# Star Horizon

> Arcade space combat shooter with story, ship upgrades, and AI companion. (iPhone/iPad app by Orbital Knight sp. z o.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-horizon/id814466047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Orbital Knight sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814466050)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 191 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 927 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2014-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-horizon/id814466047/reviews.md

## What is Star Horizon?

Please Note: Star Horizon requires an iPad2/iPhone 4s/iPod Touch 5 or above.

“Star Horizon stands on its own as a title that is well worth playing. The visual splendor alone would be more than enough to justify the purchase.” 
- 148Apps 

“Star Horizon is a fiery and fitting tribute the likes of Afterburner and Starfox.”
- AppSpy 

“Star Horizon serves as a showpiece for the iOS platform(…) the controls feel fine-tuned to near perfection.”
- MacLife 

“Star Horizon is a slick pulse-raising arcade shooter that evokes many of the best sci-fi space battles in recent cinematic and TV history” 
- Pocketgamer

“Best Mobile Game” nominee @Game Connection Paris 2013 / Selected Projects finals

Play as John, a private in the service of the Federation. Focus on amusing story and dynamic battles. Journey through the cosmos, upgrade your ship, make important story decisions and have fun fighting those epic bosses!

• Grab your phone and play instantly. Your screen is your controller (virtual sticks? Yuck!)
• Rescue your friends or obey the orders – follow the storyline and make choices
• Don't get shot - upgrade your ship with in-game currency (no IAP!) and weapons to finish your enemies in multiple astonishing ways
• Follow the relationship between the man and the machine spiced up with amusing conversations and absurd humor.
• Discover a wild variety of spaceships and fleet
• Use your skills to unlock achievements
• Support for game controllers 

John doesn't fight to rack up kills or for honor and pride. At least not anymore. He just fights to survive and get the whole thing over with. His ship is controlled by Ellie, an Artificial Intelligence which is programmed to help pilots stay mentally strong throughout the war and which cannot kill human beings.
 
Federation is about to turn the tide of the war but then things start to go wrong. Ellie puts John into hibernation for 1000 years. Now he will have to discover what really happened and maybe, but just maybe, save the galaxy.

## Key features

- Intuitive touch controls
- Engaging storyline with choices
- Ship and weapon upgrades
- Variety of spaceships
- Unlockable achievements
- Game controller support

## What do users think of Star Horizon?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visual effects
- 🎮 Smooth, responsive controls
- 🚀 Excellent frame rate and performance
- 📖 Engaging sci-fi storyline with branching choices
- 💰 No in-app purchases required
- 🎯 On-rails shooter gameplay similar to Star Fox
- 🎧 Good sound design and immersive audio
- 🕹️ MFi controller support
- ⚡ Fast-paced, action-packed gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions
- ⏱️ Very short game length (1-3 hours)
- 🎤 Poor voice acting and cheesy dialogue
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❌ Limited control over ship movement
- 📉 Limited replayability and customization
- 🎯 Difficulty spikes, especially final boss
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🎮 Limited upgrade options
- 😴 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 17.2 and newer versions
- Crashes when opening achievements button
- Game crashes when starting missions
- Crashes at specific checkpoints (SOS mission)
- Frame rate drops during intense scenes
- Civilian ship disappears on level 2 checkpoint restart
- Language defaults to unknown language (Russian)
- Menu disappears immediately after death
- Crashes on iPad Pro and older devices
- Controller support broken after updates
- Game won't load past opening credits on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and missions
- Additional ships and weapons
- Sequel or expansion pack
- Full 3D flight control like Galaxy on Fire
- More varied enemy types
- Online multiplayer mode
- Open-world exploration elements
- Accelerometer control option
- Inverted controller support
- More meaningful story choices with lasting impact

## Recent user reviews (10 of 191)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-horizon/id814466047/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2025-09-05*

I thought this was like the OG star fighter game Colony Wars. But it’s just a shoot the dots game with a 5% control over the fighter craft. NOT WORTH $9.99. Maybe $2.00. When I buy a star fighter game, I want total control. Metalstorm does this better.

### 4/5 — Decided to revisit!

*2024-12-17*

Great game, needs an update!

### 1/5 — Não funcionou comigo

*2024-05-02*

O app abre e já fecha sozinho.

### 2/5 — Crashes Upon Opening iOS 17.2 iPhone 15 Pro

*2023-12-20*

Seems this app is currently broken with the latest iOS versions.

It’s been a while since I played it, but when it did work, I remember this game being very fun and engaging. It’s sort of an on-rails 3D space shooter much like the Starfox series.

It’s pretty nostalgic for me, so hopefully we eventually get an update to fix the crashing!

### 1/5 — Crashes Upon Opening iOS 17.2 iPhone 15 Pro!

*2023-12-14*

Used to love playing this game, I’d love an update to fix the crashing!

### 1/5 — No work!!

*2023-12-07*

Не запускается!!! 👎👎👎👎👎

### 1/5 — If you are a low iPhone user, then do not buy.

*2022-11-04*

It crashes every time I open it. Thought I would love it, but will never find out.

### 3/5 — It's a Linear Game

*2022-01-27*

I was expecting an open-worldish game, not something like a SWTOR space mission.

### 5/5 — Better than Redout Space Assault

*2021-11-11*

Don’t bother with Apple Arcade or Redout, just get this game. It’s the only decent on-the-rails space shooter on iOS. You can try to find another one, but good luck.

### 1/5 — Зря потраченные деньги!

*2021-04-02*

Можешь только стрелять, корабль летит сам. Привет от игрового автомата, за четыре сотки. Давайте оставим 2010 там где он был.

## Frequently asked questions about Star Horizon

### What is Star Horizon?

Star Horizon is an arcade space combat shooter game where you play as a Federation pilot. It features a story-driven campaign, ship upgrades, and dynamic battles against epic bosses.

### What are the key features of Star Horizon?

Key features include intuitive touch controls, a story with player choices, ship and weapon upgrades using in-game currency, a variety of spaceships, unlockable achievements, and support for game controllers.

### How much does Star Horizon cost?

Star Horizon is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or ads, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Star Horizon compatible with?

Star Horizon requires an iPad 2/iPhone 4s/iPod Touch 5 or above. It is designed for iOS devices meeting these specifications.

### What is the gameplay like in Star Horizon?

Gameplay involves piloting a spaceship through space, engaging in dogfights, and making decisions that affect the storyline. You can upgrade your ship and weapons to improve combat effectiveness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2017-12-12

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Now you can enjoy Star Horizon in full glory on iPhone X. Discovering the universe was never so easy.

### 2.2.5 — 2017-07-04

* Bug fixes

### 2.2.4 — 2017-06-12

Minor Bug Fixes

### 2.2.3 — 2016-12-14

* Bug fixes

### 2.2.2 — 2016-12-08

* Bug fixes

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