Comparison

2D Battle Simulator vs Space Pixel Swarm

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

Head to head
About

2D Battle Simulator

Engage in strategic battles with a vast array of units across multiple factions. Enjoy diverse game modes like campaign, zombie survival, and sandbox, with options for single-player or local co-op on one device.

Highlights
  • Campaign mode with 100 levels
  • Zombie survival mode
  • Sandbox mode for experimentation
  • Local multiplayer on one device
  • Huge variety of units
  • Multiple faction tabs
Features
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2D Battle Simulator is an accurate simulator of battles! In this game you can play through all 100 of the campaign levels! Or if you want a challenge you can try zombie mode and see how far you can get! And if you just want to mess around with the totally accurate units from all the faction tabs you can play in sandbox mode! This game was inspired by a really cool game where you can simulate totally accurate battles!(it was made by cool guys that really like tabs) Think about your totally accurate battle simulator strategy, pick your units, strategically place them and watch as they battle! Complete levels or play together on one smartphone in real time! Play with your friends !!! If you have them… If you have no friends you can play with yourself in a variety of modes: - ZOMBIE MODE - SANDBOX - CAMPAIGN Totally Accurate FEATURES: - Ability to use a huge number of units - Multiple faction tabs with lots of interesting units - Play together on the same smartphone without using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi - Very simple graphics don't overload the device! - Dumb troops for the totally accurate simulation of battles! - Simple sounds and some absolutely great background music... If for some reason you feel bored playing... - Turn off your mobile phone and take a walk, it really helps! - Take time for your family, take out the trash, clean the room. - Join the 2D battle simulator discord server. - If all else fails, you can buy “disable ads" in the application, you will have a little less money and you will feel sweet relief knowing that you just spent money on a mobile game! (Rest assured, your money will not be spent on coffee, I don't drink coffee) *These instructions can be used to treat boredom* Any ideas? New types of troops in each update! Leave a review, report a bug, or tell us about your ideas and maybe they will be added next!

About

Space Pixel Swarm

Engage in an offline, single-player 2D space real-time strategy game. Overcome overwhelming odds by making difficult strategic choices, sacrificing planets to bolster your fleet, or fortifying your defenses. Enjoy diverse units, configurable AI, and a unique desperation mechanic.

Highlights
  • Offline single-player RTS
  • Procedural skirmish mode
  • Configurable swarm AI
  • Desperation mechanic: lost planets fuel forces
  • 29 campaign levels
  • Diverse unit types
  • Multiple enemy variations
Features
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Space Pixel Swarm is an offline, single‑player space RTS where you start outnumbered and win by making hard strategic tradeoffs. Sacrifice planets to power up your fleet, or hold the line and fortify. Features - Offline single‑player RTS - Short sessions + procedural skirmish mode - Configurable swarm AI behaviors - Unique “desperation” mechanic: lost planets fuel your remaining forces - 29 carefully designed campaign levels with progressive difficulty - Diverse units: fighters, capital ships, shield generators, and missile installations - Multiple enemy variations that force different tactics Master Your Strategy Every level pushes you to refine your approach: expand fast to contest the enemy’s growth, or consolidate and build an unbreakable defense. Experiment with unit mixes, timing, and positioning to survive increasingly intense swarm pressure. Skirmish Mode for Endless Replayability Jump into randomized maps with customizable settings for quick matches and long-form challenges. Tune the swarm to your preference and test new strategies whenever you want. Share Your Thoughts Found a bug or have an idea? We’re actively improving the game and welcome feedback at: yearofthegamerdev@gmail.com

Screenshots

2D Battle Simulator4 screens
Space Pixel Swarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2D Battle Simulator at none against Space Pixel Swarm's 3. 2D Battle Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Space Pixel Swarm's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Space Pixel Swarm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 2D Battle Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 2D Battle Simulator against 4.6 for Space Pixel Swarm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of 2D Battle Simulator's written reviews are positive against 82% of Space Pixel Swarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2D Battle Simulator ships an update every 4 months, Space Pixel Swarm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2D Battle Simulator versus Space Pixel Swarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2D Battle SimulatorSpace Pixel Swarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)4.6 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB218 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPavel ManzhosDavid Smith

Customer experience

2D Battle Simulator

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Space Pixel Swarm

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

2D Battle Simulator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Space Pixel Swarm

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Buy 20 Merits$0.99
  • 10 Merits$0.99

Questions

Is 2D Battle Simulator free?
2D Battle Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Pixel Swarm free?
Space Pixel Swarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2D Battle Simulator or Space Pixel Swarm?
Space Pixel Swarm is rated higher. 2D Battle Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Space Pixel Swarm averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.
Do 2D Battle Simulator or Space Pixel Swarm have ads?
Both 2D Battle Simulator and Space Pixel Swarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, 2D Battle Simulator or Space Pixel Swarm?
2D Battle Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and Space Pixel Swarm every 4 days. Most recently, 2D Battle Simulator was updated on October 27, 2026 and Space Pixel Swarm on October 23, 2026.

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