THUMB vs Space Force Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THUMB
Engage in quick, strategic 1v1 battles on a single device. Master swipe controls, charged shots, and timed shields to outmaneuver opponents, either against friends or adaptive AI. Enjoy endlessly replayable matches perfect for on-the-go competition.
- Single-device local multiplayer
- Adaptive AI opponents
- Swipe-based controls
- Charged shot mechanics
- Timed shield defense
- Grid-based arena combat
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The world’s first sport that fits in your pocket. Challenge anyone, anywhere. THUMB-WAR transforms a single phone into a competitive arena where two players battle face-to-face using just their thumbs. It takes seconds to learn, but every match is a test of reflexes, timing, and strategy. Charge powerful attacks, reflect incoming shots, dodge across the arena, and master a growing roster of unique fighters—each with their own abilities, playstyles, and customizable loadouts. Whether you’re chasing the perfect counter or discovering a new favorite fighter, every match plays a little differently. Whether you’re waiting for food, hanging out with friends, or settling an argument, THUMB-WAR creates the kind of moments only real-world competition can. The eye contact, the laughter, the trash talk, and the instant rematches all happen around the same screen—not across the internet. No opponent nearby? Take on increasingly challenging AI opponents to unlock rewards, sharpen your skills, and discover new strategies before your next real-world showdown. Features • Same-screen local multiplayer on a single device • Fast, skill-based 1v1 battles • Unique fighters with distinct abilities and playstyles • Charge attacks, shields, reflects, status effects, and strategic loadouts • Solo battles against adaptive AI opponents • Unlock rewards and master every fighter THUMB-WAR is the first chapter of Arcade Earth, an expanding sci-fi universe of games, stories, and unforgettable characters - learn more at arcade.earth. Turn screen time into face time.
Space Force Hero
Embark on a retro-modern adventure to rescue a princess from aliens. Utilize futuristic gear like rocket boots and a plasma weapon across 20 challenging levels. Experience a unique blend of classic and contemporary game design.
- Rocket-powered flight boots
- Energy defense shield
- Plasma weapon
- 20 levels of play
- Dual game modes (1977 & 2024)
- Controller support
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Space Force Hero The princess has been abducted by aliens. Be a HERO and save her. Your spacesuit comes equipped with rocket powered flight boots, an energy defense shield, and a plasma weapon. Play Tip: Do nothing to travel down past pipes and press down to land on a pipe. Includes two games that represent 40+ years of game technology change . Present & Past … a video game history experience. Maybe you will experience nostalgia or perhaps discover a new kind of fun. 20 levels of play. Present - 2024 Hardware A new modern game by an early 1980’s Activision game developer. Over 100MB of 3D C# code running at 60 FPS. 64 bit processor, Gigabytes of RAM, floating point vector math, 4K display, millions of colors, GPU 3D rendering, real-time shadows, particle effects, OS, physics engine, stereo sound, music, and a modern analog controller. Warning: Retro home and arcade games were hard. Players would restart the game and attempt to get farther in the levels for a higher score. Can be played with keyboard, d-pad, analog or retro digital joystick. Past - 1977 Hardware A new game for 1970’s game hardware by the same developer. 16KB of 2D assembly language code that chases the CRT beam at 60 FPS. 8 bit processor, can only divide / multiply by 2, 128 Bytes of RAM, 160x192 display, 128 colors, 5 sprites, low resolution background, no OS, no physics engine, mono sound, no music, no saved game progress, intentional repetition, and simple five digital button controls. Warning: Huge 1977 pixels may be disturbing to some players.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: THUMB at 22 against Space Force Hero's 1. Space Force Hero's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. THUMB sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Space Force Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for THUMB against 5.0 for Space Force Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THUMB has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | THUMB | Space Force Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 920 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Planetary Games LLC | RESETgame |
Customer experience
THUMB
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In-app purchases
THUMB
- BOOM box$0.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
Space Force Hero
- All level play for both games2 variants$1.99









