# Rebuild

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id478523928](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id478523928)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id478523928`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Northway Games Corp.
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (260 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.26
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-24
- **First published:** 2011-11-17
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rebuild/id478523928)
- **Website:** [http://rebuildgame.com](http://rebuildgame.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://northwaygames.com/privacy](http://northwaygames.com/privacy)

## Description

Rebuild is a unique turn-based strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic zombie world. Gather survivors, reclaim buildings, scavenge for food, build housing, rediscover technology, and defend your fort as you battle the undead. Prepare for threats from rival gangs, illness, thieves, and riots as you rebuild a city one building at a time.

Features include randomly generated cities, customizable characters, five difficulty levels, seven endings to discover, and Game Center highscores and achievements.

## Rankings

- #94,854 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Rebuild for its accessible yet deep turn-based strategy, immersive resource management, and nostalgic appeal. The mobile version is well-regarded, offering a one-time purchase with no ads and strong replayability with multiple endings. Common criticisms focus on repetition and perceived lack of depth, punishing high-difficulty levels with some randomness, and concerns about paying for mobile when PC versions are free. Food shortages in winter are frequently noted as a notable challenge.

### Pros

- Accessible learning curve with a deep, challenging turn-based strategy and resource management.
- Immersive gameplay with strong replayability and multiple endings.
- Nostalgia-driven appeal and faithful mobile adaptation of the Rebuild series.
- One-time purchase with no ads or microtransactions, offering good value and ongoing support.
- Cozy mobile usability: runs well on iPhone and lets you play anywhere.

### Cons

- Can feel repetitive and lacks depth for some players; the game can get tedious over time.
- Very challenging at higher difficulties, with some randomness that can hinder progress.
- Pricing vs PC: paying for a mobile version when PC/website versions can be played for free creates value concerns.
- Food management is punishing, especially during winters, with frequent shortages.

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