# Star Escape — Ihp's adventure through space

> Infinite space jumper with gravity, jetpack, and hazard avoidance mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Ampersand Game Studios Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-escape/id1454638966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ampersand Game Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454638965)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-escape/id1454638966/reviews.md

## What is Star Escape?

An intense infinite jumper in space! Catapult from planet to planet, and use gravity to slingshot your way past danger and across the universe. Continue onwards and upwards, but most importantly, move faster than the hot, burning star that’s always moments away from pulling you in!

GAME FEATURES

*Discover the stellar and hectic world Ihp exists in
*Jump from planet to planet to survive
*Use your GravBoost to pull yourself towards planets
*Use the Jetpack to fly through space
*Dodge the deadly Energy Blasts, Lasers, and Homing Missiles shot from Turrets
*Collect Power-ups like the Shield to become more powerful as you go
*Move out of the way of burning Comets falling through space
*Bring along a Bot buddy to help you out
*Avoid bouncy asteroids that obstruct your path
*Use bumpers to bounce back into the action
*Choose a Passive Item to equip from a big selection, such as the Magnet or Speed Increase
*Race upwards to escape the burning star below you
*Achieve a higher score the further you climb
*Compete on the global leaderboard
*Play as characters like Rob the confused Bot, Nigel the ancient Turtloid, and Flarb the telepathic Leetorian
*Collect Dark Matter and purchase new characters, items, and bots from the store

## Key features

- Planet-to-planet jumping
- Gravity slingshot mechanics
- Jetpack for space flight
- Dodge deadly projectiles
- Collect power-ups
- Global leaderboard competition
- Unlockable characters and items

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-escape/id1454638966/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Addicted to this game!

*2020-06-05, version 0.8.0*

Sick game, takes time to learn the ropes but once you get it I can play for hours!

### 4/5 — Near flawless thrills

*2020-01-02*

I really enjoy the edge of my seat style  gameplay, and the art, music, and UI are excellent as well! My only complaint is that some of the higher up on the screen UI was not viewable on my iPhone X.

### 5/5 — Fun, fast, kinda hard!

*2019-05-28, version 0.3.0*

Very addictive, very fun, fast paced game. I like that it is slightly difficult too! 

Keep up the good work!

Thanks,

Ryan.

### 5/5 — Addictive!

*2019-05-28, version 0.3.0*

Not easy, but once you learn the ropes, really rewarding and highly addictive!

## Frequently asked questions about Star Escape

### What is the main objective in Star Escape?

The main objective in Star Escape is to jump from planet to planet, using gravity and a jetpack to survive and ascend as high as possible while escaping a burning star. Your goal is to achieve a higher score the further you climb.

### How do I move around in Star Escape?

You can jump from planet to planet and use your GravBoost to pull yourself towards planets. A Jetpack is also available to fly through space, allowing for dynamic movement and navigation.

### What kind of obstacles will I encounter in Star Escape?

Star Escape features various obstacles including deadly Energy Blasts, Lasers, and Homing Missiles from Turrets, falling Comets, and bouncy asteroids. You'll need to dodge these to survive.

### Can I customize my character or abilities in Star Escape?

Yes, you can collect Dark Matter to purchase new characters, items, and bots from the store. There's also a selection of Passive Items to equip, such as the Magnet or Speed Increase.

### Is Star Escape playable offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Star Escape is playable offline. However, features like global leaderboards suggest an online component may be required for full functionality.

### How often is Star Escape updated?

Star Escape was last updated on May 9, 2020, with version 0.8.0. The frequency of future updates is not specified in the provided data.

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

Star Escape has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### Does Star Escape have ads?

No, Star Escape does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.8.0 — 2020-05-09

Version 0.8.0!

Brand new artwork
Added wormholes that teleport you


Lots of fixes

### 0.7.4 — 2020-04-21

New planet artwork
New asteroid artwork
New comet artwork

### 0.7.3 — 2020-03-28

Wormholes don't spawn in the first level
Fixed Pause Menu buttons being too close and sometimes causing the game to crash
Adjusted the Main Menu UI positions

### 0.7.1 — 2020-03-23

Added Wormholes

### 0.7.0 — 2020-03-19

This update is largely a technical one, with some small changes and fixes too. It’s all to get ready for a big update to the project, which we will be announcing very soon!

**CHANGES**
Updated engine
Updated SDKs
Higher resolution logo
Backgrounds now randomly selected
Removed some backgrounds
HUD higher resolution icons
HUD text shadows to make reading white text easier
Bot Kay only collects Dark Matter
Shield passive item only increases shield spawn rate
Default shield layer number increased to 3
Ability collection sound replaced
Improved handling player hits and death
Improved handling player collision
Active item systems removed
Updated position animation system
Replaced use tutorial image

**FIXES**
Boost slider not updating after making a purchase
Star colour not updating correctly
Player landing animation not playing
Double and Super Dark Matter not using the correct particle effects

Check our website for more details!

## More apps by Ampersand Game Studios Ltd

- [Sungka](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sungka/id1551512950)
- [Kalaha](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalaha/id6740057455)

All apps by Ampersand Game Studios Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1454638965

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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 2026-06-10.*
