Comparison

Maximus 2 vs Space Squad Survival

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

Head to head
About

Maximus 2

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

Highlights
  • Satisfying combat mechanics
  • Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer
  • Continuous single-shot story
  • Diverse hero roles and weapons
  • Teamwork and revive mechanics
  • Online and local multiplayer support
Features
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MAXIMUS 2 is a fantasy beat-em-up (brawler) that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer! STORY Is a single, continuous shot. This hasn’t been done since the 80's, rather than simply cutting from one stage to the next, the players enter an animated transition to the next area, creating the illusion of a fantastic journey. MULTIPLAYER co-op in real time, fight together with up to 4 players online or on the same device with Bluetooth controllers. HEROES with their own roles and weapons. The tank, the wrestler, the magician, the outlaw, the healer and the ninja. TEAMWORK If you work together, you survive. Players can revive a fallen teammate, support or heal them and gang up to juggle enemies off each other in the air. Supports iCloud. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. Please consider the Premium Upgrade if you wish to support our game development. Requirements An internet connection is required for Online Multiplayer mode. 400 MB of storage space.

About

Space Squad Survival

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Ship Management
  • Hunting Alien Creatures
  • Planet Exploration
  • Battling Space Pirates
  • Building and Development
Features
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Survive in endless space as the commander of your own spaceship! Take charge of your crew, explore uncharted planets, hunt for food, and defend against ruthless space pirates. Your decisions will determine the fate of your squad! Download now and begin your space adventure! AWESOME FEATURES: ● Ship Management: Expand your ship, optimize resources, and maintain crew morale. ● Hunting Alien Creatures: Gather food and defend against alien threats using a variety of weapons and tactics. ● Planet Exploration: Mine resources, discover mysterious locations, and build up your base. ● Battling Space Pirates: Defend your ship from pirate attacks and board enemy vessels to collect unique resources and gain experience. ● Building and Development: Upgrade technologies, create new modules, and enhance your survival skills in the harsh environment of space. Lead your space squad and prove you can survive in the toughest conditions!

Screenshots

Maximus 24 screens
Space Squad Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Squad Survival at every 4 days against Maximus 2's every 3 weeks. Space Squad Survival also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 71%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Maximus 2 against 4.7 for Space Squad Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maximus 2 versus Space Squad Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaximus 2Space Squad Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size669 MB325 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFour FatsCezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Maximus 2

All ratings2,530 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative20.7%

Space Squad Survival

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%

User reviews

Maximus 2

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔍 Short story mode
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

Space Squad Survival

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and creative idea
  • 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
  • 👍 Progression is good
  • 👍 Crew helps on missions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
  • 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
  • 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

Bugs and requests

Maximus 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
  • Progression/save data loss
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Ability to play as villain characters
  • Level creator mode
  • Controller support
  • Improved enemy balancing
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  • Progression system enhancements
  • Dodge/evasion mechanics
  • Expanded multiplayer options

Space Squad Survival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game not syncing between devices
  • Camera issues
  • Shooting system needs improvement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an endless mode without a timer
  • Allow redesigning the ship at will
  • Implement ship-to-ship battles
  • Add more destructible elements
  • Support gamepad controls

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Maximus 2

One-time5
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 20000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK!$2.99
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  • 50,000 Gold Coins$3.99
  • Premium Upgrade$5.99
6 purchases

Space Squad Survival

One-time6
  • Pinch of Gems$0.99
  • Starterpaket$3.99
  • Stack of Gems$4.99
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  • Pile of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Offer$9.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Maximus 2 free?
Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Squad Survival free?
Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maximus 2 or Space Squad Survival?
Maximus 2 is rated higher. Maximus 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Maximus 2 or Space Squad Survival have ads?
Both Maximus 2 and Space Squad Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Space Squad Survival?
Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on November 4, 2026.

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