# Stellar Melee: Starship Duel — 1v1 Physics Space Combat

> 1v1 Physics Space Combat (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Ehrlich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-melee-starship-duel/id6782760132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Ehrlich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892893228)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-melee-starship-duel/id6782760132/reviews.md

## What is Stellar Melee?

MOMENTUM IS THE WEAPON.

Stellar Melee is a fast, tactical 1v1 starship duel built on honest physics. Nothing slows you down but your brake. Thrust to build speed, drift through turns, fire across your own vector, then dive into a planet's gravity well and come out faster than your engines could ever push you.

ONE-ON-ONE DUELS, PURE SKILL
No grinding, no waiting, no energy timers. Every match is a quick, intense duel where positioning and timing beat brute force. Chain dodges, bait your rival into the open, and finish with a perfectly timed special.

STEER. THRUST. BRAKE.
The left touch stick is dedicated to steering. Hold the on-screen R2 trigger to thrust or L2 to brake without releasing the stick, so propulsion never fights your turn input. Physical controllers use the same left-stick, R2, and L2 layout.

A FLEET WITH REAL IDENTITY
Choose from 28 hand-tuned ships across four rival fleets: the balanced Alliance, aggressive Dominion, exotic Concord, and storm-born Tempest. Every ship is a side-grade with a distinct playstyle, never simply more power, so competition stays fair.

FOUR WAYS TO FIGHT
- Classic: pure physics dogfighting with thrust, drift, brake, recoil, and gravity.
- Stillness: time flows only while you move.
- Gravity: planets bend your ship and your shots.
- Brink: high-stakes combat that rewards living dangerously.

BUILT TO FEEL GREAT
Mass-responsive handling, velocity-led camera work, shield impacts, progressive hull damage, persistent wrecks, reactive music, tuned haptics, and readable effects make every hit land. Supports 60fps and 120fps on ProMotion devices.

PLAY ANYWHERE
Play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Use touch controls, a controller, Siri Remote, or keyboard. Game Center leaderboards and achievements track your best duels.

TRY THREE DUELS FREE
Play your first three battles free. One one-time purchase unlocks unlimited play - no ads, no subscriptions, and no consumables. Optional ship and cosmetic packs add variety without selling power.

ACCESSIBILITY
Reduce Motion support, a colorblind-safe palette, adjustable haptics and audio, Dynamic Type, and descriptive control labels.

Fly clean. Read the gravity. Win the duel.

Questions or feedback? support@djenterprises.ai

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Concord Ship Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chrome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-11

- Touch controls separate steering from propulsion: hold R2 Thrust or L2 Brake without releasing the left stick.
- Xbox and PlayStation controllers add right-stick camera look, complete face-button mapping, and a dedicated Menu return.
- Mac and hardware-keyboard iPad support a classic melee layout with arrows, Return, Right Shift, and Right Control.
- Mass-responsive handling, recoil, collision yaw, gravity pressure, and camera framing feel smoother and more physical.
- New shield impacts, hull-damage states, destruction weight, wrecks, velocity streaks, and arena presentation.
- Faster Quick Duel and Match Setup flows, clearer purchase states, and stronger accessibility behavior.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-29

No release notes.

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