Plague Inc. icon
After Inc. icon
PI: Board Game - Companion App icon
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Ndemic Creations

For strategy enthusiasts and simulation fans seeking complex, high-stakes decision-making and realistic, dark-themed scenarios.

Known forPlague Inc.
7apps3.8(4.6M) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is Ndemic Creations?

Developing high-fidelity strategy simulations that challenge players to navigate complex global crises and societal rebuilding.

Target audience

Strategy enthusiastsSimulation fans seeking complexHigh-stakes decision-making

Active nemesis

FunPlus International AG

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 4
7
apps
Games4
Utilities2
Reference1

Last updated

Plague Inc.

v1.25.2

6d ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines Ndemic Creations?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

High-fidelity strategy and crisis simulations

Scale

indie

Target audience

Strategy enthusiasts and simulation fans seeking complex, high-stakes decision-making and realistic, dark-themed scenarios.

Signature Patterns

  • Specialization in complex, AI-driven simulation engines across different thematic settings.
  • Hybrid monetization featuring paid entry on iOS and ad-supported freemium on Android.
  • Deep post-launch support via DLC expansions and scenario-based content updates.
  • Development of secondary utility apps to foster community modding and long-term retention.
Active

Portfolio momentum

Maintains an active development cycle with 10 releases across 5 active apps in the last 6 months, including recent major updates to flagship titles.

Last release 20d agoActive apps 5Abandoned 2

Portfolio

What does Ndemic Creations ship?

Apps

7 apps analysed

Plague Inc. icon
Plague Inc.

Can you infect the world?

4.7(4.1M)
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12-disease variety creates high switching costs

  • The core infection strategy loop provides a highly addictive and rewarding experience for long-term players
  • Restoration of previous premium purchases fails to trigger, causing users to lose access to paid content
After Inc. icon
After Inc.

What happens after Plague Inc?

4.7(118.5K)
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Offline-first architecture removes connectivity barriers

  • Strategic depth and engaging survival mechanics provide a rewarding experience for long-term strategy fans
  • Aggressive impatience and speed-based scoring systems frustrate players who prefer a slower, more deliberate playstyle
PI: Board Game - Companion App icon
PI: Board Game - Companion App

Companion app for Plague Inc: The Board Game with tutorial videos and more!

4.5(580)
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High-quality thematic immersion via Ambience Generator

  • Helpful Board Game Companion
  • Technical Bugs and Display Issues

CDC-endorsed realistic infection models

  • Core Gameplay Concept
  • App Crashes/Loading Failures
Plague Inc: Scenario Creator icon
Plague Inc: Scenario Creator

Enter the lab and develop amazing custom scenarios for Plague Inc.

4.2(2.8K)
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Deep, granular customization labs

  • Creative Freedom
  • Plague Inc. Detection Bug

Distributed across 11 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 4 of 7 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (3)

  • Brazil4 / 4
  • Mexico4 / 4
  • United States4 / 4

Europe (6)

  • France4 / 4
  • Germany4 / 4
  • Italy4 / 4
  • Portugal4 / 4
  • Spain4 / 4
+1 more europe market
  • Netherlands1 / 4

Asia-Pacific (2)

  • Japan4 / 4
  • South Korea4 / 4

Core markets (4/4 apps)

BrazilFranceGermanyItalyJapanMexicoPortugalSouth KoreaSpainUnited States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

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Rivals

Who does Ndemic Creations compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(3)

FunPlus International AG

known forState of Survival: Zombie War

1 app4.3Games

Aggressive release velocity and high-frequency updates indicate a rapid iteration cycle for retention mechanics.

Fantasy Flight Games

known forMansions of Madness

1 app4.3Reference

The gold standard for official thematic board game companions, providing essential gameplay automation and immersive audio.

Kayen Works

known forAddons for Minecraft

1 app3.6Utilities

The most direct competitor in the 'standalone utility for modding a specific hit game' sub-genre, allowing users to create and share custom entities and worlds.

Contenders(6)

Dire Wolf Digital

known forRoot Board Game

1 app4.9Reference

Offers digital support and rule management for a complex, asymmetric strategy board game.

