# Starship Captain: Adventure in Alpha Sector (Free)

> Space exploration RPG strategy game with trading, combat, and ship upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by CleverMedia, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starship-captain-adventure-in-alpha-sector-free/id992490733 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CleverMedia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317409083)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starship-captain-adventure-in-alpha-sector-free/id992490733/reviews.md

## What is Starship Captain?

This new version of Starship Captain is completely free. No in-app purchases!

Starship Captain is an epic role-playing strategy game where you travel from between star systems in search of adventure. You start with a small ship and some money and work to build a fortune and see the universe.

Along the way you can buy and sell cargo, accept missions, mine asteroids, attack and plunder other ships, upgrade your ship, and help others. You can talk to patrons of the spaceport bars to uncover multi-part missions and solve mysteries.

Game features:
• Buy cargo at one spaceport and take it to another to sell for a profit.
• Accept missions to deliver strange and unusual cargo.
• Talk to characters at spaceport bars to hire crew, find treasure and unravel mysteries.
• Upgrade your ship’s weapons, armor, shields and engines.
• Fight other ships to take their cargo with a unique simple combat system.
• Fly around asteroid fields and mine them for ore and precious metals.
• Manage your fuel, crew and other factors to maximize profit.
• Play completely for free, or buy relativity crystals to speed up travel between distance star systems.
Requires: iPad 2 or newer, iOS 8 or newer.

## Key features

- Interstellar cargo trading
- Asteroid mining
- Ship-to-ship combat
- Ship upgrades
- Multi-part missions
- Crew management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starship-captain-adventure-in-alpha-sector-free/id992490733/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very good

*2025-08-27, version 1.1.1*

It is very similar to a browser game I used to play called 'Space Pirate', and considering I’ve been missing that game FOREVER, this is a very good replacement, made by the same person!

### 4/5 — Starship Captain: Adventure in Alpha Sector

*2025-07-18, version 1.1.1*

Appears to be old Freeverse Game updated for latest IOS Version.  Question is if this developer added in any new tasks or features, or if they simply updated the game to make it work on a newer iOS version.

### 4/5 — Space Pirates Reboot

*2024-12-02, version 1.1.1*

I played Space Pirates in the 90’s. I remember finding it after the game won Java game of the year or something like that. Then apparently it was sold and I never saw it again until yesterday someone told me about this new version. Just started playing and it’s better than I remember. Thanks for bringing it back

### 5/5 — SSC 5 Star Game

*2022-07-31, version 1.1.1*

I'm having an awesome time playing this treasure. Great job

### 5/5 — Fun and simple

*2022-07-01, version 1.1.1*

This is a great little game to relax with. Thanks so much.

### 3/5 — Good but incomplete

*2020-04-23, version 1.1.1*

I really love the concept of the game however it has some issues. The main being lack of content. Literally the same to missions over and over. Help rebels on Ramon or blight on Mitus. That’s it.  The mini quests were good but became bugged and the person you are supposed to speak to never shows up.  Space combat is okay though hard to maneuver. I really like that you can mine asteroid fields and find loot

### 3/5 — Cool but needs work

*2019-11-01, version 1.1.1*

Fun and addictive game. I just wish they’d patch it so we can plot courses beyond a single jump and so that your cargo would remember what you paid for it.

### 2/5 — Boring.

*2018-11-01, version 1.1.1*

Trite.

### 4/5 — Simple RPG

*2018-10-28, version 1.1.1*

Travel around, basic trading with plots included. Fun to play but does not seem to have any end game. You have to set your own goals.

### 5/5 — Why isn't this more popular?

*2017-12-11, version 1.1.1*

This game is fun, and easy if you give it like ten minutes! I don't know if it was a glitch, buuuuuuut I wasn't treated to a tutorial, or even a "LET ME TELL YOU EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS" sorta thing, and it actually felt better than a tutorial. With the minimal "this does that, that does this" with certain screens, as well as a locked stat screen (which helps a lot) and crew and missions to keep you interested. I've barely scratched the surface on this, and I love it to bits.

## Frequently asked questions about Starship Captain

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Starship Captain?

Starship Captain is a role-playing strategy game focused on space exploration. You'll engage in activities like buying and selling cargo, mining asteroids, upgrading your ship, and fighting other vessels.

### Can I play Starship Captain offline?

The provided description does not specify whether Starship Captain supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store page for definitive information on connectivity requirements.

### Does Starship Captain have multiplayer modes?

The description for Starship Captain does not mention any multiplayer features. The gameplay appears to be single-player focused on individual progression and exploration.

### How often is Starship Captain updated?

Starship Captain was last updated on May 26, 2015, with version 1.1.1. Given the age of the last update, it is unlikely to receive frequent new content or significant patches.

### What devices is Starship Captain compatible with?

Starship Captain is compatible with iPads running iOS 8 or newer. It requires at least an iPad 2 or a more recent model.

### What is the age rating for Starship Captain?

Starship Captain has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How does Starship Captain compare to other space trading games?

Starship Captain offers a free-to-play experience with core mechanics like cargo trading, mining, and ship combat. Its unique selling point is its completely free nature with no in-app purchases, differentiating it from many other titles in the genre.

### What do users like most about Starship Captain?

Users generally appreciate the game's free-to-play model and the depth of its RPG and strategy elements. The ability to build a fortune and explore the universe is a common highlight.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.1 — 2015-05-26

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

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