# Astro Attack — Retro Space Action! Pew Pew!

> Retro arcade space shooter with power-ups, missions, and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Blocky Pixel Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-attack/id1018118677 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blocky Pixel Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018118676)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 103 App Store ratings · 193 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-attack/id1018118677/reviews.md

## What is Astro Attack?

Blast your way through waves of video game invaders in Astro Attack!

* Lots of video game themed ships to pilot
* Retro shooty space action! 
* Chain powerups to become an unstoppable machine of invader destruction
* Simple one touch controls that even your Grandma could use
* Win new ships inside boxes of delicious sugar coated Astro Puffs!
* Show your Grandma who's boss with Leaderboard support
* Complete missions to earn even more coins!
* Over 20 achievements to complete!
* Pew pew pew pew pew pew pew!

No need to blow a cartridge or tune a TV! Play Astro Attack now!

## Key features

- Retro shooty space action
- Multiple video game themed ships
- Chain power-ups
- One-touch controls
- Leaderboard support
- Mission completion
- Over 20 achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pizza Man | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sol Raider 2600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Die Fighter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sheppard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viper | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astro Glove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astro Express | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bladefish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coinship Astroprize | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Astro Attack?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Retro arcade style
- 💎 Variety of ships to unlock
- 🕹️ Simple and responsive controls
- 🕰️ Good time-waster game
- 🎨 Appealing visual design
- 🔥 Addictive and fun

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📤 Difficulty earning in-game currency

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on older devices
- Freezing or lagging during intense gameplay

**Most requested features**

- More power-up and weapon variety
- Ability to customize ships
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Additional game modes or challenges

## Recent user reviews (10 of 193)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-attack/id1018118677/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game good

*2026-02-18, version 1.5.8*

Could you at least just do like inviting friends as well as make a recording play feature? Plz???

### 5/5 — Too good

*2026-01-29, version 1.5.8*

Top notch

### 5/5 — Astro Attack is Amazing!

*2023-02-08, version 1.5.8*

Astro Attack is what mobile games should be, quick, to the point and incredibly fun. The game play is extremely smooth and responsive. If you were a fan of Space Invaders give this game a try! This is our modern day Space Invaders!

### 5/5 — Best game I’ve played

*2022-09-27, version 1.5.8*

This game has been my favourite game on my phone for a solid 5 years, would highly recommend as a chill mobile game to anyone.

### 5/5 — BEst little shmup in ages

*2022-06-01, version 1.5.8*

I luv this game,,,,,,so simple, so automatic great fun.l

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### 5/5 — Astro Stars

*2021-11-23, version 1.5.8*

Really cool game!

### 4/5 — Retro

*2021-05-27, version 1.5.8*

Old school retro game, good enough to pass 30 mins a day on, same as most games nowadays it’s advertising based so if you can put up with ads it’s ok

### 5/5 — Great game

*2021-03-27, version 1.5.8*

Just play it

### 5/5 — Cool

*2021-01-31, version 1.5.8*

This is the best game it has so many ships and a lot of quest I like it

### 5/5 — Pew pew pew !!!

*2021-01-12, version 1.5.8*

Pewuwe how fun

## Frequently asked questions about Astro Attack

### What is Astro Attack?

Astro Attack is a retro-style arcade space shooter game where players blast through waves of alien invaders. It features multiple ships, power-ups, missions, and leaderboard support.

### How do I play Astro Attack?

The game features simple one-touch controls, making it easy to pick up and play. You pilot various retro-themed ships and engage in shooty space action against waves of enemies.

### Is Astro Attack free to play?

Yes, Astro Attack is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may include items like new ships or other advantages within the game.

### What platforms is Astro Attack available on?

While specific platform details are not provided, the description implies it is a mobile application, playable without needing physical cartridges or TV tuning.

### How can I unlock new ships in Astro Attack?

New ships can be won inside virtual 'boxes of delicious sugar coated Astro Puffs' and also earned by completing missions. There are over 20 achievements to unlock as well.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.8 — 2018-07-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Time to do a barrel roll with the new STAR FENNEC update! Step into the future of POLYGONS and check out the HYPER REALISTIC 3D new ships using the LATEST BLAZING GFX technology!

In the latest version of Astro Attack we're adding three new 3D ships inspired by your favourite 64 bit console!

Changes
- New 3D graphics! Try not to weep with joy when you bask in the 64 bit glory of the new ships and enemies!
- iPhoneX support with a new notch-friendly powerup bar!
- Various bug fixes and improvements

Pew pew pew!

### 1.4.1 — 2016-12-02

- Fixed a bug with saving imagines to your phone
- Improved performance on older devices

### 1.4.0 — 2016-10-26

Boo!

Did we scare you? No? Well that's fi…. BOO! Wait? Did we get you that time? I'm pretty sure we did. Once you calm down, download the latest version of Astro Attack because there are some terrifying new ships to pilot in our latest scare filled update!

- A new SPOOKY theme full of terrifying invaders!
- Even more GHOULISH ships to unlock!
- Share your final moments with the new GIF sharing feature!

### 1.3.6 — 2016-08-17

It’s time to configure that boot disk and tweak that autoexec.bat, because you’ll need all the hi-mem you can get with these epic new ships! Take control of the excessive BFS9k, brutal Buzza, or the sleek Plasmis, and send the new demonic invaders back to where they came from. 

They’re all doomed!

- An all new theme inspired by the shooters of old! 
- A new fleet of shareware ships!
- 22 totally achievable achievements for those sweet game points. Get dem cheevos!
- A totally new super secret game mode for you to discover. It’ll give you a whole new perspective!
- New control settings for those who want a faster (or slower) play style.

### 1.2.9 — 2016-07-06

Attention Pilots!

Put down that bowl of delicious Astro Puffs, because there is no need to get up early to watch these giant robots! We have a hot new collection of 80s robots to combat the alien menace! Jump into the sleek “Black Lion”, or the mighty “Green Bear”, or collect them all and assemble them into their epic final form - the galaxy defending “Astron”!

New Features
* Unlocked the new “Astron” ships, inspired by the classic 80s cartoon. Can you unlock the final form?
* Even more new ships to unlock. Go round em up, Space Cowboy! BANG BANG BANG!
* New hidden ships - can you find the super secret ships?
* Fully localised in 12 different languages!
* Bug fixes! Interface improvements! Other small things!

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