# Battlevoid: First Contact

> Free real-time space strategy game with roguelike features and base defense. (iPhone/iPad app by Bugbyte.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlevoid-first-contact/id921503115 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bugbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/793753712)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 98 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlevoid-first-contact/id921503115/reviews.md

## What is Battlevoid?

Take command of a space station in this free real-time (RTS) sci-fi strategy game with roguelike features!

The year is 2259. The place of the game is a Battlestation.

Commander! We've got something coming through the jump gate, signature and silhouette unknown. Recommend sending fighter squad delta to intercept. - Eden, the artificial intelligence of Battlestation.

Reinforcements have arrived Commander! - Admiral Geezer

Battlevoid: First Contact is a free real-time (RTS) space strategy game with roguelike game play features. Set in a universe, where 3 other species and an unknown threat are nearby, you are in command of the best defense humans have left. Take command of the space station named Battlestation, build your own weapons and fleet, research new technology and order reinforcement starships. Your every decision will culminate into one epic last battle, where your swift decisions will decide if a human colony is saved. Unlike any other tower defence game out there!

* Battle Wave after wave of incoming threats
* Epic boss fights that leave you shaking
* Research and upgrade your Battlestation
* Roguelike game play features, every game is different with random elements!
* Stunning graphics and smooth game play

## Key features

- Real-time space strategy
- Roguelike gameplay
- Build weapons and fleet
- Research new technology
- Defend against alien threats
- Epic boss fights

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Episode Bundle 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Episode 5 | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Battlevoid?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Original and complex concept
- ✨ Good graphics and art style
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable
- 🤔 Challenging but rewarding
- 💰 Free to play with optional purchases
- 🎮 Well-thought-out RTS mechanics

**Cons**

- 💸 High cost of levels/content
- 📈 Too difficult, even on easy
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions/tutorial
- 🐞 Bugs and technical issues
- ⚖️ Unbalanced gameplay mechanics
- ⏳ Repetitive gameplay for some

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot scroll red bar on iPhone 15
- 5th mission not considered complete
- Game freezes when building/capturing 2nd capital ship
- In-app purchase for extra levels not working
- Game crashes on startup (splash screen)
- Resolution issues on iPhone 6 Plus/older devices
- Purchases not working

**Most requested features**

- Lower cost of levels/bundle
- More updates with new content
- Option to remove paid campaign via ads
- Progression system like Battlevoid: Harbinger
- More upgrade options for station/turrets
- Ability to use more than 5 ships
- Possibility to orient research
- Scientist to automatically develop/sell for money
- More capital ships and customization
- Random events like FTL or Out There
- More build spaces or space station capacity
- More units and gameplay variety
- More stats on the menu for turrets
- More levels/episodes
- Different fighter types
- New universe content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 98)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlevoid-first-contact/id921503115/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Zu schwer

*2026-07-20*

Man kann in Theologie warum nicht genug auswählen um anzupassen. Zum Beispiel möchte man den Laser haben oder lieber den Reparaturstrahl. Das kommt per Zufall.

### 3/5 — cost too much to buy

*2026-02-11, version 2.0.2*

The other battlevoids only cost $2.99 for the whole game, why does this cost $3.99 per level? if you can lower the cost I will buy it, but it cost way too much, even the bundle deal $7.99 is not worth it

### 5/5 — Nota

*2025-06-09*

Increíble el juego, actualizar el juego pls

### 3/5 — Très bon jeu, mais a du mal à tenir les changement iOS

*2024-08-30*

J’adore ce jeu, j’y joue depuis très longtemps. Il est excellent mais je rencontre un problème majeur, je joue sur un iPhone 15 et je n’arrive pas à faire défile la barre rouge à droite de l’écran de jeu celle qui gère les chasseurs/vaisseau capture/renforts ce qui m’empêche de pouvoir jouer comme je le voudrais, j’espère que ce problème sera vite réglé, merci

### 5/5 — Worth every dime

*2024-05-18, version 2.0.2*

So much fun, been playing for like 8 hours, wish there were some updates but still

### 3/5 — .

*2023-04-08*

...

### 5/5 — Good

*2022-12-01*

Very good

### 2/5 — Manque d’option et d’upgrade

*2022-01-17*

Stratégie limitée, les marines ne peuvent prendre qu’un seul vaisseau rendant inutile d’en avoir beaucoup comparé aux autres options.

Cap à 4 15k renforts au lieux de 5, pas de possibilité d’utiliser l’argent après avoir construit la base et summon le maximum de renforts.

La 5e mission n’est pas considérée comme complétée alors que j’ai attendu 50 et 120 waves(1er et 2e essaie) avant de tuer le boss.

Possibilité d’orienter les research serait bien car avoir 5 marines dmg de suite alors que tu ne joue pas marines est inutile.

### 4/5 — Nicht übel

*2020-06-21*

Macht schon Spass, ist aber leider selbst auf „easy“ nahezu unmöglich zu schaffen.

### 4/5 — Good Game but...

*2020-04-08*

Its a littelbit hard for the level, would it be able to set ip scienticst, which can develop... something, they automaticly sell, so you get more mony, like 100 or 200 every time they develop?

## Frequently asked questions about Battlevoid

### What kind of game is Battlevoid: First Contact?

Battlevoid: First Contact is a free real-time strategy (RTS) game with roguelike features set in space. Players take command of a space station to defend against alien threats, research technology, and build their fleet.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include real-time space strategy gameplay, roguelike elements with random elements for replayability, the ability to build weapons and fleets, research new technologies, and engaging in epic boss fights.

### Is Battlevoid: First Contact free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, which may offer additional content or advantages.

### What platforms is Battlevoid: First Contact available on?

The description does not specify platform availability, but it is presented as a mobile application.

### What is the objective of the game?

The main objective is to defend a human colony by taking command of the Battlestation. Players must make swift decisions in battles, research upgrades, and manage their fleet to survive waves of incoming threats and unknown enemies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2018-10-08

Maintenance update
- Updated for iOS 12

### 2.0.1 — 2017-09-15

- Updated to 64-bit

### 2.0.0 — 2016-08-01

Changed name of series to Battlevoid from Battlestation. Read more at http://bugbyte.fi/forums as to why.

### 1.3.2 — 2015-08-13

- minor bug fixes

### 1.3.0 — 2015-05-13

- Language localizations.
- Performance enhancement.
- Bug fixes.

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## More apps by Bugbyte

- [Battlevoid: Harbinger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlevoid-harbinger/id1010582800)
- [Battlevoid: Sector Siege](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlevoid-sector-siege/id1274947855)

All apps by Bugbyte: https://appshunter.io/developer/793753712

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