# Galaxy Genome — Space simulator

> Open-world sci-fi space simulator with ship customization and free-form play. (iPhone/iPad app by Anton Skvortsov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-genome/id1566857517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anton Skvortsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193056628)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 114 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China)
- Released: 2021-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-genome/id1566857517/reviews.md

## What is Galaxy Genome?

Galaxy Genome is an open world sci-fi space simulator.
You'll be able to upgrade your ship and customize every component as you hunt, explore, fight, mine, smuggle, trade and survive in the cutthroat galaxy. Follow the main story or do side missions.
This game gives you the ability to feel real space exploration. The entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions.

At the beginning of the game you are a pilot of a small ship. Financial struggle forces you to start transporting contraband. Certainly, it will lead to you being in trouble with the law someday. But at some point in your life you are forced to make a deal with the authorities of the system. And that is when your dangerous space adventure begins.

Game Features:

- Free-form play allows everyone to choose their own path, becoming an angry pirate, a peaceful trader, an explorer, a bounty hunter, or a mix between these roles.
- More than 30 different and customizable ships.
- The game has a vibrant story and side quests.
- Surface vehicles to explore planets.
- No classes or skill levels, strength is decided by ship equipment and player skill.
- The vast 1:1 scale Milky Way galaxy is based on real scientific principles. Around 2 billion star systems.

## Key features

- Open-world sci-fi space simulator
- Ship customization and upgrades
- Explore a 1:1 scale Milky Way galaxy
- Free-form play with multiple roles
- Vibrant story and side quests
- Surface vehicles for planet exploration

## Chart rankings

- #167 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #163 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Galaxy Genome?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Massive explorable galaxy with procedurally generated systems
- 💎 No pay-to-play mechanics or paywalls
- 🎮 Deep gameplay with trading, combat, mining, and exploration
- 📱 Excellent value for mobile space sim
- 🎯 Active developer with regular updates and community engagement
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive UI once learned
- ⚡ Lightweight app size (111 MB)
- 🎭 Engaging storyline and missions
- 🛸 Multiple ship types with customization options
- 🎵 Atmospheric ambient sound design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially when accessing mission menu
- 📚 Steep learning curve with minimal tutorial guidance
- 🐢 Tedious travel time through large spaces
- 🎮 Unintuitive flight controls and ship deceleration
- 🗺️ Confusing route mapping and pathfinding issues
- ❓ Lack of in-game documentation and explanations
- 🔤 Confusing module naming system (2A, 3C, 5E, etc.)
- ⚙️ Missing information about ship stats and mechanics
- 🎯 Inconsistent mission difficulty balancing
- 🖥️ Orientation/landscape mode issues on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when accessing mission menu
- Game crashes when attempting warp jump with space station
- Chinese characters display as blocks
- Autopilot overshoots destinations
- Module list cannot be scrolled when modules are disabled
- Mission rewards not calculating correctly with large fleets
- Debris accumulation causes crashes if staying in system too long
- Save files showing 0:00:00 playtime after crashes
- Loading screen freezes on M1 iPad Pro
- Virtual joystick not appearing in tutorial
- Game crashes on older devices (iPhone 6, iPhone 10)
- Landscape mode system menus remain in portrait orientation
- Reputation system bugs preventing mission acceptance
- Tutorial missions freezing and preventing progression
- Pathfinding algorithm fails on optimal routes
- Search function case-sensitive and returns only one result

**Most requested features**

- Controller support (Xbox, Backbone)
- Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
- Ability to build and control space stations
- Fleet management improvements
- Save editing or money cheats for progression
- Galaxy map resource search filter
- System naming and bookmarking features
- More engineers for ship upgrades
- Mod support on iOS
- Better tutorial with highlighted interactive elements
- Wiki or comprehensive in-game documentation
- Portrait mode option
- Reverse landscape mode
- Quick-link from missions to galaxy map
- Total light-years traveled tracker
- More ship variety, especially for factions
- Ability to disable ships and board them
- Station conquest mechanics
- Rank/reputation system with titles
- Faster travel or acceleration options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-genome/id1566857517/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really great game

*2026-06-18, version 1.6.11*

Wondering if we’ll get anymore ships

### 4/5 — Love this game, however needs some QoL features

*2026-06-10, version 1.6.11*

I absolutely love playing this game however its in need of some quality of life features, in particular:

An autopilot for doing multiple warps in a row

Specifying what stations sell a certain item in a sector instead of just showing if that item is in demand or not in thats sector

A parking brake for the planetary rover

(More of a QoL change) make the hitbox of asteroid’s bigger so using seismic charges isn’t as difficult

### 5/5 — Great pace sim, cool premise, good story.

*2026-06-09, version 1.6.11*

This game scratched the space exploration itch I didn’t know it had. Only one issue though, is that as of this review it crashes  when I’m mining (usually) upon clicking the quests key n the menu that appears when you click your ship. I just want to check how many more bauxite I need! Anyway, great game!

