# Space Grunts > Turn-based roguelike shooter with arcade action and strategic combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Pascal Bestebroer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-02-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876/reviews.md ## What is Space Grunts? Support, tip and tricks: http://www.orangepixel.net "This is a turn-based game for people who don't like turn-based games, and a roguelike shooter for people who hate roguelike shooters." - TouchArcade 4/5 Space Grunts combines fast paced arcade action with turn-based gameplay. The year 2476, Earth's space-federation has been building moon-bases across the galaxy. One of those moon-bases has been sending a distress signal. Space Grunts are a group of intergalactic "problem" solvers, sent to investigate.. You play one, out of a team, of Space Grunts, and your mission is simple: find your way into the moon-base, and figure out what has happened. You'll have to fight your way through aliens, robots, security drones and base-systems. Find the lower levels of the moon-base, and get to the core of the problems. Consumables A large collection of consumables can be found all over the moon base from weapon enhancers, to destructive toys, armor, explosives, system-hacks, and more. Use the items wisely to advance deeper into the moon-base. Weapons Starting with three standard Grunt weapons, you will be able to enhance them for more fire-power and range. On your way you'll also find alternate weapons, and melee weapons. Secrets There are various ways to complete the game, anomalies leading to weird places, underground routes, and mysterious items to transport you to other area's of the moon-base. On top of these there are secret rooms and area's located all over the base, so never a dull moment! Can you find the core of the problems? MFI support Got questions? need tips or help? visit our forums: http://orangepixel.net or connect and say hi: twitter.com/orangepixel facebook.com/orangepixel ## Key features - Turn-based gameplay - Arcade action - Roguelike shooter elements - Alien and robot combat - Weapon and consumable collection - Secret areas and routes ## Chart rankings - #182 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 58) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-grunts/id1018002876/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Modern classic dungeon crawler *2019-11-25* This might be Orange Pixel’s best game. It’s turn-based but fast & snappy. It pays real tribute to classic roguelikes, packed with danger and a huge variety of items and enemies, requiring a good amount of strategy to survive. Lately I’ve been having a blast playing it on the iPad Pro with a nimbus controller (thanks for having controller support!), which streamlines the interface and speeds up the experience even more. Highly recommended if you’re into the rogue scene. ### 3/5 — とてつもなく危険なゲーム *2019-07-30* 複数のガソリン缶などが同時に爆発した時、効果音が増幅され恐ろしい大きさの音量になる。非常に鼓膜に悪い。プレイヤーキャラクターに加え、プレイヤーにもダメージを与えてくるとは。まだ頭痛が治まらない。 ### 5/5 — In space no one can hear you grunt ... *2018-11-29* This is a masterpiece.. they way the atmos tunes and the graphic style and play come together raises this game to console quality. Overall my fave Pixel game so far. Hope you find more players to explore this Awsome game. This is a game can be played like live action that is actually turn by turn genius.. Lovely immersive pixel art, every game is different. So great value how an iPhone game should be :) iPhone X support is Here !! Looks great on the bigger screen. Wow an amazing game that should be played by every iPhone owner :) ### 1/5 — Controls broken *2018-07-21* Played this on 3 different devices and can only assume the virtual d pad is bugged as I can never hit left. Up, down and right all work fine. Doesn't matter if it's normal or resized. Please fix, great game otherwise. ### 5/5 — X, iOS 11.x *2018-06-29, version 1.6.1* A brilliant genre mashup that deserves a place on every device, and at just under 56 MB installed, should never require removal for newer, larger gaming endeavors. Hats off to the indie studio behind this gem. Thanks for iPhone X support! ### 5/5 — Space Grunts *2018-05-24* I've been a huge fan of Orange Pixel since Meganoid hit the AppStore years back, so my review is probably going to be pretty bias (just laying it out there, also of note, I've become a pretty big TBS and Roguelike fan over the last couple years). But, this is definitely up there among the best games that they have put out. I don't know if Heroes of Loot or this, Space Grunts, is my #1 favorite OP game, but they both give up an amazingly spectacular run for it. The controls might take some getting use to, as they're virtual, but resizing is coming in an update and ATM you can place every button wherever you'd like on the screen. Once I played about 3 games, they were