Report updated Apr 5, 2026
Plague Inc: Evolved
v1.17.3Strategy game enthusiasts and simulation fans who enjoy complex, data-driven gameplay and high-stakes decision making.
What Is Plague Inc: Evolved?
Launched Jul 7, 2020
Updated Jul 2020
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Uses real-world data and advanced AI to simulate global pandemic spread and government responses.
Access to over 10,000 custom scenarios created by the player community.
Master 10 different pathogen types, ranging from bacteria to bio-weapons and zombies.
Monitor infection rates, death tolls, and government cure efforts through detailed stats and graphs.
Full 3D models, city-cams, and a body scanner to visualize the impact of mutations.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate core gameplay concept, but report app crashes/loading failures and value for money.”
What Users Love
This game is great!
Actual strategy, engaging concepts, and great graphics.
Pain Points
It won't proceed past the loading screen.
The game freezes on loading screen
Apple seriously needs to remove this from the app store as it is now just a cash grab
I am very frustrated that i spent $12 on a game that barely even works.
Medium confidence · 15 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Massive brand recognition (120M+ players)
- CDC-endorsed realistic infection models
- Extensive UGC library (10,000+ scenarios)
Cons
- Critical Mac loading screen bug
- Poor graphical calibration on desktop
- Broken progression/cheat unlock system
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Fix technical debt to regain 'Premium' status
- Update scenarios for post-COVID market relevance
- Official integration of top-tier community content
Market Threats
- Competitors like Bio Inc. offering better stability
- Reputational damage from 'cash grab' labels
- Low App Store ratings deterring new users
Who competes with Plague Inc: Evolved?
The Nemesis
Bio inc. Redemption
★4.7 (2K)DryGin Studios
The most direct rival, offering a hyper-realistic medical strategy simulation where players evolve diseases to destroy a human body.
The most direct rival, offering a hyper-realistic medical strategy simulation where players evolve diseases to destroy a human body.
Contenders
Antidote Health
★4.8 (3K)Med&Beyond AI Ltd
A strategy game focused on the microscopic level, defending a stem cell against evolving pathogens and viruses.
A strategy game focused on the microscopic level, defending a stem cell against evolving pathogens and viruses.
Peers
WorldBox - God Sandbox
Maxim Karpenko
A sandbox simulation that allows players to release plagues, zombies, and other disasters on a global population.
A sandbox simulation that allows players to release plagues, zombies, and other disasters on a global population.
Solar Smash
PARADYME LIMITED
A planet destruction simulator that appeals to the same 'end of the world' simulation audience.
A planet destruction simulator that appeals to the same 'end of the world' simulation audience.
Cell to Singularity: Evolution
★4.8 (21K)Computer Lunch
Focuses on the scientific evolution of life and pathogens through a data-driven simulation interface.
Focuses on the scientific evolution of life and pathogens through a data-driven simulation interface.
New Kids on the Block
An innovative 'reverse city builder' that uses realistic environmental simulation to restore a dead world.
Reverse City Builder
A rising survival simulation game that focuses on managing a colony during a global ice age catastrophe.
Hero Collection
What are the key takeaways?
Plague Inc: Evolved is a frustrating games app that is a paid app. Users particularly appreciate core gameplay concept, though app crashes/loading failures remains a common concern.
Best for: Strategy game enthusiasts and simulation fans who enjoy complex, data-driven gameplay and high-stakes decision making.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
The app utilizes a premium, one-time purchase model, positioning itself as a high-quality, complete gaming experience without recurring subscription costs or aggressive microtransactions.