Alien Swarm 3 vs Fire Across
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Alien Swarm 3
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If you are a fan of arcade games then you will have already played lots of great space arcade games, well now you can take it to the next level with Alien Swarm 3D. The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Its Free so download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.
Fire Across
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The excitement of 1980s computer and arcade games is brought back from the past in Fire Across. It is modeled after those early games, but uses modern touch and wireless remote control technology. You command a space ship with the latest Binomiam technology. Be a hero by protecting the Binomians from their mortal enemy, the Trinomians. Supports MFi controllers. Tested with a SteelSeries Nimbus. 0, 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, 55
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Alien Swarm 3 at Free against Fire Across's $0.99. Alien Swarm 3 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). Fire Across's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Alien Swarm 3 is free to download; Fire Across costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, Fire Across every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alien Swarm 3 | Fire Across |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months โ better | Every 36 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Galatic Droids | Jon Tollefson |
In-app purchases
Alien Swarm 3
No in-app purchases
Fire Across
No in-app purchases









