If you've been yearning for some intense zombie-slaying and apocalypse-surviving action, you'll be thrilled to know that Darkest Days is now available on iOS and Android. This open-world survival action shooter brings together the best elements of top releases in the genre, all accessible right at your fingertips.

It's easy to spot the inspirations behind Darkest Days as you find yourself thrust into the heart of a zombie-infested world, left to fend for yourself. You'll need to scavenge for essential equipment and weapons, form alliances (or rivalries), and establish a secure base to withstand the relentless onslaught of the ravenous dead.

Many games have attempted to capture the essence of iconic zombie films, with titles like Project Zomboid, Seven Days to Die, and State of Decay setting the standard. Darkest Days follows in their footsteps, incorporating the mechanics that made these games so beloved, for better or for worse.

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Darkest Days offers a refreshing departure from the typical zombie survival games on mobile. While tower defense and strategy games have dominated this genre, Darkest Days introduces familiar yet unique third-person shooting and survival elements. Players can dive into both single-player and multiplayer modes, drive vehicles, and combat zombies across various biomes, starting from your initial location at Sandy Creek.

Whether Darkest Days can distinguish itself from its predecessors remains to be seen, but it's safe to say that we haven't yet experienced anything quite like it on mobile. With its more intimate survival gameplay, Darkest Days has the potential to become a fan favorite in the long run.

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