Retrospace Customize vs Dead Vector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retrospace Customize
Experience a classic arcade-style top-down shooter with retro graphics and gameplay. Engage in fast-paced action reminiscent of older gaming eras.
- Arcade-style gameplay
- Classic retro graphics
- Top-down shooter mechanics
- Fast-paced action
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A arcade styled topdown shooter game with classic elements.
Dead Vector
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Dead Vector is a fast, retro arcade space shooter. One ship. Endless alien swarms. Can you hold the line? Fly a lone starfighter into wave after wave of alien invaders. Weave through enemy fire, blast the swarm, and take down massive bosses with attacks you have to learn and dodge. One hit ends your run — so stay sharp. Between missions, head to the Hangar and rebuild your ship. Mix and match powerful modules — rapid-fire bullets, wide spread shots, homing missiles, cutting lasers, devastating plasma, gravity-bending black holes, heavy cannons, and ally drones that fight beside you. Every module changes how you play. Find the build that fits your style. FEATURES - Fast, skill-based arcade shooting — dodge, weave, blast. - Build your ship from many unique modules — no two loadouts play the same. - Waves of alien enemies in real formations. - Boss fights — read the attack, dodge, punish. - Upgrade your ship between missions and power up mid-battle. - Easy to pick up, tough to master — casual-friendly, no grind walls. Whether you love classic shoot 'em ups (shmups), galaxy space shooters, or just want a quick arcade fix, Dead Vector drops you straight into the action. Build your ship. Outgun the swarm. Become the last standing. Free to play. Ready when you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retrospace Customize at none against Dead Vector's 9. Retrospace Customize also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dead Vector's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Dead Vector sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Retrospace Customize asks for nothing beyond the download.
Retrospace Customize ships an update monthly, Dead Vector every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retrospace Customize | Dead Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Licheng Zheng | Dmitrij Buckovsky |
In-app purchases
Retrospace Customize
No in-app purchases
Dead Vector
- Music Pack - Chiptune$0.99
- Music Pack - Space Metal$0.99
- Music Pack - Dark Synth$0.99
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- Music Pack - Phonk$0.99
- 100 Crystals$1.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
- 300 Crystals$4.99
- 700 Crystals$9.99
- 1600 Crystals$19.99
Questions
Is Retrospace Customize free?
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Do Retrospace Customize or Dead Vector have ads?
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