# DEAD 2048

> 1st 2048 Tower Defense

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1286950887](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1286950887)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1286950887`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cogoo Inc.
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-31
- **First published:** 2017-12-13
- **Size:** 252 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dead-2048/id1286950887)
- **Website:** [https://teamcogoo.web.app/](https://teamcogoo.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cogooland.com/COGOO%C2%A0INC%C2%A0PRIVACY%20POLICY.html](http://www.cogooland.com/COGOO%C2%A0INC%C2%A0PRIVACY%20POLICY.html)

## Description

DEAD 2048 blends the classic 2048 puzzle with tower defense and a zombie invasion. Merge defense towers to survive waves and reach the Biology Laboratory.

Play offline for free, upgrade towers and boosters, and enjoy a twist on puzzle and strategy games with an ending that sets this apart from ordinary 2048 clones.

## Rankings

- #153,955 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the innovative blend of 2048 and tower defense and the game's addictive depth, but repeatedly report major bugs causing progress loss and disruptions from ads—often despite paying to remove them. The core concept and replayability are strong, with a distinctive zombie theme, but stability and monetization reliability are common concerns.

### Pros

- Innovative blend of 2048 puzzle mechanics with tower defense (two games in one).
- Addictive gameplay with depth and strong replayability.
- Creative zombie-themed setting and engaging, playful presentation.

### Cons

- Frequent game-breaking bugs causing progress loss, resets, and lost power-ups.
- Ads and monetization issues: paid ad removal does not reliably remove ads and ads interrupt gameplay.
- Perceived slow or poor bug fixes/communication from developers about issues.

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