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FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

by Subset Games

805 ratings
285 reviews
🎮 Games
🕹 Simulation
🏰 Strategy
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 3, 2014
  • October 5, 2021

Developer

Subset Games
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About

Lead your spaceship crew on a perilous journey to save the galaxy. Manage power, crew, and weapons in a procedurally generated universe. Every decision matters in this challenging roguelike-like simulation where permadeath adds intense stakes.

✓Crew and power management
✓Strategic real-time combat with pause
✓Ship upgrades and unlocks
✓Randomly generated galaxy
✓Hundreds of text-based encounters
✓Permadeath
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of FTL. Based on 805 reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • ⭐Amazing game
  • 🚀Highly replayable
  • 🎮Excellent gameplay
  • 💎Challenging yet rewarding
  • 🎶Great soundtrack

Negative things

  • 🤯Extremely difficult, even on easy mode
  • 🔁Repetitive start-from-scratch gameplay
  • 🕹️Clunky controls on iPad
  • 🔍Lack of save/load functionality
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What's New in FTL

1.6.21

October 5, 2021

Update for newer iPad Mini support.

User reviews

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Frustrating Beyond What’s Reasonable

Ok, I’m done with this game. Even on ‘easy’ mode, events are so random that you can be totally killing it. Then when you jump, one bad RNG roll, and you get wiped out.

I am a game designer; that’s my job. I have so many ideas to make this game more fun and playable. I’ll give the developers one hint for free, on every failed attempt, give upgrade currency to improve your ship on the outset.

As is, this game is a waste of time.
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Elíjah WestElíjah West

A Very Good Game

I miss the click-and-drag selection for launching crew commands, but this game is very fun and I am happy it was modded for mobile, only it took me like twelve years to notice. Thanks!
M. A. C. E.M. A. C. E.

Was having my best game yet, before a random encounter destroyed me

It’s a very addictive and challenging game. Skill is a factor, but luck plays an equal part. Would love to see an ‘easier’ mode to help explore game mechanics. Would also love to get some reward for repelling boarders, fighting off 4 attackers on an early ship deserves something! Love this game but getting totally destroyed by an overpowered random encounter is frustrating. Skill alone is not enough
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Robb MannRobb Mann

I Love this game!

This game is one of my favorites! I love the graphics, gameplay, and strategy of this game. I also like how you can command your own ship while evading a horde of other ships. I also like the advanced mode and being able to command your crew, and all of the systems and weapons you can unlock. My only issues with this game is that it’s incredibly hard, even on easy mode. I have never won the game before, even though I have gotten to sector 8 before. My other issue is that it’s difficult for me to unlock ships. It would be nice if there were more of specific sectors (Such as: “Rock Homeworlds” and “Rebel Stronghold”.) Anyways, I love the game, but I would like it if it was easier to win.
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I played the game three or four times over the span of a couple weeks. Now when I try to open the app it just gets stuck on the loading screen. I even tried deleting and reinstalling it, still just loading…
Myname’salreadytakenMyname’salreadytaken
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Sound issues on iOS 10+

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iPad models

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Requested Features

4 requests

Endless/sandbox mode

Feature

Multiplayer support

Feature

More ships and customization options

Feature

Difficulty tweaks for easier progression

Feature

FAQ

What is FTL: Faster Than Light?

FTL: Faster Than Light is an award-winning PC spaceship simulation game now available on iPad. It's a 'spaceship simulation roguelike-like' where you command a spaceship and its crew on a mission to save the galaxy. You'll face dangerous encounters, manage ship systems, and make critical decisions.

What are the key features of FTL?

Key features include managing your crew, distributing ship power, and targeting weapons in real-time combat, with the ability to pause for strategic evaluation. You can upgrade your ship, unlock new ones, and face hundreds of text-based encounters that require tough choices. The game features a randomly generated galaxy and permadeath, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same.

How much does FTL: Faster Than Light cost?

FTL: Faster Than Light is a paid application. The price reflects the full game experience, including the FTL: Advanced Edition expansion, which adds new ships, enemies, events, and weapons.

What devices is FTL compatible with?

This application is only compatible with iPad 2 or newer. It will NOT run on iPad 1. Ensure your device meets these specifications before purchasing.

What kind of gameplay can I expect from FTL?

You can expect a highly challenging and strategic gameplay experience. Each encounter presents unique problems, from enemy attacks to system failures, requiring you to make quick decisions about power allocation, crew actions, and combat tactics. The permadeath feature means that failure is permanent, adding significant tension and replayability.