OGame vs Starborne Frontiers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OGame
Develop your planet, research technologies, and build a powerful space fleet to conquer the universe. Forge alliances, engage in strategic battles, and explore new worlds. Choose from different classes and lifeforms to suit your playstyle.
- Planet development
- Technology research
- Fleet building and combat
- Interstellar exploration
- Alliance formation
- Colonization
- Resource management
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Since 2002, millions of intergalactic overlords have been fighting for mastery of the universe, putting their strategic cunning and military strength to the test in this titan of space strategy games. Start developing your humble planet, and claim victory in intergalactic battles – any time, any place! Dispatch your fleets on missions from the comfort of your own home, or turbocharge your resource production while on the go with your smartphone. Exploit your home planet’s valuable resources to build a powerful war machine, and gain the upper hand by researching new technologies. Expand your empire by colonising new planets, forging alliances and picking strategic battles against other players. Bold space pioneers can expect to face many perils and challenges, but also find power and glory in the endless depths of the cosmos. In OGame you can choose between three classes to find the gaming style which suits you best. Each class has a different focus, whether resource production, combat or research, as well as a unique class of ship: Crawlers for the Collector, Reapers for the General, and Pathfinders for the Discoverer. Also choose one of four different lifeforms: - Exploit the Humans’ varied and balanced skill set, and search the cosmos for other lifeforms. - Play the curious Kaelesh, a species specialised in exploring the universe. - Harvest your resources more effectively than anyone else as leader of the Rock’tal. - Lead superior fleets into battle with the Mechas and take advantage of their artificial intelligence. War rages in the darkness of space. Legions of pioneers brave their ways into unknown quadrants, founding new colonies and securing valuable resources. Fleets are constructed, galaxies conquered. The destiny of your people lies in your hands! There is so much to discover in OGame – uncover the secrets of space and become the undisputed ruler of the universe! Regular content updates and new servers keep the game feeling fresh. Will you manage to rise to the top of the highscore tables and prove you have the makings of a born leader? Everything in OGame revolves around development, research and space battles: - Build your economic and militaristic infrastructure - Research new technologies for your empire - Protect your resources with various defence systems - Launch expeditions to explore the vastness of space - Trade with other peaceful civilisations - Settle new planets and expand your territory - Develop your lifeforms and lead them to victory Fleet battles between the stars: - Build a powerful space fleet, from fighters right up to a deathstar - Claim victory in battles for precious resources - Forge alliances and conquer enemy planets together - Climb the rankings and become number one in the universe Important notice: To start the game, an additional download of game data is required – usually no more than 300 MB, depending on your device and installation status. We recommend using a Wi-Fi connection. Without this download, the game cannot be played. The game also regularly downloads additional content while in use – for example, to deliver new features, improvements, or events. The size of these updates may vary. An active internet connection is required at all times.
Starborne Frontiers
Command a fleet of over 100 unique spaceships in this epic space strategy game. Explore a vast universe, engage in tactical battles, and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Abyss. Upgrade your ships, recruit powerful captains, and compete against other players.
- Collect and upgrade over 100 unique spaceships
- Lead your crew into tactical space battles
- Explore the non-linear Abyss for secrets and treasures
- Engage in 6 diverse game modes
- Master challenging boss encounters
- Recruit captains with unique abilities
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Take the command seat and become a legendary space commander in Starborne: Frontiers! Collect over 100 ships and build the ultimate fleet. Lead your crew into battle and carve your path through the Starborne: Frontiers universe. Experiment with fleet strategies and deploy the perfect ship for every challenge as you unlock new game modes with powerful boss encounters. Will you join the explorers daring enough to breach the Abyss? Push past the barrier and uncover its secrets and hidden treasures. Key features - Next-level graphics on mobile - A diverse collection of captains with unique abilities and rich backstories - Non-linear exploration in the Abyss - 6 unique game modes to discover - Master your strategy to conquer bosses with challenging mechanics. Game modes - Story-rich campaign: Start your journey in the campaign and uncover the secrets of the galaxy and your ultimate purpose as a fleet commander. - Bounties: Take on the galaxy’s most wanted by tackling bounties and collecting legendary gear for your ships. - PvP Arena: Is your fleet strong enough? Test their strength against commanders across the galaxy and ascend the ranks to earn epic rewards. - Alliance play: Join forces with fellow commanders and take on the impenetrable vault boss. Can you work together to get past its unyielding barrier? - Anomalies: As you progress, discover strange anomalies and defeat them to earn Skill boosts. - Journey into the Abyss: What secrets will you uncover? On the battlefield, put your tactical skills to the test by choosing from limitless fleet combinations and formations. As you conquer the galaxy, recruit more powerful spaceships and take them to the next level by upgrading and ranking them up. Level up their skills using Skill Neurons and learn new abilities and targeting patterns. On your journey collect powerful equipment for your ships, from weapons to generators, and mix and match pieces to theory craft the ultimate build. Explore the Abyss As you conquer the frontier, slowly uncover the secrets of the Abyss, a resource-rich void guarded by the ruthless Harvester bosses. Uncover its mysteries before diving in head first to save the galaxy. The Abyss is a non-linear tower-like game mode that you can explore on your own terms. Choose which path to take, and make command decisions that determine your rewards. As you travel to each node, unveil areas of the map once covered by a mysterious fog. Locate the gatekeeper and defeat them to unveil the wormhole and descend to the next depth. The further you venture into the void, the better the rewards. Complete depths and earn achievements for valuable loot and unearth implants that can be used to augment your captains. Engage in intense battles with special requirements and master your strategy to emerge victorious. Can you keep only one enemy alive? Play your cards right, and you could uncover the fragments of a legendary ship. Embark on an epic adventure, dominate the battlefield, and put your tactics to the test. What are you waiting for? Forge the ultimate fleet and become a legendary space commander today! Visit our website: starborne.com/frontiers For updates, strategy discussions, and more, join our growing community on Discord: discord.gg/playfrontiers Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/StarborneFrontiers Terms of Service: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: frontiers.starborne.com/terms_and_conditions/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Starborne Frontiers at 4.7 against OGame's 2.6. Starborne Frontiers also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 30%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 53). OGame's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. OGame sells 41 one-off in-app purchases and Starborne Frontiers sells 48 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Starborne Frontiers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starborne Frontiers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of OGame's written reviews are positive against 56% of Starborne Frontiers's.
