# Deep Space D6 — Solo space survival dice game

> Solo space survival dice game with strategic crew management and threat mitigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Vergara Nebot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-space-d6/id1466537651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Vergara Nebot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466537650)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 730 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: Catalan, English, Spanish
- Released: 2021-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-space-d6/id1466537651/reviews.md

## What is Deep Space D6?

This app is an unofficial fan-made digital adaptation of Deep Space D-6, a fantastic solitaire board game by Tau Leader Games. You are the captain of a spaceship deep inside enemy territory, and you need to make the best use of your crew to make it out. You will be rolling dice, which represent your crew, and assigning them to different stations to deal with incoming external and internal threats. Will you use your science die to recharge shields or fix that time warp? Will you send your engineers to deal with a robot uprising or repair your hull? Will you lead your crew to victory or meet your doom in the cold void of space?

FEATURES:
- Solitaire dice game about surviving the cruel depths of space
- Very short but very strategic games, to play anywhere
- Completely free to play, without ads or microtransactions
- Detailed interactive tutorial to learn to play, and a quick reference guide
- More than a dozen challenging achievements to unlock
- Global leaderboards system (Game Center required)
- Completely offline, no Internet required

DISCLAIMER:
Based on the free print-and-play version of Deep Space D-6 by Tony Go.
The physical retail version of Deep Space D-6 includes 3 additional ships, and many more threat types and ways to play
Àlex Vergara Nebot is not associated with Tau Leader Games

## Key features

- Solitaire dice game
- Strategic crew assignment
- Threat management
- Short, strategic gameplay
- Interactive tutorial
- Achievements and leaderboards

## What do users think of Deep Space D6?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient implementation
- 💡 Faithful to the board game
- 👍 Great for mobile play
- 🚀 Responsive controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent rules
- 🎲 Heavily reliant on luck
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔁 Difficulty feels unbalanced
- 🔁 Lack of variety

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tutorial issues
- Freezing and crashes
- Inconsistent threat spawning

**Most requested features**

- Additional ships and expansions
- Customization options
- Local high scores and achievements
- Difficulty adjustments
- Infirmary rules from the physical game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-space-d6/id1466537651/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-10-02, version 1.2.4*

It’s so good but I completed all the achievements and I just wish there was more so i’d have something to aim for again. Was great fun though.

### 5/5 — A wonderful rendition of the best solo game ever created!

*2025-04-01*

The sound design is extremely well done. Gameplay is on point.
My only critiques are that I wish it had the optional infirmary rules included in the boxed version of the game. I would also love to see the additional ships and expansions on here eventually. But this is still so well done that I just can’t not give it 5 stars with flying colours!

### 4/5 — Favourite Solo-Player App

*2024-12-18, version 1.2.4*

I am a fan of Tony Go’s solo table top dice game Deep Space D6. This App brings the game to your device. Good tutorial, smooth operation, tense gameplay. 

1 downfall is there no variety of ships or dice. I hope more ships can be available with future updates.

### 2/5 — You can’t win. Ever.

*2024-10-30, version 1.2.4*

Even on the easiest difficulty, the enemies pile up so fast there is absolutely nothing you can do to win. Ever. Something has to be wrong with the rules.

### 1/5 — Tutorial broken

*2024-10-18, version 1.2.4*

Tried to learn how to play. 2nd round of tutorial appears to lock up. Happened twice. Had to quit game.

### 5/5 — Works nicely on a 9th gen iPad

*2024-07-28, version 1.2.4*

Wish we could get expansions, but nice to have this much

### 2/5 — Needs stats, a local score option

*2024-06-13*

What happened to the local highscores and local achievement screens? There are none. 

The difficulty on easy mode is also unbalanced. Every time I play, the outcome is the same; starts easy… when nearing 10 threats remaining, the difficulty becomes harder, ie dice roll results become terrible, harder threats are reveals. After 5 threats, I get swarmed. Then finally I lose. EVERY GAME. Easy mode is only easy if you have more than 15-20 threats left. When further reduced, forget it. This is lame and broken.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2024-06-02, version 1.2.4*

Love this game.

### 4/5 — For what it is, it’s pretty good

*2024-05-15, version 1.2.4*

I tan across this app and redownloaded it. On cell phone screens, like my 12, the tutorial text font is right at the edge decernability why do all developers have this same flaw, to use the smallest font possible.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2024-03-17, version 1.2.4*

Game is fantastic. I’d never heard of the board/table top game before but I think I’ll have to check it out after this playing this adaptation. 

No IAP, no ads.

It’s a fairly simple concept and much of the fun is conceived in your imagination. I always picture myself on the deck of bridge barking orders at my stressed crew as we attempt to survive wave after wave of disasters and incoming enemy fire. 
Absolutely great, kinder like D&D meets FTL but streamlined. 

If any of that made sense to you and appeals to you then you need to download this hidden gem.

## Frequently asked questions about Deep Space D6

### What is Deep Space D6?

Deep Space D6 is a digital adaptation of a solitaire board game where you play as the captain of a spaceship. Your goal is to survive deep within enemy territory by strategically assigning your crew, represented by dice, to manage incoming threats and keep your ship operational.

### How do you play Deep Space D6?

You roll dice that represent your crew members and assign them to different ship stations. These stations are used to deal with external threats like incoming missiles and internal issues such as hull damage or robot uprisings. The game is won by successfully navigating these challenges and escaping.

### Is Deep Space D6 free to play?

The app is free to play and does not contain ads or microtransactions. However, it does have in-app purchases, which may relate to additional content or features beyond the core free experience.

### What devices is Deep Space D6 compatible with?

The app description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, it mentions Game Center for leaderboards, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It is designed for offline play, so an internet connection is not required after initial download.

### What are the key features of Deep Space D6?

Key features include its solitaire dice-based gameplay focused on space survival, short yet strategic game sessions, a detailed interactive tutorial, a quick reference guide, challenging achievements to unlock, and a global leaderboards system. The game can be played completely offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2021-09-17

- Local highscore system
- Added button to explain difficulty
- Disabled crew dice interaction while enemy is appearing to fix bugs

### 1.2.3 — 2021-07-10

-Added 2 more challenging achievements
-Increased font size for Threat cards
-Fixed bug (thank you Kevin J!)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-07-09

-Added 2 more challenging achievements
-Increased font size for Threat cards
-Fixed bug (thank you Kevin J!)

### 1.2.0 — 2021-07-01

-Added option to create a Custom Game with your desired parameters
-Fixed bug that could cause defeated enemies to not be removed

### 1.1.0 — 2021-06-14

-Cool new Drag&Drop UI: Activate this setting to be able to drag Crew Dice to their target and they will perform their action automatically. For instance, dragging a Tactical Die to an External Threat will Damage it.
-New achievement: Beat a Hard Game in under 6 minutes 52 seconds to get the Speedrun achievement.
-Fixed bugs with achievement synchronization and resuming games.

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