Comparison

Orbital Invaders vs Dead Rails

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Orbital Invaders

Pilot a spaceship and defend Earth's orbit in this Sci-Fi arcade shooter. React quickly to enemy attacks, upgrade weapons, and use power-ups to survive waves of unique aliens, asteroids, and bosses. Save the planet in this action-packed space simulator.

Highlights
  • Dual-stick controls for movement and firing
  • Variety of unique enemies and bosses
  • Weapon upgrades and power-ups
  • Defend orbit and destroy asteroids
  • Multiple worlds to unlock
  • Fast-paced arcade action
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Become a spaceship pilot and defend orbit. Orbital Invaders is a Sci-Fi arcade action game where the skill to react the situation and predict attack of enemies determine the outcome of battles. Shoot them all. Unique enemies, asteroid, spaceships, mines, missiles, space worms and bosses. In this Shoot 'em up game you will fly around different planets, defend orbit, destroy asteroids, spaceships, bosses and other enemies. Winning for someone who won 't miss a single goal. Upgrade weapons, use bombs and booster in critical situations. Save the planet! Save the orbit! Fantastic and amazing spaceship simulator. New shoot 'em up game! The control is tied to two sticks (virtual gamepad): one controlling the movement of the spaceship, the other changing the direction of fire. There are three lives in reserve, weapons like laser or plasma, three atomic bombs and acceleration for emergency cases. Collect points and get extra life. There are multiple worlds to unlock, option to switch between a laser and plasma gun, using bombs and escape with high speed power up when needed. The gameplay feels right. It's natural and quite satisfying. Definitely a good choice for short sessions. Easy to pick up and play. Made for Super Stardust & Geometry Wars fans. https://twitter.com/shaggy_dwarf https://www.facebook.com/ShaggyDwarf/ https://vk.com/shaggydwarf

About

Dead Rails

Experience the thrill of being a train conductor. Navigate complex rail networks, transport passengers, and test your skills across diverse landscapes, from modern cities to rugged mountains. Every journey demands precision and timing.

Highlights
  • Navigate intricate rail networks
  • Transport passengers
  • Modern city environments
  • Rugged mountain tracks
  • Test skill, timing, and precision
Features
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All aboard! Ultimate Train Rails puts you in the conductor’s seat, where you’ll navigate intricate rail networks, transport passengers. Whether you’re speeding through modern cities or winding through rugged mountain tracks, every journey is a test of skill, timing, and precision. Are you ready to take control of the rails? Hop in and start your adventure in Ultimate Train Rails today!

Screenshots

Orbital Invaders4 screens
Dead Rails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dead Rails at Free against Orbital Invaders's $0.99. Dead Rails also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Orbital Invaders's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and review sentiment (67% vs 28%). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dead Rails is free to download; Orbital Invaders costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbital Invaders holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Orbital Invaders's written reviews are positive against 28% of Dead Rails's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbital Invaders ships an update every 3 weeks, Dead Rails every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Orbital Invaders versus Dead Rails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbital InvadersDead Rails
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (38 ratings) — better1.8 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr LobanovMohammad Sa'deh

Customer experience

Orbital Invaders

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Dead Rails

All ratings18 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.0%

Bugs and requests

Orbital Invaders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dead Rails

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Controls feel unresponsive
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Develop a real Dead Rails game
  • Improve graphics and gameplay

In-app purchases

None

Orbital Invaders

No in-app purchases

None

Dead Rails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbital Invaders free?
Orbital Invaders costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dead Rails free?
Dead Rails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbital Invaders or Dead Rails?
Orbital Invaders is rated higher. Orbital Invaders averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Dead Rails averages 1.8 from 29 ratings.
Do Orbital Invaders or Dead Rails have ads?
Dead Rails shows ads; Orbital Invaders does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbital Invaders or Dead Rails?
Orbital Invaders ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dead Rails every 2 days. Most recently, Orbital Invaders was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dead Rails on October 21, 2026.

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