# Space Shooter : Star Hordes — Retro style alien blaster

> Retro space shooter with ship upgrades and alien invasion defense. (iPhone/iPad app by Good Binary Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shooter-star-hordes/id6744969632 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Good Binary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/504194671)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 110 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shooter-star-hordes/id6744969632/reviews.md

## What is Space Shooter?

Your mission is to destroy all enemy ships and survive as long as you can. We are counting on you!

Star Hordes is a retro style space adventure that sees you in control of the best, most nimble star ship in the fleet, defending the galaxy from the enemy hordes.
As you progress through the sectors you will come face to face with more and more enemy craft, some more advanced and harder to destroy than others.
You can collect the coins as you go and use them to buy upgraded weapons like heat seeking torpedos, space mines, plasma waves and more!
You are joined on your mission by your trusty navigator, who will offer advice, or annoying chatter, during the heat of battle. 

Features:

- Easy to play, just steer and fire your weapons
- Gets progressively more frantic as you progress through the sectors
- Different types of enemy craft each with their own characteristics
- Asteroid storms
- Power ups to collect to restore damage and add shields
- Coins to collect to buy weapon upgrades
- Automatically supports your Game Controllers if detected
- Personal high score table and Game Center leaderboard

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## Key features

- Retro style space adventure
- Collect coins for weapon upgrades
- Power-ups for damage restoration and shields
- Progressive difficulty through sectors
- Controller support
- Personal high score and Game Center leaderboard

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.29 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-shooter-star-hordes/id6744969632/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Addictive

*2025-09-20, version 1.2.0*

This is a fun way to while away a few minutes here and there. Love the retro feel!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-06-29, version 1.0.1*

It’s easy to get into and the later levels are insane!

### 5/5 — Shooting stars!

*2025-06-27, version 1.0*

Lovely shooter game! It looks great and plays just as well. It’s a bit like Asteroids meets Galaga, and just as much fun.

There is a generous free play period, and the full game is only a couple of quid!

Great game, great value - support this sort of indie excellence, folks!

### 5/5 — Digging the retro vibes

*2025-06-27, version 1.0*

Loving playing this. The later levels are chaotic, in a good way!

## Frequently asked questions about Space Shooter

### What is Star Hordes: Space Shooter?

Star Hordes: Space Shooter is a retro-style space adventure game where players pilot a starship to destroy enemy aliens and survive for as long as possible.

### How do I upgrade my ship in Star Hordes: Space Shooter?

You can collect coins during gameplay and use them to purchase weapon upgrades such as heat-seeking torpedoes, space mines, and plasma waves.

### Does Star Hordes: Space Shooter support offline play?

The provided description does not specify whether Star Hordes: Space Shooter supports offline play. However, it does mention a Game Center leaderboard, which typically requires an internet connection.

### What devices can I play Star Hordes: Space Shooter on?

Star Hordes: Space Shooter is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Star Hordes: Space Shooter?

Star Hordes: Space Shooter has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Star Hordes: Space Shooter updated?

The latest version is 1.2.1, last updated on October 8, 2025. This suggests regular updates are provided by the developer.

### Does Star Hordes: Space Shooter have ads?

No, Star Hordes: Space Shooter does not contain advertisements.

### What are the gameplay mechanics of Star Hordes: Space Shooter?

Gameplay involves steering your starship and firing weapons. The game becomes progressively more frantic as you advance through sectors, encountering different enemy types and asteroid storms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2026-04-16

* Minor tweaks behind the scenes

Thanks for your feedback! Any problems or suggestions, let me know at support@goodbinary.com

### 1.2.1 — 2025-10-08

- Fixed a bug that meant the settings button wasn't visible in landscape mode on iPad
- Minor tweaks behind the scenes

Thanks for the feedback! Any problems or suggestions, please let me know at support@goodbinary.com

### 1.2.0 — 2025-09-20

- Minor tweaks behind the scenes

Thanks for the feedback! Any problems or suggestions, let me know at support@goodbinary.com

### 1.1.0 — 2025-09-14

- Updated ready for iOS 26
- Additional galactic backgrounds added
- Cosmetic fixes on settings screen

Thanks for the feedback! Any problems or suggestions, please email support@goodbinary.com

### 1.0.5 — 2025-07-30

- If you get past sector 15 you get an automatic upgrade to twin lasers!
- If you get as far as sector 10 every now and again between levels there will be an asteroid storm. When destroyed, some of the asteroids will reveal their treasure to collect!
- Some additional backgrounds added for later sectors
- Added ability to purchase full version from the Settings view
- Improvements so that things look better on iPad
- Other minor tweaks behind the scenes

Thanks for the feedback! Any problems or suggestions, let me know at support@goodbinary.com

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