Apodaca 1890 vs Retro Galactic Siege
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apodaca 1890
Embark on a challenging retro-style 2D platformer adventure through an ancient fortress. Navigate traps, overcome enemies, and master precise jumps to reach the end of this expansive, hand-crafted level.
- Retro-style 2D pixel art
- Massive single-level design
- Challenging traps and enemies
- Classic jump-and-run gameplay
- Simple, responsive controls
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Can you conquer the old fortress? Step into Apodaca 1890, a massive retro-style 2D pixel art platformer packed with traps, enemies, and secrets. Your mission: reach the very end of the ancient fortress—if you can survive the journey. Explore hand-crafted areas filled with moving platforms, dangerous obstacles, and challenging jumps. Every section will test your timing, precision, and determination. Features: • One enormous level to complete from start to finish • Classic jump-and-run gameplay • Simple, responsive controls • Pixel art visuals inspired by classic games Will you have what it takes to master Apodaca 1890 and claim victory?
Retro Galactic Siege
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THE GALAXY IS UNDER SIEGE. ONLY YOU CAN STOP THEM. Galactic Siege is a pulse-pounding arcade shooter that reinvents the classic invader formula with 12 unique galaxies, 5 epic bosses, 11 power-ups, and cinematic boss intros. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. BASE GAME FREE 12 GALAXIES Each with its own visual identity: nebula patterns, star colors, and atmospheric lighting. From the warm blues of the Milky Way to the pulsing magentas of Omega Centauri. 3 LEGENDARY BOSSES - The Guardian A swept-wing interceptor with twin cannons and a glowing cockpit visor. - Void Emperor A claw-shaped destroyer with dual reactor eyes and blade-wing extensions. - Omega Mothership The Starcrusher Class. 8 thruster engines, 4 animated launch bays, and twin weapon pylons. The most imposing boss in the known universe. 8 POWER-UPS Scatter Shot, Plasma Laser, H-Bomb, Rapid Fire, Force Shield (blocks 3 hits), Black Hole, Time Slow, and Extra Life. Each with unique visuals and sound effects. COMBO SYSTEM Chain kills for bonus points. 5+ kills triggers a multiplier. REVIVE SYSTEM When you fall, a 9-second countdown lets you revive and continue exactly where you were with a triple shield activated. TOUCH OPTIMIZED Precision controls built for iPhone. No drift, no stuck buttons. DARK DIMENSION EXPANSION 6 NEW GALAXIES Enter the void. Black and violet galaxies with animated dark tendrils and corrupted enemy designs. 3 NEW POWER-UPS - OVERDRIVE Double speed for 20 seconds. - NUKE One button. Every enemy on screen: gone. - CLONE Deploy two ghost ships that follow and fire alongside you. VOID STALKER BOSS A cloaking predator with a pulsing eye cluster, dark energy tendrils, and a side-mounted void cannon. COMMANDER PASS All current and future expansions. One-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever. NO DARK PATTERNS No energy timers. No forced ads. No pay-to-win. The base game is complete and fully enjoyable on its own. Ready to siege the galaxy, Commander?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apodaca 1890 at none against Retro Galactic Siege's 5. Retro Galactic Siege's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Retro Galactic Siege sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Apodaca 1890 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apodaca 1890 | Retro Galactic Siege |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amado Mata | ABRAHAM SEGOVIANO |
In-app purchases
Apodaca 1890
No in-app purchases
Retro Galactic Siege
- Warhawk Ship$0.99
- Xeno Drone ship$0.99
- Neon Blade Ship$0.99
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- Phantom Ship$0.99
- Dark Dimension Expansion$1.99
Questions
Is Apodaca 1890 free?
Is Retro Galactic Siege free?
Do Apodaca 1890 or Retro Galactic Siege have ads?
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