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Experience a neon-geometry roguelite shooter where your ship auto-fires, allowing you to focus on dodging and strategic upgrades. Navigate through hundreds of stages across five sectors, facing challenging bosses and collecting unique build combinations. Save your progress at every stage and continue your run later.
What's New in Apex Drift
2.1
August 11, 2026
100 STAGES. 10 BOSSES. The campaign now runs 100 stages across five sectors, with a boss every tenth stage. Five new ones join the ladder — Aurora Warden, Frost Leviathan, Crimson Juggernaut, Singularity and Quasar Siren — each transforming through three forms as you wear them down. DEATH ISN'T THE END OF THE RUN Reaching stage 88 and starting from scratch was never the idea. You now get two retries per sector: restart the stage you died on with a head start of upgrade picks scaled to how deep you'd gone. Spend both and you restart the sector — never the whole campaign. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your run is saved at every stage. Close the app mid-fight, come back tomorrow, and CONTINUE puts you back with your level, your build and your hull exactly as you left them. KNOW WHAT YOU'VE BUILT The Armory now awards a pilot rank — Pro Pilot, Veteran Defender, Elite Gunner, Legend — earned from the upgrades you actually buy. Those purchases now show on every ship's spec in the Hangar, so you can see what you're taking into the fight before you launch. ALSO IN THIS UPDATE • Asteroid fields drift through every sector — the bigger ones split when broken • Real pilot names and colours on the leaderboards, plus a weekly board • Ship and boss introductions • Boss health bars now show the fight's phase at a glance • Armory rebalanced from top to bottom
MoreIn-App Purchases
$0.99
XP Pack — Small
+50,000 XP. Unlock the next standard ship.
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FAQ
What is the gameplay like in Apex Drift?
Apex Drift features auto-fire combat, meaning you focus entirely on movement, dodging, and positioning. You'll collect upgrades during runs to enhance your ship's capabilities and face increasingly challenging stages and bosses.
Can I play Apex Drift offline?
The provided data does not specify if Apex Drift supports offline play. However, its save functionality suggests it may be playable without a constant internet connection.
How many stages and bosses are in Apex Drift?
Apex Drift features 100 stages spread across five sectors, with a boss encounter every tenth stage. These bosses transform through three forms as you battle them.
Does Apex Drift have ads?
No, Apex Drift is advertised as having no ads, no energy timers, and no forced waits, ensuring an uninterrupted gameplay experience.
What devices is Apex Drift available on?
Apex Drift is designed for one-handed portrait play and is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
How often is Apex Drift updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on August 11, 2026, indicating a relatively recent update. Further information on update frequency is not provided.
What is the age rating for Apex Drift?
Apex Drift has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a teenage audience and older.
Are there any optional purchases in Apex Drift?
Yes, Apex Drift offers optional purchases. These are available in addition to the free-to-play experience and do not interfere with gameplay through ads or timers.