Ionstorm: Horde Survival

Ionstorm: Horde Survival

Roguelite auto shooter, no ads

2 ratings
1 review
Free
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Released
July 20, 2026
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Engage in a one-thumb roguelite shooter where your weapons fire automatically. Survive waves of enemies, collect upgrades, and evolve your abilities to overcome increasingly challenging storms and bosses. Progress through permanent upgrades between runs to enhance your future flights.

✓One-thumb movement and auto-firing weapons
✓Weapon, passive, and Catalyst upgrades
✓Weapon evolution system
✓Reroll and Banish mechanics
✓Telegraphed storm surges and rotating bosses
✓Idle Reactor and permanent Forge upgrades
✓Daily Storm and Open League leaderboards
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What's New in Ionstorm

1.0.5

October 28, 2026

A new look for Ionstorm, plus layouts built for iPhone Duo. - New Hazard Console design: charcoal and steel panels with yellow breaker buttons. - New Stormrunner icon and a new Stormfront arena backdrop. - New industrial sound set. - Two-pane layouts on iPhone Duo. - Startup and notification reliability fixes. Gameplay, ranked rules and prices are unchanged.

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User reviews

Very good game

Excellent free shooter survival game. Only thing I'd say is remove the screen shake when you get kills, especially at higher levels where your weapons are maxed out. It's super hard on the eyes and kinda hurts the head if you play it for a while nonstop. After you level up all the pilot ranks, it's very hard to get cores from playing. Usually only get around a max of 100 cores in 10 min. The passive offline generator is nice but you have to make sure all your first upgrades go to it (as they cost thousands) as it's pretty much the only way to get cores. Other than that, overall a wonderful game.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback! Reviews like yours help make our games better. The next update will add a Screen Shake switch under Me → Sound & Haptics, so you can turn it off completely. If you leave it on, overlapping kill shakes will also be toned down so higher-level battles don’t become a constant rumble. Your point about cores after maxing out pilot ranks is helpful too. We’ll review active-play rewards alongside upgrade costs so the offline generator doesn’t feel like the only way forward. Thank you for playing one of our games! ⚡

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FAQ

What is Ionstorm?

Ionstorm is a roguelite auto-shooter game where players control their ship with one thumb while weapons fire automatically. The goal is to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies and bosses.

How does the upgrade system work in Ionstorm?

During each run, players collect emerald gems to level up and choose from weapons, passives, or Catalysts. These can be combined and evolved for powerful synergies. Players can also reroll or banish unwanted upgrades.

Does Ionstorm have ads?

No, Ionstorm is ad-free. The game explicitly states 'no ads, ever' and that runs are not cut short to sell anything.

What is the difference between the free and Pro versions of Ionstorm?

The free version offers the entire game uncapped with no timers or energy systems. Ionstorm Pro, unlocked via a purchase or StackForge Play Pass, adds features like 2x and 3x flight speed, unlimited practice runs for the Daily Storm, the full Reactor and Forge, and loadout presets.

Can I play Ionstorm offline?

The provided description focuses heavily on leaderboards and online modes like the Daily Storm and Open League, suggesting an internet connection is required for full functionality and competitive play.

What devices does Ionstorm support?

Ionstorm is supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the 'supportedDevices' field.

How often is Ionstorm updated?

The latest version is 1.0.5, last updated on October 28, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the developer is actively maintaining the game.

What is the age rating for Ionstorm?

Ionstorm has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older players.