# StarsAway — Intense Rail Shooter!

> Intense rail shooter with secrets, tactics, and unlockable mini-games. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam Howell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsaway/id6470176870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adam Howell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713111094)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 396 MB
- Languages: Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese and 3 more
- Released: 2024-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsaway/id6470176870/reviews.md

## What is StarsAway?

Classic rail shooter action. Find secrets and tactics to clear levels effectively across three difficulty settings.

Features an original atmospheric synthesiser soundtrack with a total of 11 tracks.

Has full gamepad support.

Do a barrel roll.

Features a lot of mini games unlocked as you progress.

Beating levels in different difficulties unlocks mini games that involve flying, driving and more as you navigate and explore a range 3d environments. The mini games are typically about 10 minutes long and, as with the main game, they are designed to be replayed in pursuit of high scores and best times.

Included mini games:

    Rings – Endlessly fly through rings until you miss one
    Ball – Roll around various obstacles collecting candy
    Rocket – Use a jet pack to navigate environments and fly through rings within time limits.
    Car 1, Car 2, Car 3 – Try and achieve best times around 3 courses.
    Flying 1, Flying 2, Flying 3 – Fly around 3 different islands each with 60 trickily placed collectables.
    Survivor – A little 2d auto shooter style game with 8 different power ups to level.

## Key features

- Classic rail shooter action
- Secret discovery and tactics
- Three difficulty settings
- Atmospheric synthesizer soundtrack
- Full gamepad support
- Unlockable mini-games (flying, driving, etc.)
- High score and best time pursuits

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsaway/id6470176870/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good but I would like some updates

*2024-11-08*

It’s a pretty fun little game but I would like an update that might add something like changeable settings, I think with some more time this game will get popular

## Frequently asked questions about StarsAway

### What is StarsAway?

StarsAway is an intense rail shooter game that offers classic arcade action. It features secret discovery, tactical gameplay across three difficulty settings, and an original atmospheric synthesizer soundtrack.

### Does StarsAway have ads?

No, StarsAway does not contain advertisements. It is a premium paid application.

### What devices does StarsAway support?

StarsAway is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on iOS devices.

### How much does StarsAway cost?

StarsAway is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### Can I play StarsAway with a controller?

Yes, StarsAway features full gamepad support, allowing you to play with a controller for a more immersive experience.

### What kind of mini-games are in StarsAway?

Beating levels in StarsAway unlocks various mini-games, including flying challenges, driving races, a 2D auto-shooter, and a ring-flying game. These are designed for replayability and high scores.

### How often is StarsAway updated?

StarsAway was last updated on September 18, 2025, with version 1.5.3. This indicates regular updates to improve the game and add content.

### What is the age rating for StarsAway?

StarsAway has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The gameplay focuses on action and skill rather than mature themes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2025-09-18

Bug fix

### 1.5.2 — 2025-09-12

Added Volume control for sound effects

### 1.5.1 — 2025-09-09

Fixes to bugs in menus
Fixes for mini games
Better boot experience on first load
Text appears as it should, notifying you when you unlock a mini game.
Chinese fonts applied correctly to more text.
Some tweaks to mini game UIs

### 1.5.0 — 2025-09-02

General performance and stability improvements.
Changed the music for first level.
Fixed the french translation which would crash the game.
Some other language fixes and tweaks

### 1.4.0 — 2024-11-10

Faster and smoother loading of assets

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All apps by Adam Howell: https://appshunter.io/developer/1713111094

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