Comparison

Star Survivor vs Drift Siege

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

Head to head
About

Star Survivor

Engage in a sci-fi roguelike bullet-heaven experience where you pilot a lone ship against overwhelming alien swarms. Upgrade your vessel with a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups to survive endless waves and conquer challenging sectors. Test your reflexes in this intense offline action shoot'em up.

Highlights
  • Survive endless alien swarms
  • Upgrade ship with equipment and power-ups
  • Create unique builds each run
  • Select from multiple ships
  • Build and customize upgrade decks
  • Campaign adventure mode with sector conquest
Features
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SURVIVE the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids bullet heaven mashup! Exterminate as many space invaders and alien drones as you can. Upgrade your ship from the crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. You are the Last ship against the Endless... Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you in this offline action shoot'em up game? 【One vs Thousands】 You are the last ship, survive the endless swarm with every overpowered weapon and upgrade the fleet has to offer. 【Slaughter the Endless with Unique Builds Every Run】 In this rogue-lite survival asteroids game, select from a variety of weapons and upgrades to create fun run-worthy, overpowered builds every run. Carefully control your ship with Newtonian physics past the swarm of thousands of enemies. Each kill will gain you resources to upgrade your vessel, unlock new ships, or stack the odds in your favor. 【Select Your Ship】 Choose from a selection of ships that offer a variety of unique gameplay experiences and equipment synergies. 【Build Your Deck】 Turn the odds in your favor with Challenge Mode. Unlock new cards each run, purchase, and add new cards to your deck that is drawn when you level up in combat. Upgrade them to increase your power and customize your upgrade deck for strategic builds. A space shooter twist to the randomness of rogue-lites. 【Choose Your Path】 In Campaign adventure mode, choose your path wisely and build your ship as you conquer each sector on your way to slay the Endless Queens in an epic space war. Immerse yourself in the thrilling arcade-style battle, and test your reflexes in this intense shooting game! 【Contact Us】 Discord:@Erabit or join via https://discord.gg/P6vekfhc46 Twitter:@erabit_studios Facebook:@Star Survivor Email:support@erabitstudios.com

About

Drift Siege

Features
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Welcome to Drift Siege – the ultimate fusion of high-speed drifting and tactical territory-conquering arcade action! Are you ready to claim the arena? In this thrilling arcade game inspired by classic territory-capturing mechanics, your car is your weapon. Draw lines on the asphalt by performing perfect drifts, enclose the area, and conquer the zone percentage by percentage. But beware: you are not alone in the siege. DEADLY BOSS ENCOUNTERS The arena is guarded by fierce and unpredictable bosses! Avoid the giant slithering snake, dodge the swift sting of the scorpion, and outmaneuver unique enemies that will stop at nothing to ruin your drift line. One wrong move or a crash into your own trail, and it’s game over! MASTER THE DRIFT MECHANICS Feel the realistic arcade physics as you slide through tight corners. Perfect your timing to trap bosses, secure massive chunks of the map, and maximize your high score. It’s a perfect mix of risk and reward – how much territory dare you claim in a single drift? GAME FEATURES: • Unique Gameplay: A fresh, modern take on classic territory-conquering arcade games. • Intense Boss Fights: Battle against giant snakes, scorpions, and smart bosses. • Smooth Drift Controls: Easy to learn, challenging to master controls optimized for mobile. • Action-Packed Levels: Progress through increasingly difficult arenas with new hazards. • Stunning Visuals & Effects: Dynamic neon trails, explosive feedback, and immersive retro-modern arcade vibes. Rule the arena, outrun the monsters, and complete the ultimate siege. Download Drift Siege now and prove you are the king of the drift zone!

Screenshots

Star Survivor4 screens
Drift Siege4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drift Siege at Free against Star Survivor's $2.99. Star Survivor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Drift Siege is free to download; Star Survivor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Star Survivor versus Drift Siege: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar SurvivorDrift Siege
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size535 MB111 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQI YU SG. PTE. LTD.CAGRI AKINCI

Bugs and requests

Star Survivor

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Game crashes around 23 minutes in fast mode or 1 hour in regular mode
  • Controller support broken in gameplay (only works in menus)
  • iPad Pro screen shifts 1/2 inch lower, cutting off bottom
  • Magic Keyboard triggers text entry in shop menus
  • Upgrades don't apply unless app is restarted
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  • Sound levels inconsistent (deafening or inaudible)
  • Meteorites spawn directly on player location causing instant death
  • Screen visibility issues with dark backgrounds
  • Enemy AOE attacks are too faint to see
  • Missile and fire build effects obscure visibility
  • Level-up menu distracting and causes deaths
  • Xbox controller doesn't respond for movement
  • View Items button easy to press accidentally during stage completion

Requested features

14 requests
  • Full controller support with analog stick movement
  • Additional ships beyond the first one
  • Colorblind mode for better visibility
  • Longer campaign or campaign length options
  • Endless mode with proper deck building
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  • Weapon combo reference page
  • Moveable and resizable joystick and buttons
  • Improved visual contrast for enemies and asteroids
  • More weapon options in level-up cards
  • Manual weapon firing controls
  • Faster experience pickup mechanics
  • Larger virtual joystick size
  • Graphics settings to reduce battery drain
  • Better explanations of game mechanics and upgrades

Drift Siege

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Star Survivor

No in-app purchases

None

Drift Siege

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Survivor free?
Star Survivor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drift Siege free?
Drift Siege is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Star Survivor or Drift Siege have ads?
Drift Siege shows ads; Star Survivor does not.

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