# Auralux: Constellations

> Minimalist real-time strategy game with ambient music and strategic depth. (iPhone/iPad app by War Drum Studios LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auralux-constellations/id1119322616 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [War Drum Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/524811314)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 5,198 App Store ratings · 863 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 108 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auralux-constellations/id1119322616/reviews.md

## What is Auralux?

Auralux: Constellations features a slow, graceful feel, easy to learn mechanics and vibrant minimalistic graphics, all pulsing to the rhythm of ambient music.  This game is designed to provide a relaxing, cerebral experience yet will challenge even the most experienced RTS fans.  

Every choice matters, and the only path to victory is through clever strategy. It’s Real-Time Strategy, deconstructed.

- 150 unique levels, with a dozen new twists to classic Auralux gameplay
- Play on the big screen with tvOS functionality! 
- Online multiplayer for up to four players to wage planetary war against each other.
- New modes and maps including black holes, supernovas and wormholes!
- Keep your journey alive with Handoff support on iPad, iPhone and Mac!

"Auralux is real-time strategy in its purest form... It's simple. It's elegant. It's slow and engrossing." – Kotaku

"Auralux is a success. It distills the real-time-strategy game to its purest form." - The A.V. Club

"The later game introduces some very interesting mechanics though, such as black holes, gamma ray bursts, and orbiting planets... There is something for everyone." – Techgage

## Key features

- 150 unique levels
- Online multiplayer
- Ambient music
- Minimalistic graphics
- tvOS functionality
- Handoff support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cygnus Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Virgo Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cetus Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monoceros Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leo Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Constellations | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hercules Constellation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Andromeda Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lupus Constellation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Perseus Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bootes Constellation | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Auralux?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
- 🕹️ Simple but challenging strategy
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked levels behind paywall
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🐛 Progress not saved properly
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes too high in later levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing issues on certain devices
- Restore purchases not working
- Invisible tutorial messages

**Most requested features**

- More free levels
- Random map generator
- Multiplayer improvements
- Ability to customize colors

## Recent user reviews (10 of 863)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auralux-constellations/id1119322616/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Un juego entretenido ;D

*2026-08-04, version 1.09*

Se me ha hecho un juego muy bueno y entretenido, lo recomiendo mucho, aunque debes dedicarle un tiempo para pensar y estar preparado para perder algunas partidas ( a veces eso es un poco complicado, pero está bien )me gusta mucho la música ya voy por la segunda constelación y empecé a jugar ayer. Agradezco mucho que no tenga anuncios . Les deseo suerte

### 5/5 — Simple yet satisfying!

*2026-07-28, version 1.09*

This game is capable of providing quite the challenge. I’ve spent many hours working through the fun, yet simple, levels. I enjoyed playing versus my teenage daughter and also playing solo. I would recommend to any age.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-07-24, version 1.09*

Addictive

### 5/5 — Fun Strategy Game

*2026-07-21, version 1.09*

Fun, engaging, and truly ad-free. Music is great too.

### 5/5 — Nostalgic

*2026-07-18, version 1.09*

I missed Solar Max. This game definitely fills the niche.

### 5/5 — Relaxing and fun

*2026-07-04, version 1.09*

No nonsense puzzle game

### 4/5 — Auralux

*2026-06-06, version 1.09*

So far, so good… Like the strategy part, and  Love the fact Auralux has no ads., the different levels keeps it interesting , and fun.

### 4/5 — Blue

*2026-05-31, version 1.09*

The game mechanics have great potential.

### 5/5 — Fun, can be meditative or fast. No ads. Good game

*2026-05-25, version 1.09*

Hi all; this is a fun game. I’d buy it (and have). I have yet to see any ads, which makes for a unique and beautiful play.  The colors come vibrant, electric blues and brilliant grassy green, but you can adjust to your favorite.  I’m a little frustrated since I already paid for these levels all on my droid, and it didn’t carry over to iPhone, but that was a long time ago.  ***EDIT: I tried to purchase a level again and it remembered me and gave it all back free. Good app! END EDIT***


I may buy it again lol.  There are try levels to see what type you enjoy so you can buy that package.  It’s amazing how many variations they’ve come up with.  You can pause and adjust speed to be fast at lunch or slow to let you fall asleep. It’s like accidental meditation.  If you like the colors in Hue, if you like tower defense or battles, this is for u. Truly easy to test; no hassles. If you keep losing, practice setting the enemies against each other.

### 5/5 — Strategy game perfection.

*2026-05-20, version 1.09*

Hard to have any issues with the game.  It’s addicting, it’s free, and there’s no advertisements.  In terms of games on the App Store, it’s a diamond that you just do not see.

## Frequently asked questions about Auralux

### What kind of game is Auralux: Constellations?

Auralux: Constellations is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that deconstructs the genre to offer a slow, graceful, and cerebral experience. It combines minimalistic graphics with ambient music, focusing on strategic choices rather than fast-paced action.

### What are the key features of Auralux: Constellations?

The game offers 150 unique levels with new gameplay twists, online multiplayer for up to four players, and special modes with elements like black holes and wormholes. It also boasts tvOS functionality and Handoff support for seamless play across devices.

### How much does Auralux: Constellations cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases. Specific details on the cost of these purchases are not provided in the description.

### What platforms is Auralux: Constellations available on?

The game is available on iPad, iPhone, and Mac, with tvOS functionality allowing play on a big screen. Handoff support ensures your journey can continue seamlessly between these Apple devices.

### Who would enjoy playing Auralux: Constellations?

This game is designed for players who enjoy real-time strategy but prefer a more relaxed and thoughtful approach. It appeals to those who appreciate minimalistic aesthetics, ambient soundtracks, and challenging strategic puzzles, even seasoned RTS fans.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.09 — 2016-10-14

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

* New constellation, Fracture! Your planets in this constellation will rupture and be rendered uneffective when attacked, bringing yet another strategic twist to the game.
 * Multiplayer improvements! Better performance and fixed a matchmaking bug
 * Units will now flow around suns, make the game feel more realistic
 * Fixed a crash on startup that effected people with corrupted save data

### 1.07 — 2016-08-25

No release notes.

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