Galaxy Play Technology

known forThe Walking Dead: Survivors

1 app4.5Games

Leverages a major licensed franchise to capture the same post-apocalyptic survival audience with consistent content updates.

A powerful mobile-first visual programming tool that allows users to create complex game logic and scenarios similar to the Events Lab.

LONG TECH NETWORK

known forLast Shelter: Survival

1 app4.0Games

Maintains a high-intensity update schedule and deep, complex base-building mechanics that directly challenge the target's survival simulation.

Poki B.V.

known forFancade: Simple Mini Games

1 app4.0Utilities

Combines gameplay with a powerful built-in editor, attracting users who enjoy the 'play-create-share' loop of simulation scenarios.

Struckd

known forStruckd - 3D Game Creator

1 app4.5Utilities

A user-friendly game creation platform that focuses on building and sharing custom levels and scenarios without needing coding knowledge.

Same space(11)

11 bit studios s.a.

known forThis War of Mine

1 app4.4GamesUtilities

Directly competes for the 'serious, morally complex simulation' audience segment.

Com2uS

known forFrostpunk: Beyond the Ice

1 app4.4GamesUtilities

Targets the same demographic interested in high-pressure resource management and societal survival mechanics.

Electronic Arts

known forSimCity BuildIt

1 app4.2GamesUtilities

Provides a broader, more casual approach to the city-building and management genre.

Maxim Karpenko

known forWorldBox - God Sandbox

1 app4.6GamesUtilities

A sandbox simulation that allows players to release plagues, zombies, and other disasters on a global population.

Midjiwan AB

known forThe Battle of Polytopia

2 apps4.4GamesUtilities

Shares the high-stakes strategic decision-making and turn-based pacing found in Rebel Inc.

37GAMES GLOBAL

known forLast Asylum: Plague

1 app4.7Games

This app pivots from the pathogen simulation of Plague Inc. to survival management, targeting the same infection-themed audience through a defensive tower-building loop.

Lunime

known forGacha Club

1 app4.5Utilities

While focused on characters, its scene and narrative creation tools serve the same creative 'storytelling' urge as the Scenario Creator.

Rec Room

known forRec Room - Play with friends!

1 appUtilities

A social platform where the primary draw is using in-app tools to build custom rooms and game modes for others to play.

Roblox

known forRoblox

1 app4.2Utilities

The dominant platform for user-generated content, representing the broad ecosystem where scenario creation and sharing live.

TAP4FUN (HONGKONG)

known forAge of Apes

1 app4.6Games

Shares the core 4X strategy and base-building DNA while utilizing a distinct thematic setting to differentiate from zombie-focused titles.

thatgamecompany

known forSky: Children of the Light

1 app4.5Games

Occupies the same broad gaming category but focuses on social exploration and atmosphere rather than survival-strategy mechanics.

New entrants(4)

ChengDu Starunion Interactive Entertainment Technology Co.

known forThe Ants: Underground Kingdom

1 app4.2Games

Rapid update cadence suggests a focus on constant content expansion to maintain user engagement.

Netflix

known forTerra Nil

1 app4.6Games

An innovative 'reverse city builder' that uses realistic environmental simulation to restore a dead world.

Raw Fury

known forKingdom Two Crowns+

1 app4.1Utilities

An emerging threat in the strategy space with recent updates indicating active development and feature expansion.

Team Terrible

known forThe Baby In Yellow

1 app4.3Games

Rapidly growing title showing high engagement in the horror-survival space with frequent updates.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Ndemic Creations

Bottom line

Ndemic Creations is a premier simulation studio that has successfully parlayed the massive success of Plague Inc. into a sustainable multi-IP franchise. Their ability to maintain a 4.72 weighted rating across a decade of operations signals exceptional product-market fit and community loyalty.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Ndemic Creations publish?
Ndemic Creations has 7 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Ndemic Creations make?
Ndemic Creations's portfolio is concentrated in Games and Utilities, with an average rating of 3.8/5 across rated apps.
What is Ndemic Creations's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Plague Inc. is Ndemic Creations's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Ndemic Creations's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Ndemic Creations's apps across 11 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
7
With full intel:
7
With overview:
7
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ndemic Creations, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “Ndemic Creations intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-28. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/ndemic-creations

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