perfect. I couldn't imagine playing it any other way. The mix of action and turn-based gameplay is done incredibly well. I really just can not stop gushing about every aspect of the game. The menus are well done, the UI layout/map setup is on point, the graphics are killer (though they may not look it in the AppStore screens, the game looks GREAT in motion - check out some HQ vids!), the roguelike aspect is done perfectly---It's a great game. One that has already (VERY VERY quickly) earned it's spot on my own GOTY list (#2 of 2 ATM [Feb]) - but I wholeheartedly recommend this to roguelike fans itching for the genre to take a turn towards more arcade-based gameplay. =oD **update** The new update rocks... thank you for the resizing controls option, the new item and giving each character a level upgrade once they beat the game (having something that sticks with you after making it through that was a great decision...) - and the tweaks. This has very quickly become, not only one of my favorite games of the year, but also one of my favorite roguelikes ever. GET IT!!!! ### 5/5 — Space grunts *2018-05-17* Super game. Endlich zocken wie früher. Wenig grafik, viel fantasie und spielumfang. Fühle mich in alte Zeiten ( amiga😁😁) versetzt! ### 4/5 — Solid *2017-05-24* It's a good little game. Controls are a little funky at times, but otherwise you're given what they show. Certainly worth more than 1.99. ### 5/5 — Awesome game *2017-04-14* Takes hours of playing and enjoying this game! ### 5/5 — Great time killer *2017-04-07* This game is fun, fast paced, and a neat twist on dungeon crawlers! Nice graphics, sound effects, and music! This update seems to have an update loop however, it keeps wanting to update. EDIT: Deleting and reinstalling seems to have fixed this. Keep up the good work! ## Frequently asked questions about Space Grunts ### What kind of game is Space Grunts? Space Grunts is a unique game that combines fast-paced arcade action with turn-based gameplay. It's described as a roguelike shooter for those who might not typically enjoy turn-based games or roguelikes. ### What is the objective in Space Grunts? The objective is to play as a Space Grunt, infiltrate a distressed moon base, and discover what has happened. You will need to fight through various enemies and find your way to the core of the problems. ### Are there in-app purchases or ads in Space Grunts? Based on the provided information, Space Grunts does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. It is a premium application. ### What gameplay elements can I expect in Space Grunts? You can expect to find and use a large collection of consumables like weapon enhancers, armor, and explosives. There are also various weapons to find and upgrade, along with secrets, anomalies, and secret rooms to discover. ### What platforms is Space Grunts available on? The description mentions MFI support, which typically indicates compatibility with iOS devices that support game controllers. Further platform availability would need to be confirmed. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.7 — 2025-03-21 fixed some rendering issues on Retina displays ### 1.7.6 — 2025-03-18 Fixed game running at double speed on some devices ### 1.7.5 — 2025-03-13 updated to latest iOS ### 1.7.3 — 2019-01-06 fixed a bug with daily runs ### 1.6.3 — 2018-09-07 - minor freeze fix ## Apps similar to Space Grunts | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Buriedbornes2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buriedbornes2/id6456705641) | 4.9 (631) | Free | Games | | [Abalon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798) | 4.8 (969) | Free | Games | | [Deliverance & Reign](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deliverance-and-reign/id6450877456) | 4.5 (11) | $4.99 | Games | | [Out There: Ω Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892) | 4.4 (373) | $4.99 | Games | | [Luck be a Landlord](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luck-be-a-landlord/id6450724928) | 4.7 (327) | $4.99 | Games | | [Spaceland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceland/id6738046332) | 4.6 (539) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Pascal Bestebroer - [Stardash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724) - [Neoteria](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoteria/id503652796) - [Meganoid 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meganoid-2/id578231116) - [Gunslugs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunslugs/id591368443) - [Heroes of Loot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-of-loot/id688743207) - [Groundskeeper2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420) All apps by Pascal Bestebroer: https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324 --- *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 2026-08-23.*