Mobile gaming fans will be getting their fix of The Walking Dead later this year, thanks to Ares Interactive and AMC. The companies have announced The Walking Dead: Aftermath, the first free-to-play roguelite game set in the universe of the smash hit television series. Coming later this summer to Android and iOS, additional platforms will be revealed at a later date.
Developed by Ares’ Swift Games, the studio behind the hit mobile title Heroes vs Hordes, in The Walking Dead: Aftermath, players will step into the shoes of iconic survivors from The Walking Dead Universe, including Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne, as they fight to survive against relentless walker herds, hostile enemies, and powerful bosses. Aftermath combines “high-intensity” roguelite action with survivor strategy and base-building meta-progression, challenging players to adapt, scavenge, and fight to stay alive.
Campaign missions will take players through familiar locations from the television series, including Hershel’s Farm, Woodbury, Alexandria, and more. As players progress, they will gather supplies, upgrade survivors, and face escalating threats across a world that grows more dangerous with every chapter.
“At Ares Interactive, we’re building games with the quality and staying power to earn players’ time and attention,” said Mike DeLaet, President of Ares Interactive. “The Walking Dead: Aftermath combines Swift Games’ strengths in action, progression, and replayability with the intensity and survival drama that has made The Walking Dead an enduring franchise. AMC’s trust in our team speaks to the strength of what we’re building at Ares, and this partnership marks an important step as we continue to create interactive experiences and player communities built to last.”
Additional details, including character reveals, gameplay features, and pre-registration timing, will be announced in the weeks ahead. Fans can join the official The Walking Dead: Aftermath Discord server for the latest news and updates.