OGame ships an update every 2 weeks, Starborne Frontiers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OGame | Starborne Frontiers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (53 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 439 MB | 920 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gameforge 4D GmbH | Solid Clouds hf |
Customer experience
OGame
Starborne Frontiers
Bugs and requests
OGame
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Starborne Frontiers
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant crashes during battles
- Crashes on loading screens and campaign stages
- Account login issues and progress resets
- Compatibility problems on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Better explanation of tactics and mechanics
- More online content and player-to-player interaction
- Improved stability and reduced crashes
- Ability to load saved game when switching devices
In-app purchases
OGame
- Buy 9k Dark Matter$0.99
- Buy 9k Dark Matter +100%$0.99
- Buy 18k Dark Matter +30%$1.99
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- Buy 18k Dark Matter$1.99
- Buy 45k Dark Matter +100%$3.99
- Buy 45k Dark Matter$3.99
- Buy 60.000 Dark Matter$4.99
- Buy 110k Dark Matter +30%$8.99
- Buy 110k Dark Matter$8.99
- Buy 150.000 Dark Matter$9.99
- Buy 150.000 Dark Matter + 30%$9.99
- Buy 150.000 Dark Matter + 50%$9.99
- Buy 350k Dark Matter +40%$22.99
- Buy 350k Dark Matter +30%$22.99
- Buy 350k Dark Matter +50%$22.99
- Buy 350k Dark Matter +25%$22.99
- Buy 350k Dark Matter$22.99
- Buy 480.000 Dark Matter$24.99
- Buy 480.000 Dark Matter + 30%$24.99
- Buy 480.000 Dark Matter + 50%$24.99
- Buy 1.140.000 Dark Matter$49.99
- Buy 1.140.000 DM + 30%$49.99
- Buy 1.140.000 DM + 50%$49.99
- Buy 1kk Dark Matter +30%$49.99
- Buy 1kk Dark Matter +100%$49.99
- Buy 1kk Dark Matter +25%$49.99
- Buy 1kk Dark Matter$49.99
- Buy 1kk Dark Matter +50%$49.99
- Buy 1.900k Dark Matter +100%$89.99
- Buy 1.900k Dark Matter$89.99
- Buy 2.525.000 Dark Matter$99.99
- Buy 2.525.000 DM + 30%$99.99
- Buy 2.525.000 DM + 100%$99.99
- Buy 4kk Dark Matter +120%$179.99
- Buy 4kk Dark Matter +50%$179.99
- Buy 4kk Dark Matter +100%$179.99
- Buy 4kk Dark Matter$179.99
- Buy 5.100.000 Dark Matter$199.99
- Buy 5.100.000 DM + 30%$199.99
- Buy 5.100.000 DM + 100%$199.99
- Buy 5.100.000 DM + 50%$199.99
Starborne Frontiers
- Bit License$4.991 Month
- Credit License$14.991 Month
- Defense Contract$0.99
- Fleet Upgrades2 variants$1.99
- Energy Boost2 variants$2.99
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- Rookie Expansion$2.99
- Starter Promotion$2.99
- Command Enhancement$2.99
- Legendary Skills Bundle$2.99
- Starter Epic Unit$3.99
- Small Pack 2$3.99
- Tactical Tokens$3.99
- Expedited Enlist$4.99
- Rookie Armada$4.99
- Starter Equipment$4.99
- Seasonal Starter Deal2 variants$4.99
- Small Bundle 8$4.99
- Small Bundle 3$4.99
- Small Bundle 1$4.99
- Small Bundle 6$4.99
- Small Bundle 5$4.99
- Small Bundle 10$4.99
- Small Bundle 7$4.99
- Small Bundle 4$4.99
- Small Bundle 2$4.99
- Implant Package$4.99
- Small Bundle 9$4.99
- Starter Epic Units$5.99
- Small Cache 8$5.99
- Small Cache 6$5.99
- Ultimate Starter$6.99
- Commander Pass$9.99
- Weekly Recruit Bundle$9.99
- Arm Up$9.99
- Rookie Offer$9.99
- Medium Pack 2$9.99
- Medium Pack 7$9.99
- Admiral Pass$19.99
- Recruitment Offer$19.99
- Substantial Bundle 4$19.99
- Seasonal Value Deal$24.99
- Substantial Cache 7$24.99
- Substantial Cache 2$24.99
- Substantial Cache 3$24.99
- Substantial Cache 8$24.99
- Substantial Cache 5$24.99
- Substantial Cache 1$24.99
- Huge Bundle 7$49.99









