# Explodey: Sci-Fi Side Scroller — MAKE. STUFF. GO. KABOOM. > Sci-fi side-scrolling shooter with ship customization and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by YitYat Studios.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.89/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 1.1 GB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-06-19 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews.md ## What is Explodey? The galaxy is in peril. Equipped with the latest weaponry, pilot your heavily armed fighter through 5 exotic planets to destroy the evil Dr Grag and save the Life Spark. Joining you on your journey is The Engineer, a silicon being capable of building anything you need. Unfortunately, he's also a bit of a jackass... ENGAGE THE ENEMY AND BLOW THEM TO BITS * AAA side scroller * Battle across 5 exotic planets * Conquer a large variety of ground and air units * Deliver precision strikes with an advanced dual joystick configuration * Solve challenging puzzles CUSTOMIZE YOUR FIGHTER WITH EXPLOSIVE WEAPONRY * 5 Ship Bodies - Each improving in destructive power as you progress * 5 Blasters - Normal, Spread, Heal, Cannon, and Sniper * 4 Rockets - Normal, Rapid Fire, Fire Ball, BIG ONE * 4 Bombs - Normal, Mini, Napalm, Fast Drop * 2 Special Weapons - Floating Mine, Shield BATTLE 5 CHALLENGING BOSSES * Battle The Ice Elemental, Mega Tank, Xenogiger, Zargbots, and Dr Grag - the evil mastermind who is holding the galaxy hostage * Recover each of 5 powerful crystals to re-ignite the Life Spark and save the galaxy * Follow along with a riveting story and cast of characters, including you (The Soldier), The Engineer, Dr Grag, and General Goat (The Leader of Resistance, Leader of The Knights of Galadorn, Defender of the Universe, and our pet). DESTROY YOUR FRIENDS IN MULTIPLAYER * Engage in LAN battles with friends. Show them who's boss by exploding them. INCREASE YOUR SOCIAL STATUS WITH HATS * Yeah, they don't do anything special except make you look awesome * Complete all levels and earn The General's Hat, complete with Cigar * Complete all achievements and earn The Mighty Beanie of Galderon. MAKE TRIPS TO THE TOILET LAST 4x LONGER * Forget sending email and browsing Instagram on the toilet - what a waste of time. Play Explodey for hours and hours and when your boss asks what's been going on, you can say EXPLODEY JERK. MORE INFO * Works with just the touch screen, but you can also use a gamepad (must be MFi compatible) * Headphones recommended to soak up the sound * The game is free to play the first world and to play LAN multiplayer. $2.99 unlocks the rest of the galaxy. You can also buy hats on the cheap or you can find them during missions. All proceeds go to tacos, coffee, the kids' college fund, and my next insane project. * iMessage stickers include a dancing engineer, for your dancing engineer convenience. Come chat on our Discord channel! https://discord.gg/7cRKNqD ## Key features - AAA side-scroller gameplay - Battle across 5 exotic planets - Customize fighter with diverse weaponry - Conquer ground and air units - Solve challenging puzzles - LAN multiplayer battles - Unlock cosmetic hats ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock All Worlds | $2.99 | one-time | | VR Goggles | $0.99 | one-time | | Mohawk | $0.99 | one-time | | Pirate Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Plain Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Top Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Wizarding Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Hair Bow | $0.99 | one-time | | Hard Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Elf Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Viking Hat | $0.99 | one-time | | Cheese | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Menu screen is unresponsive *2023-12-16* App loads but none of the main menu buttons work, neither the Discord icon in the lower left corner. iPhone SE 2nd Gen iOS 17.1 ### 5/5 — yes *2021-11-28, version 1.0.30* very good game, love the concept ### 4/5 — Reveiw *2019-08-23* It’s ok but its graphics are mediocre ### 5/5 — Awesome game *2018-07-09, version 1.0.30* Humorous and clever game, great for short breaks. ### 1/5 — Crash before start *2018-06-20* Game will not go beyond a few seconds of load screen before crashing, when will developers learn not to release apps before completely checking them and when will apple stop promoting apps that simply don’t work. Would have liked to give a zero star rating as I can’t play it but that is also something apple need to change. ### 5/5 — Hilarious and addicting. *2018-06-15* Well written and fun. ## Frequently asked questions about Explodey ### What is Explodey? Explodey is a sci-fi side-scrolling shooter game where you pilot a fighter through various planets to defeat evil forces. It features ship customization, challenging bosses, and multiplayer battles. ### How much does Explodey cost? Explodey is free to play the first world and for LAN multiplayer. A one-time purchase of $2.99 unlocks the rest of the game content. In-app purchases for cosmetic hats are also available. ### Does Explodey have ads? Explodey does not contain advertisements. ### Can I play Explodey offline? The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, LAN multiplayer is available, which typically requires a local network connection. ### What devices does Explodey support? Explodey is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It also supports gamepads that are MFi compatible. ### What is the age rating for Explodey? Explodey has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### How often is Explodey updated? Explodey was last updated on June 19, 2018, with version 1.0.30. The provided data does not indicate a frequent update schedule. ### What are the main gameplay mechanics in Explodey? The core gameplay involves piloting a fighter using a dual joystick configuration to engage enemies, solve puzzles, and battle bosses across different planets. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.30 — 2018-06-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added discord chat button. Bug fixes. ### 1.0.29 — 2018-06-16 New auto-turn feature (default on). You can turn it off in the pause menu. Tutorial clarifications ### 1.0.28 — 2018-06-12 Several bug fixes ### 1.0.27 — 2018-06-09 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Explodey | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Giant Hunter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-hunter/id1606433484) | — | Free | Games | | [Train Bandit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-bandit/id634584447) | 4.4 (137) | $0.99 | Games | | [FlutterBoost](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutterboost/id1554351388) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Dragon Rage - Vengeance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-rage-vengeance/id1569589170) | — | $1.99 | Games | | [Sword Forger Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-forger-hero/id1635702524) | — | Free | Games | | [Heavy Blade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heavy-blade/id1033647279) | 4.2 (6) | $2.99 | Games | ## More apps by YitYat Studios - [Marty's Magic Coin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martys-magic-coin/id294709518) - [Marty's Magic Coin Trick](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martys-magic-coin-trick/id416557901) - [Marty's Magic Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martys-magic-meter/id1494436752) All apps by YitYat Studios: https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*