# Starborn Anarkist > Arcade twin-stick space shooter where you build starships from salvaged junk. (iPhone/iPad app by ZeMind Game Studio Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborn-anarkist/id687779885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ZeMind Game Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/437992894) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 472 App Store ratings · 434 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 89 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-12-07 - Data updated: 2026-09-05 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborn-anarkist/id687779885/reviews.md ## What is Starborn Anarkist? Update: Has now featured in "Best New Games" and "What We're Playing" in the app store! One man's junk is another man's galactic battleship... In this addictive arcade-style twin stick space shooter, you (a disgruntled waste collector) salvage the debris from each round of your destructive rampage to piece by piece transform your humble space-garbage-truck into a starship worthy of your cause. Build increasingly better ships to unleash powerful weapons and gadgetry -- lasers, giant ball-and-chains, anti-gravity orbs, heat seeking missiles, magnets, freeze rays and more -- against endless waves of enemies and huge, modular bosses. You'll never survive. But if you're going down, you're taking as many of them with you as you can. See how long you can continue the anarchy! -------------------- 4.5/5 -- TouchArcade.com #1 Paid App (Dec 11th, 2013) "...you'll find this game incredibly rewarding. There's a bit of an art to playing this game well, and that's something that doesn't come along terribly often" Editor's Choice, TouchGen.net "...an incredibly fun hectic romp in space where you smash, shoot and laser anything that moves ... a game well worth sinking your time and money into" 4/5 -- 148apps.com "Starborn Anarkist is the perfect example of classic arcade game goodness, with a sprinkling of zany madness." 9/10 -- Gamereactor.dk "When I first turned on the game, it ate up four hours of my evening. Starborn Anarkist is simply a small mobile-pearl." [translated] Voted Game of the Week by TouchArcade members ## Key features - Salvage debris to build starships - Transform garbage truck into starship - Unleash powerful weapons and gadgets - Battle endless enemy waves - Fight huge, modular bosses - Addictive arcade-style gameplay ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Kids Mode | $4.99 | one-time | | 250,000 credits | $0.99 | one-time | | 2,000,000 credits | $4.99 | one-time | | Unlock All Bonuses | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Starborn Anarkist? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay - 👍 Unique ship building and customization - 🎨 Great visuals and music - ⏱️ Engaging short-burst sessions - 🔥 Challenging but rewarding progression **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🔧 Controls can feel imprecise at times - 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop - 🔒 Lack of cloud save/sync support **Commonly reported bugs** - Weapon upgrades resetting on switch - Screen stretching issues on newer devices **Most requested features** - Larger ship building area - More enemy and boss variety - Multiplayer or co-op modes - Expanded progression and unlocks - Controller support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 434) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborn-anarkist/id687779885/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Would Recommend *2026-08-24, version 1.5* Anarkist is simple and engaging. It allows for plenty of creativity while being challenging. Theres no consequences for a game over, being able to try any combination of parts quickly. Especially with most parts being rather easily unlocked and found while playing. Maybe more stats on part. But the only other thing I could ask for would be more of the actual game to play (parts, challenges, blueprints, etc, etc). 11/10 ### 5/5 — Very fun *2025-06-15, version 1.5* I like the game a lot, and find the gameplay to be very fun and creative, and don’t really have any negative judgements about the game except for the challenge needed to unlock the rotten core ship, as it is nearly impossible to go through 3 rounds in a row with no pickups. In my dozens of attempts, I have only gotten a bit farther than the second boss before accidentally getting something. I think the challenge would be much better if it was only one round, but besides that one annoyance, I think this game is amazing. ### 5/5 — After 100% *2025-06-06, version 1.5* I have played Anarkist on and off for a few years now and have completed every achievement and unlocked every single ship part in the game. I just wish it would be updated and advertised once in a while. There are so few creative space ship building games on iOS that are free. The reason I still play it today, even after having finished all the content, is that it is a pice of art and not just a product designed to addict new players into buying in-game content. It has its flaws, but everything can be unlocked through some effort and all the important stuff works. The only reason it has so few reviews is that the name of the game is obscure and it won’t make the Apple a ton of money because IT HAS NO ADS. I know it is a small game but it deserves more and it would have a lot more reviews if it was fairly advertised by the App Store. ### 5/5 — Harika *2025-01-21, version 1.5* Harika bi oyun temelde çok basit ama çok eğlenceli zorluk seviyesi çok isabetli bi şekilde artıyo ### 5/5 — Addictive gameplay *2024-11-09, version 1.5* Have enjoyed this game for a number of years, wish ships could be made larger but alas… ### 5/5 — Fun & enjoyable! *2024-10-04, version 1.5* I've been coming back to play this game repeatedly! I'm sure you've seen many positive reviews. It's definitely worth it! ### 5/5 — It is as beautiful as the day I got it forever ago *2024-07-27, version 1.5* I can not stress this enough how much fun this game is, if you got some time to burn it is easy to play and enjoyable with 69 achievements to unlock. I would love for this game to get a update, or maybe a second game like it, that would be amazing! ### 5/5 — Cracking game *2023-08-11, version 1.5* Nice game with a pleasurable grind. Well with it! ### 5/5 — Worth of rerelease *2023-07-15, version 1.5* A game I come back to over and over! I will even occasionally uninstall and reinstall it so I can go through it from tiny ship to juggernaut again! Developer: work with the App Store to rerelease this gem and gain a who new following of players! ### 5/5 — Resolution is incorrectly stretched on current iOS devices, please fix? *2023-02-27, version 1.5* Love the game otherwise! ## Frequently asked questions about Starborn Anarkist ### What kind of game is Starborn Anarkist? Starborn Anarkist is an arcade-style twin-stick space shooter. You play as a disgruntled waste collector who salvages debris to build and upgrade their space-garbage-truck into a powerful starship. ### What are the main gameplay mechanics? The core gameplay involves piloting your ship, shooting enemies, and collecting debris from destroyed enemies. This salvaged junk is then used to construct increasingly better ships with a variety of powerful weapons and gadgets. ### Is Starborn Anarkist free to play? Based on the information provided, Starborn Anarkist is a paid application. It was previously listed as the #1 Paid App, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What kind of enemies and bosses can I expect? You will face endless waves of enemies and encounter huge, modular bosses. The game features a wide array of weapons and gadgets, such as lasers, heat-seeking missiles, and freeze rays, to help you combat them. ### Who is this game designed for? This game is designed for players who enjoy challenging, fast-paced arcade action with a unique twist. Fans of twin-stick shooters and games with progression systems that involve building and upgrading will find it particularly rewarding. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5 — 2018-08-22 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - fixed mute problem on iOS 11.3 onwards - new methods for getting one-off bonuses - info on the kickstarter for our new game: Uncaged! - bug fixes ### 1.4 — 2018-04-05 64-bit support and minor iOS 11 fixes. ### 1.3 — 2017-10-19 Updated for 64-bit support. ### 1.2 — 2014-08-22 Another big update! Added: + Mini bosses (start after defeating all 12 bosses) + More interesting enemies (spike balls, anyone?) + Colour blind support (shapes as well as colours for upgrades) + New skill challenge leaderboards --> Compete against your friends at unusual challenges Tweaks: + Referral system overhaul --> Bigger rewards --> No content locked solely behind sharing anymore + You can use in-game currency to unlock the one-off bonuses + visual ice effect when ship is frozen + Moved description window arrow in garage for iPhone (was blocking grid) Fixes: + crash after completing all achievements (sorry!) + bug where high scores sometimes weren't saved to Game Center + some other small ones ### 1.1 — 2014-07-15 Big update! New content as well as fixes. Added: - Leaderboards - New control options - New ship parts - New enemies - New achievements - One-off bonuses - Rewards for referring friends Tweaks: - Harder bosses - New enemies - Turned off friendly-fire for red super mode - Garage stats are more accurate - More accurate achievement progress info Fixes: - All achievements are now possible ## Apps similar to Starborn Anarkist | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Space Borders: Alien Encounter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226) | 4.7 (167) | $1.99 | Games | | [Raven's Path](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravens-path/id1474127148) | 4.7 (46) | Free | Games | | [Warship War: Alien Invasion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warship-war-alien-invasion/id1536760242) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Vendetta Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendetta-online/id563305375) | 4.3 (167) | Free | Games | | [Expansion RTS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expansion-rts/id1158675923) | 3.7 (24) | Free | Games | | [2 Minutes in Space, Survive!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-minutes-in-space-survive/id1183359738) | 4.7 (265) | Free | Games | ## More apps by ZeMind Game Studio Ltd - [Photo Mosaica](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-mosaica/id437992891) - [Wild West Sumo Academy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-west-sumo-academy/id1079561218) - [Crackshot: Rise of the Really Rebellious Robots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crackshot-rise-of-the-really-rebellious-robots/id1198247821) - [Farm Guard: Sheep Dog Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-guard-sheep-dog-edition/id1329067919) - [Wall Em Up](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wall-em-up/id1479896430) All apps by ZeMind Game Studio Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/437992894 --- *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 2026-09-05.*