# Rocket Raider > Classic arcade spaceship shooter with touch controls, power-ups, and achievements. (iPhone/iPad app by SOMA Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-raider/id382005271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SOMA Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/378083952) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 27 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-07-20 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-raider/id382005271/reviews.md ## What is Rocket Raider? Our updated miniature take on a classic arcade game, with all the excitement and compelling gameplay of the bigger screens. Controls have been designed specifically with the iPhone's touch-screen in mind, making the game easy to get into, yet as difficult as ever to master. You control a spaceship and must guide it across a scrolling terrain, battling obstacles along the way. The ship is armed with a forward-firing weapon, and bombs; each weapon has its own button. The ship must avoid colliding with the terrain and other enemies, while simultaneously maintaining its limited fuel supply, which diminishes over time. More fuel can be acquired by destroying the green fuel tanks. The game is divided into six sections, each with a different style of terrain and different obstacles. There is no intermission between each section; the game simply scrolls into the new terrain. Points are awarded based upon the number of seconds of being alive, and on destroying enemies and fuel tanks. In the final section, the player must destroy a "base". Once this has been accomplished, a flag denoting a completed mission is posted at the bottom right of the screen. The game then continues by returning you to the first section once more, with a slight increase in difficulty. As a development of the original, this version includes power-ups and achievements, both of which challenge you more than ever before! There are weapons power-ups, score multipliers, shields and life-guards - earn achievements (which get harder and harder) to unlock certain types of power-up and to boost your score. There are 3 Game Center leaderboards now, Scores, Progress and Achievements, plus the local scores as before. ## Key features - Intuitive touch controls - Scrolling terrain navigation - Forward-firing weapon and bombs - Fuel management - Power-ups and achievements - Game Center leaderboards ## Recent user reviews (10 of 84) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-raider/id382005271/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Control not responding *2024-03-01, version 2.1.1* Control gets stuck ### 2/5 — Fatal Flaw *2021-04-21, version 2.1.1* Great game, going back the original scramble. Unfortunately, the bomb button overlaps the white home indicator bar that appears to replace the home button on iPhones (I am using 11 Pro Max) and therefore you intermittently touch the bar - as a result of that, the window moves then returns, interrupting the game and causing it to start going again but with no ability to move the ship after the restart. Needs that fixed to be playable on iPhone. 5 Stars if that can be fixed!!!!!!!! ### 4/5 — Retro Raider *2021-03-12, version 2.1.1* Its great ! I think it is harder than the original because of the controls. It would be good if you reposition the buttons to or an option for left handed players. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2020-07-11, version 2.1.1* Best game ever ### 1/5 — iPhone Users,Don't Buy!! *2016-05-23, version 1.3* IF YOU OWN AN IPHONE DONT BUY THIS GAME. The game is good,best version of the game we used to play back in the day,....but! The training part does not work. If you select it the screen freezes and you have to close and restart. Also,when you enter your name in the high score the same things happens again and you have to close the app. If this was a free game I wouldn't be bothered but as it is I paid for this and it doesn't work. IF YOU OWN AN IPHONE DONT BUY THIS GAME. The developer last updated this game in 2011 so clearly has no interest in sorting out the problems,but is quite happy to take your money!!!! ### 1/5 — Doesn't work! *2016-04-24, version 1.3* So basically, the app doesn't work. It randomly loads in the wrong orientation and won't respond to tilting the device, then simply doesn't respond to taps/touches on the screen. Utter waste of money and I hope the owner refunds me and Apple remove it for the store. ### 3/5 — Freezer *2016-02-21, version 1.3* Game freezes on training screen also on the high score table, please fix it. As I love this game. ### 1/5 — Shame: Crashes and freezes every time. *2016-02-14, version 1.3* Joystick control is a bit poor but aside from that the look and feel is pretty close to the original. However when I play the game on any of my four devices it crashes every time, 20 to 40 seconds in. Sadly deleted. ### 1/5 — Freezing. *2015-12-19, version 1.3* Deleted and re-installed twice only for it to freeze after entering your name on now both occassions. A true classic, but a shame! ### 5/5 — Nostalgic and good *2015-12-15, version 1.3* Big fan of this game back in the day. Memories ! Well they all came again playing this little version. A joy to play again 👍🏼 ## Frequently asked questions about Rocket Raider ### What is Rocket Raider? Rocket Raider is a miniature version of a classic arcade game where you control a spaceship. You must guide it across scrolling terrain, battling obstacles, managing fuel, and destroying enemies. The game offers compelling gameplay designed for touchscreens. ### What are the key gameplay mechanics? Players control a spaceship armed with a forward-firing weapon and bombs. You need to avoid colliding with terrain and enemies while maintaining your limited fuel supply. Fuel can be replenished by destroying green fuel tanks scattered throughout the levels. ### How is the game structured? The game is divided into six sections, each featuring different terrain and obstacles. There are no intermissions between sections, and the difficulty increases with each playthrough. The final section requires you to destroy a 'base' to complete a mission. ### What makes this version different from the original? This updated version includes power-ups such as weapon upgrades, score multipliers, shields, and life-guards. It also features achievements that unlock power-ups and boost your score. Additionally, there are three Game Center leaderboards for scores, progress, and achievements. ### Is Rocket Raider free to play? Based on the provided information, Rocket Raider is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.1 — 2020-05-19 It's a complete re-write with the addition of Power-Ups and Achievements, plus Game Center leaderboards (Scores, Progress and Achievements). Now free-to-play with in-app purchases, or watch ads and never pay. There's a demo which begins after some inactivity - how far can the iPhone get on its own? ### 1.3 — 2011-03-17 Significant update which involved a total re-write of the audio code. This has improved the overall performance, making it run more smoothly, with no more (yet!) sudden jumps in sound level. As far as we can tell, it has also eliminated the rare occasions on which the game would freeze - didn't realise that audio code could cause all these issues... Various other minor bugs fixed too. Will now stay active in the background, pausing the game while you make a phone call, browse the internet, etc, resuming where you left off when you return. ### 1.2 — 2011-01-28 Not much new, just a couple of minor bug fixes & I've finally changed the name to what it should be! New initial screen to keep it looking fresh. ### 1.1 — 2010-08-31 Fixed bug where game continues beneath "score posting" alert, also corrected scoring so score also increases based on time playing. Now also plays at correct speed on iPhone 4. ### 1.0 — 2010-07-20 No release notes. --- *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 2026-06-10.*