# Stardash

> Challenging retro platformer with classic gameplay, infinite lives, and unlockable content. (iPhone/iPad app by Pascal Bestebroer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724/reviews.md

## What is Stardash?

Not just the looks of a classic game, also the gameplay of a classic platformer. This game is NOT EASY! you have an endless amount of lives, so you can quickly restart a level when you miss a jump, get hit by an enemy, get bitten by a plant, get hit by a spiky-ball, crushed by big statues, run onto spikes, get hit by a wasp, or any of the other many ways you’ll get stopped in your run.



BUT when you do complete a level, the rush you get will keep you coming back for more, and more, and more, and..

Unlock special temple levels by finding hidden keys, unlock a flip-mode by completing a level both within the time set, and also by collecting all the coins in a level.

Stardash is all about the gameplay thrown at you in awesome retro graphics and original chiptunes.


** OTHERS SAY:

"all the ingredients needed for platforming excellence" - iFanzine

"Orange Pixel nailed everything they were going for in this veritable symphony of old school gaming." - Appolicious

"back to my early years, playing my favorite platform games" - unbound gamer

"if you’re not gonna grab this, you will miss something truly wonderful" - app-score

## Key features

- Classic platformer gameplay
- Challenging levels
- Infinite lives
- Unlockable temple levels
- Flip-mode challenges
- Retro graphics
- Original chiptune soundtrack

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Fun game, but...

*2025-03-21*

...not even the very first level can be beaten without jumping. This would not be a problem if the jump button hadn't disappeared after the latest update. Oops. 😏

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-08-18*

Lovely game well thought out well made plays well.
Thank you dev. 

Also great to see a lovely game still supported by its dev.

### 3/5 — joystick for movement ?

*2019-01-31*

It will be better to have a joystick rather than arrows for this game (to control movements).

### 1/5 — Ew

*2019-01-01*

Only good thing is no ads.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2018-12-26*

Вылетает на iOS 7

### 5/5 — Hi there :)

*2018-09-08*

Orangepixel, i really love your game BUT one thing i hate is shesan level 9. It is very hard, and i tried to complete it like 10 times but failed. Please make Shesan Level 9 easier so i can get to castely. thank you.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with IOS 11

*2017-11-16*

Game needs to be updated

### 5/5 — Great little platformer

*2014-12-03*

Loads of fun! Controls are a bit glitchy at times but this little gem has given me hours of classic platformer gaming. Progressively more difficult. Clever levels, the last to the pint of frustration!  Great stuff.

### 4/5 — Great game, needs tweaking

*2014-09-04*

It's like playing an old, but yet new, gameboy game. Very cool throwback. That said the proximity to enemies kills needs work--you'll die when you don't touch them. In a weird way the quirks that need fixing almost remind me even more of the retro carts...

### 5/5 — Awsome

*2014-07-18*

One of the best games I've ever place but filly hard

## Frequently asked questions about Stardash

### What kind of game is Stardash?

Stardash is a challenging retro platformer game that emulates the gameplay and aesthetics of classic platforming titles. It features difficult levels, vibrant pixel art, and an original chiptune soundtrack.

### How difficult is Stardash?

The game is explicitly described as 'NOT EASY'. While you have an endless amount of lives to quickly restart levels, overcoming the obstacles and enemies will require skill and persistence.

### Are there any special levels or modes to unlock?

Yes, you can unlock special temple levels by finding hidden keys within the main levels. Additionally, a 'flip-mode' can be unlocked by completing a level within a set time and collecting all the coins.

### What platforms is Stardash available on?

Based on the description, Stardash is a mobile application. It is designed for mobile devices, offering classic platforming gameplay on the go.

### Does Stardash have in-app purchases or ads?

No, the provided data indicates that Stardash does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. It is a straightforward paid application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.3 — 2025-03-21

fixed some rendering issues on Retina displays

### 2.1.2 — 2025-03-18

Fixed game running at double speed on some devices

### 2.1.1 — 2025-03-13

updated for latest iOS

### 2.0.4 — 2022-08-17

Upgraded game for modern devices

### 2.0.3 — 2018-09-09

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

- fixed minor freeze issues

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All apps by Pascal Bestebroer: https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324

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