# Lost Spaceships — Retro space shooter > Retro pixel art space shooter with ship upgrades and cosmic invader battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Jakub Sakowicz.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-spaceships/id1416656727 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jakub Sakowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416656726) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.98/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 37 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-spaceships/id1416656727/reviews.md ## What is Lost Spaceships? Lost Spaceships is a classic, retro space shooter with simple controls and old-school, pixel art graphics. Unlock new spaceships, upgrade your machine, face up to the hordes of various, cosmic invaders and defeat bosses. Features: • Upgrade your weapon like in classic space shooters by finding bonuses in the game • or go to the shop to boost power-ups and improve starting weapons • Use power-ups and Super Weapons like Super Laser, Shield, Support, and more • Unlock 70+ ships • Fight with many different enemies You play the role of a pilot who wants to save the universe. For this purpose, he embarks on a journey to find spaceships of pilots who failed their mission to tip the balance in favor of his allies. ## Key features - Upgrade weapons with in-game bonuses - Purchase power-up boosts and starting weapon improvements - Utilize Super Laser, Shield, and Support power-ups - Unlock over 70 unique spaceships - Battle diverse cosmic enemies and bosses ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Double Gems | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-spaceships/id1416656727/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Better than Galaga and Space Invaders *2023-11-09* I never thought I’d say this, but this game has managed to make a retro spaceship game that is WAY more fun than classics like Galaga, Space Invaders, Galaxian, etc… One of my favorite features is the ability to permanently upgrade your ship, increasing aspects like damage or the number of missiles you can fire. There’s also a ton of different ship aesthetics for you to choose from and personalize your gameplay. 10/10 ### 4/5 — Great game *2023-01-09, version 1.1.1* If you like old school games then this is for you. ### 1/5 — Fix game bozo *2022-02-24, version 1.1.0* Stop resetting the game, every since u raised to cost to upgrade power ups my games has totally reset twice losing my high scores and everything ### 4/5 — Great game, new update deleted my progress. *2021-10-06, version 1.1.0* I've been playing the game for I believe the better part of a year, I really enjoyed the concept and it was all ways very east to jump in to. Although I had noticed the game updated and when I opened the app, all of my data was gone. ### 4/5 — Really fun *2021-03-29, version 1.0.3* This is an awesome arcade shooter. But what the heck are the green gems for? There's nothing to use them on. What's the point of them? And I hope more ships I unlock have at least an exclusive ability. So far they all just look different with no extra abilities. ### 3/5 — Nice uncomplicated arcade game but... 🐜 *2020-08-29, version 1.0.3* Good upgrade path. Eventually you come across wicked foes. I like design and play. 3 out of every 4 games ends with it crashing and I lose rewards just earned. I have UPGRADED ALL WEAPONS yet I am not given credit under achievements and game path has stalled. What about the Difficulty levels? I never saw them but should have as I bought everything and had loads of coin and jewels. Nothing left to buy. Okay game but many bugs. I deleted. ### 5/5 — Enjoyable *2020-08-20, version 1.0.3* The game is exactly what it’s meant to be, but isn’t super easy. When I started playing, I couldn’t get to the first boss. Now I can fairly consistently get to the second. The power ups add satisfaction and variety to a arcade style bullet hell. The ads aren’t too distracting, the controls are easy to understand, and it’s a good time waster when ever your bored. ### 3/5 — Need more functions *2020-08-13, version 1.0.3* When I upgraded all the weapons to the max level I found that it no other weapons to upgrade. Besides, what is the difference between ships? In fact there are all the same except looks like different colors and different shapes. You should add every ships’ own unique skills. ### 5/5 — i love this game *2020-08-11, version 1.0.3* but the issue is lag sometime like it crash the game ### 4/5 — Balance Issues *2020-08-09, version 1.0.3* The concept is really great. This game has a lot of potential. However, there are some major balance issues and design errors that make the game frustrating to play. 1.) Weapon power-ups are way to rare. During most rounds, I don’t receive a single weapon power up until defeating the second or third boss. 2.) Starting a new game with a set difficulty level puts the player at an immediate disadvantage. They start the game doing as much damage as they would on the easier difficulty level, but the enemies have significantly more health. The player’s starting damage should be scaled with the difficulty level. 3.) The screen edge is broken. The ships that lay mines sometimes drop a mine over the edge of the screen where the player cannot see it. However, if the player moves close to the edge of the screen, the mine will automatically kill the player without warning. If mines are off the screen, they should be automatically destroyed. Additionally, if a boss is killed at the edge of the screen, many of its dropped coins and gems are thrown off the screen where the player cannot collect them. With these changes, the game will improve greatly. I look forward to future development. ## Frequently asked questions about Lost Spaceships ### What is Lost Spaceships? Lost Spaceships is a classic, retro space shooter game featuring pixel art graphics and straightforward controls. Players pilot a spaceship, battle cosmic invaders, upgrade their weapons and ships, and defeat bosses to save the universe. ### What are the key features of Lost Spaceships? Key features include upgrading weapons through in-game bonuses or shop purchases, using various power-ups and super weapons like the Super Laser, unlocking over 70 different spaceships, and fighting a variety of enemies and bosses. ### How does Lost Spaceships make money? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can be used to boost power-ups and improve starting weapons, allowing for faster progression or enhanced gameplay. ### Who is the target audience for this game? This game is designed for players who appreciate classic arcade-style space shooters, enjoy retro pixel art aesthetics, and are looking for a game with ship customization and challenging combat against cosmic enemies. ### What is the goal of the game? The primary goal is to save the universe by piloting a spaceship, defeating hordes of cosmic invaders, and overcoming challenging boss battles. Players embark on a journey to find and utilize lost spaceships to tip the balance in favor of their allies. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2022-06-16 Bug fixes ### 1.1.0 — 2021-09-14 - Improved version for iPad - New spaceships - New powerups - New superweapon - Other improvements, bug fixing, and more ### 1.0.3 — 2020-06-14 Bug fixes ### 1.0.2 — 2020-06-06 Bug fixes ### 1.0.1 — 2020-05-30 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Lost Spaceships | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Squadron War: Galactic fighter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-war-galactic-fighter/id1273258911) | 4.2 (50) | Free | Games | | [Alien Shooter Galaxy Attack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-shooter-galaxy-attack/id1492894083) | 4.8 (6) | Free | Games | | [Ninja Chowdown](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-chowdown/id1529428332) | 4.7 (280) | Free | Games | | [Space Frog Intern](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-frog-intern/id1530105419) | 4.3 (37) | Free | Games | | [Combat Elf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combat-elf/id960250839) | 4.5 (2) | Free | Games | | [Sky High Strike](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-high-strike/id680268113) | 4.2 (5) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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