### 4/5 — Excellent Game

*2026-04-03, version 1.6.11*

I’m loving this game. love how huge the area that you can travel is, however it is a little confusing how to increase fleet size and how to get two further places like the void. And when you’re trying to map a route for jumping the mapping doesn’t always work even when your ship can make it and you instead have to resort to doing it manually.  One thing I would love to see. A way to search in the galaxy map for resources you need to mine so you could map a route to that system for mining missions

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-01-31, version 1.6.9*

Outstanding work on this and great price point.  Tons of different missions and ships. Always fun to upgrade your ship and try tougher runs. Only about 10 hrs in and love the fact that there are no pay walls.  Hopefully they add the ability to build stations and concur systems,  but as is, it’s still 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Great game, steep learning curve

*2025-12-11, version 1.6.5*

Best space sim on ios hands down. Required a lot of trial and error before figuring out how stuff works but very rewarding once you know your way around

*CREATOR REQUEST* please add save extraction for save editing or money cheats, stuck at like 110M in a Valkyrie and dont have it in me more to grind 500+ for a full upgraded Nemesis

### 5/5 — What an amazing game.

*2025-12-08, version 1.6.5*

There I was scrolling through the app store and seeing nothing but pay-to-play garbage and I’m thinking, “The phone I’m holding has more power than my first gaming console. There have to be better options.” After a little digging, I found Galaxy Genome, and yes, I finally found an iphone game that gives the old NES library a run for its money. It’s not perfect, a little buggy in places, but it is light second ahead of what you usually find on the App Store. It’s basically a 2D Elite Dangerous but with better story, better progression, and better art. If you love space sim rpgs, this one’s well worth the price.

### 5/5 — Please Please Keep Updating This Hidden Gem

*2025-09-09, version 1.6.5*

Many Thanks

### 4/5 — Game crashes when I’m attempting to jump my space station

*2025-09-02, version 1.6.5*

Otherwise, it’s a great game to unwind and play.

### 5/5 — Elite?!

*2025-06-25*

Been looking for an Elite esc type mobile game and finally found one. Love it and highly recommend it!

## Frequently asked questions about Galaxy Genome

### What kind of game is Galaxy Genome?

Galaxy Genome is an open-world sci-fi space simulator. It allows players to explore a vast, scientifically accurate recreation of the Milky Way galaxy, customize their ships, and engage in various activities like trading, combat, mining, and smuggling.

### What are the main activities in Galaxy Genome?

Players can choose their own path, becoming a pirate, trader, explorer, or bounty hunter. Activities include hunting, exploring, fighting, mining, smuggling, and trading. The game also features a main story and side missions.

### Is Galaxy Genome free to play?

Yes, the application data indicates that the game is free to play and does not have in-app purchases or ads. This means you can enjoy the full experience without any additional costs.

### What platforms is Galaxy Genome available on?

The provided data does not specify the platforms Galaxy Genome is available on. However, as a mobile application, it is likely available on iOS and Android devices.

### How realistic is the galaxy in Galaxy Genome?

The game features a vast 1:1 scale Milky Way galaxy based on real scientific principles, containing around 2 billion star systems. This aims to provide a sense of real space exploration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.11 — 2026-02-04

-Bug fixes
-Minor graphical improvements.

### 1.6.9 — 2026-01-30

- Added 3 side quests
- Added illegal tasks in the bar
- Added a new type of alien ship that intercepts ships in warp
- Added ranked battles with aliens
- Added the ability to replay ranked battles
- Added display of the distance to stations on the galaxy map
- Improved the behavior of pirates, guards, and NPCs. They interact more with each other and with the player
- Added upgrades for plasma and gauss cannons for engineers
- Added a new local teleportation module

### 1.6.5 — 2024-10-11

- Bug fixes

### 1.6.4 — 2024-10-06

- Added a new ship.
- Fixed a bug with the UI freezing in the module menu and on the player’s own station.

### 1.6.3 — 2024-08-27

- Added pirate faction.
- Added new stations (pirate faction).
- New types of missions are available at pirate stations: elimination, intimidation, robbery
- New types of missions are available at independent stations: rescue mission, anglers hunt (after completing the main story)
- Minor improvements and fixes

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All apps by Anton Skvortsov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1193056628

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*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 2026-09-06.*