Comparison

Space Pixel Swarm vs Orbz

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

Head to head
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

About

Orbz

Features
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Dark. Organic. Strategic. Orbz drops you into a microscopic battlefield where glowing nodes pulse with life. Drag to send swarms of larvae across the map. Overwhelm enemy nodes. Conquer. Expand. Dominate. CAMPAIGN Pick one of 4 races — each plays differently. Crimson hits hard. Shadow swarms fast. Venom adapts. Bloom outlasts. 30 handcrafted levels per race. 3 stars to earn on each. SURVIVAL Build your own fighter. Distribute stat points across Strength, Production, Speed, and Defence. Face tougher opponents every round. Level up or die trying. - One-finger controls: drag to attack, tap to coordinate - 120+ campaign levels with escalating AI - Stunning organic visuals: orbital larvae, glowing trails, pulsing nodes - No ads, no pay-to-win — skill only - Play offline, anywhere

Screenshots

Space Pixel Swarm4 screens
Orbz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orbz at none against Space Pixel Swarm's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Pixel Swarm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Orbz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Space Pixel Swarm versus Orbz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Pixel SwarmOrbz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB118 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDavid SmithBenjamin Changala

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Space Pixel Swarm

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

Orbz

One-time1
  • Orbz - Buy the full game$2.99

Questions

Is Space Pixel Swarm free?
Space Pixel Swarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbz free?
Orbz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Pixel Swarm or Orbz have ads?
Space Pixel Swarm shows ads; Orbz does not.

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