# Polygon Wars — Arcade twin stick shooter

> Retro arcade twin-stick shooter with upgrades and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Wesley Jacobs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygon-wars/id1541330787 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wesley Jacobs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356567530)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygon-wars/id1541330787/reviews.md

## What is Polygon Wars?

Enemies come in all shapes and sizes in Polygon Wars! 

Polygon Wars is an arcade twin stick shooter with a retro feeling.
Use the on screen controls, or connect an external controller to move around and shoot your opponents.  How to control your ship is up to you.

Get a speed boost or weapons upgrade from the shop to help you reach new heights!

Compete with your friends for the highest score with the Game Center leaderboard.

Earn up to 16 different achievement, can you collect them all?

The game is in active development, and will receive updates on a regular basis
Keep coming back for new features!

Songs: “Open Sore” (menu), “Final lap” (game time), "Phobos" (at boss time)
Music provided and produced by LonePeakMusic

## Key features

- Twin-stick shooter gameplay
- On-screen controls
- External controller support
- In-game shop for upgrades
- Game Center leaderboards
- 16 unlockable achievements

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygon-wars/id1541330787/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Its good

*2024-03-13*

If youre into twin stick shooters you cant go wrong with this. The only downside is that youre limited to one power up that being a 1up.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2024-01-01*

Great game. Just a suggestion but could you add the high score at the end of the game.

### 5/5 — 10 out of 10 will play again

*2021-08-25*

It’s fun not to hard or easy it’s just perfect

## Frequently asked questions about Polygon Wars

### What is Polygon Wars?

Polygon Wars is a free-to-play arcade twin-stick shooter with a retro aesthetic. It features on-screen controls and supports external controllers for gameplay.

### Does Polygon Wars have ads?

No, Polygon Wars does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free game with no ads to interrupt gameplay.

### Can I play Polygon Wars offline?

The provided information does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like Game Center leaderboards suggest an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### How do I upgrade my ship in Polygon Wars?

You can purchase speed boosts and weapon upgrades from the in-game shop to enhance your ship's performance and help you achieve higher scores.

### What platforms is Polygon Wars available on?

Polygon Wars is available on iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Polygon Wars updated?

Polygon Wars is in active development and receives regular updates. The latest version is 3.0.1, last updated on March 10, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Polygon Wars?

Polygon Wars has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a younger audience as well as older players.

### How does Polygon Wars compare to other twin-stick shooters?

Polygon Wars emphasizes a retro arcade feel, with a focus on simple controls, upgrades, and competitive high scores via leaderboards, distinguishing it from more complex modern shooters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-03-10

Fixed the boss image from not displaying correctly.

### 3.0 — 2026-03-05

Power ups during gameplay have finally arrived!

Get a weapon boost during your run, to boost your scores to even higher levels!

### 2.3.3 — 2024-10-02

Small fix for reward videos never being available

### 2.3.2 — 2024-10-02

Fixes a crash related to asking for consent in EEA

### 2.3.1 — 2024-10-02

This update fixes the crash that sometimes happens while playing.
It also fixes the integration with Game Center and the ability to use an external controller to play.

Happy shooting!

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## More apps by Wesley Jacobs

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All apps by Wesley Jacobs: https://appshunter.io/developer/1356567530

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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 2026-07-31.*
