# Star Empire

> Match 3 meets tactical space combat with strategic resource management and ship upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by DeadRatGames.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-empire/id468686957 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DeadRatGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/302331461)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-empire/id468686957/reviews.md

## What is Star Empire?

Match 3 meet Tactical Space Combat! 

 Star Empire amps up the Galactic conflict with more tactical aspects as you defend your sector from four different Invading races, each with their own technology focus and special abilities. 

 The Krill, Reproroc and Bial return in this strategic board game of fierce deep space combat! 

 Maneuver your ship skillfully around enemy vessels setting up the perfect kill shot, string resources together to charge shields and repair battle damage, and collect tech to upgrade your weapons and defences! You must make difficult decisions between offence, defence and tech to punch through waves of enemies and destroy their base of operations. 

Simple game mechanics with serious depth and a wealth of powerful technology to discover and master will engage your mind like never before.

## Key features

- Tactical space combat
- Match 3 gameplay
- Defend against alien races
- Resource management
- Ship upgrades
- Strategic decision-making

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-empire/id468686957/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bring Empire Ascendant back for 2024

*2024-01-13*

I’d pay $5 for it.

### 5/5 — good game

*2014-12-31*

it is a very additive game once you figure it out there is no tutorial you have to read the Manuel but that is ok i have been playing it for about a day it is awesome well worth the money

### 2/5 — Not bad

*2014-04-13*

Not a bad game, but needs easier level achievements,  I've played for many hours and haven't passed level 4 human...and something to string it together. You finish a board and you have to start a new game, it should go back to the planet screen to pick the next one.

### 4/5 — My goto space battle nettrek with a twist.

*2013-01-26*

This I my goto game for quick space battle a la nettrek with cool connect-the-dots twist.

### 4/5 — Good

*2012-03-08*

Takes time to learn but very addicting! Need to be able to unlock ships how do you do it! I'm a commodore and can't figure it out! Needs better instructions and there is a cutoff in the explanations aka "manual"

### 3/5 — Lots of potential

*2012-02-27*

Really addictive, but feels unfinished. There's no indicator of progress during the overly long levels (a boss will just show up after half an hour), and I have no idea how many ranks I need to go up before I can get access to a better ship. 
Crashes when researching tech about 10% of the time.

### 1/5 — Crashes and no way past level 1

*2011-10-22*

Crashes half the time when playing. Been trying for days with over 1000 xp points but still can't unlock any new ships. Seems like I wasted money. I even contacted the dev via email and received   NO RESPONSE. Bad biz. Beware.  Hey dev , fix crash and explain how to unlock and I will recommend this game otherwise DO  NOT BUY.

### 4/5 — good game needs clearer instructions

*2011-10-10*

If you liked DungeonRaid, you will enjoy this one too. There are many clever gameplay elements and a good level of strategic and tactical depth. My only major complaint is that the instructions are poorly written. In particular, it is not clear how damage is calculated. If you have never played a game like this before, you are likely to be pretty confused.

## Frequently asked questions about Star Empire

### What is Star Empire?

Star Empire is a free-to-play mobile game that combines Match 3 puzzle mechanics with tactical space combat. Players defend their sector against invading alien races by strategically maneuvering ships and managing resources.

### What kind of gameplay does Star Empire offer?

The game features Match 3 gameplay for resource gathering and combat actions, combined with tactical elements like ship maneuvering, defense strategies, and offensive planning to destroy enemy bases.

### Does Star Empire have multiplayer?

The provided information does not specify if Star Empire offers multiplayer modes. It focuses on defending your sector against AI-controlled invading races.

### What devices is Star Empire available on?

Star Empire is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not specified if it is available on Android or other platforms.

### How often is Star Empire updated?

The game was last updated on July 10, 2015, with version 1.2. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the age rating for Star Empire?

Star Empire has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above.

### Does Star Empire contain ads?

No, Star Empire does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play.

### What are the in-app purchases in Star Empire?

While the game is free, it does offer in-app purchases. These likely provide benefits such as resources, upgrades, or other advantages to enhance gameplay.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-07-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iPhone 6 and 6+, in-app purchases, bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2012-02-29

Fixed Bugs, Save Game and Game Balance

### 1.0 — 2011-10-07

No release notes.

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