck and other bugs that make the game feel incomplete or not fully functional. Overall, the positives outweigh the negatives for some, but the ad-driven experience severely impacts enjoyment.

### Pros

- Nice graphics with a compelling storyline
- Intense, action-packed zombie gameplay
- Feels and movement well developed with a Resident Evil vibe on mobile
- Engaging overall experience, including shooting zombies
- Considered among the coolest games by some players

### Cons

- Excessive ads, with long ads and looping ads that disrupt gameplay
- Controls can get stuck or become unresponsive
- Incomplete state and occasional bugs affecting play
- Ad-driven monetization severely hampers the experience

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waterbear.nightmareswithin)