Alien Shooter World vs Phoenix 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alien Shooter World
Embark on an epic adventure to save the world from alien hordes in this action-packed shooter. Team up with friends in co-op mode or go solo, customizing your loadout with a vast array of weapons and armor. Explore diverse arenas, battle unique bosses, and unlock powerful gear.
- Co-op multiplayer mode
- Customizable weapon and armor system
- Multiple mission types and difficulty levels
- Unique bosses and special enemies
- Offline play capability
- Character progression with skills
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The updated version of the legendary Alien Shooter is already available on all iOS devices! Now you can save the world from monsters together with your friends in co-op mode: invite friends to a squad or find new allies using auto-selection. Thanks to the updated weapon system, you can choose equipment based on your playstyle. Combine different types of weapons or armor in one set, pick up perks for your needs, change equipment depending on the task. More than 20 arenas with unique bosses, new combat mechanics, special enemies and champions. Fulfill contracts and explore the roadmap to get better weapons and discover new activities. What awaits you inside? - Hours of gameplay: three main story maps, a lot of additional missions - Multiplayer, the possibility of co-op completion of all missions with friends or random allies - Dungeon, heroic missions, survival missions, multiple difficulty levels - 39 skills, three character leveling branches - Many classes of weapons with different perks and characteristics - Legendary equipment with unique features - Huge crowds of monsters on one screen - Corpses of the monsters eliminated do not disappear - check out what happens at the end of every level - Ability to play without internet connection (offline mode) Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SigmaTeam
Phoenix 2
Blast through waves of alien invaders in this classic arcade space shooter. Collect and upgrade over 100 unique ships, complete exciting missions, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy short game sessions or an action-packed campaign with stunning graphics.
- Over 100 unique ships
- Ship collection and upgrades
- Action-packed campaign
- Special abilities
- Daily missions
- Global leaderboards
- Cross-platform play
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Save the galaxy in this classic arcade shooter that everyone can enjoy! Blast wave after wave of menacing invaders in exciting missions to achieve glorious victory. Start playing Phoenix 2 right now with all these great features. * Blast invaders with over 100 unique ships. * Build your own ship collection and upgrade your favorites. * Experience an action packed campaign with 30 exciting story missions. * Discover special abilities like Mega Laser, Missile Swarm and Personal Shield. * Short game sessions: Launch whenever you have a minute to play. * Complete daily missions of different skill levels, from casual to bullet hell. * Get the high score on global leaderboards and show you are the best of the best. * Engage with an active community to help each other and discuss ship tactics. * New missions are generated every day. * Stunning and smooth 120FPS graphics powered by our custom game engine. * Create a group for your friends and play your own unique missions. * Cross-platform saving and cross-platform play. Phoenix 2 is developed by a passionate indie studio in The Netherlands and delivers the handcrafted experience of a retro space shoot’em up with modern gameplay. Phoenix 2 is your new daily visit to the arcade! Internet connection required to play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phoenix 2 at 26K against Alien Shooter World's 1.1K. Phoenix 2 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Alien Shooter World's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 73%). 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. Alien Shooter World sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Phoenix 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Alien Shooter World against 4.7 for Phoenix 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix 2 has 26K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Alien Shooter World's written reviews are positive against 73% of Phoenix 2's.
Alien Shooter World ships an update every 6 weeks, Phoenix 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alien Shooter World | Phoenix 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 4.7 (26K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 26K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 803 MB | 295 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SIGMA TEAM COMPANY LIMITED | Firi Games |
Customer experience
Alien Shooter World
Phoenix 2
User reviews
Alien Shooter World
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nostalgic and classic gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💎 High-quality graphics and visuals
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive shooting mechanics
- ⭐ Excellent replayability and longevity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive mission structure
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Concerns about battery drain and performance issues
Phoenix 2
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic mobile game
- 🚀 Incredibly fun and addictive
- 🚀 Best bullet hell game on the phone
- 🚀 Easily the best bullet hell I've played
- 🚀 Amazing game for on the go fun
Room to improve
- 🐛 Great Gameplay Ruined by Frustrating Ad Experience
- 💰 Supers aren't well implemented
- 💰 Micro-transactions too much
- 💰 Progression limited, hard to earn credits
- 🐛 Terrible, uninspiring compared to original Phoenix HD
Bugs and requests
Alien Shooter World
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inventory and upgrade systems not working as intended
- Crashes and freezes on certain device models
- Networking and connectivity problems for online features
Requested features
5 requests- Expanded level and map selection
- Online multiplayer and co-op modes
- More diverse enemy types and boss battles
- Customization options for weapons and characters
- Offline play and save progress functionality
Phoenix 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Warp gate charge time bug
- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
7 requests- Add haptic feedback
- Implement an endless mode
- Allow players to customize ships
- Add a level creator
- Provide an offline mode
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- Improve ship ability descriptions
- Add a replay feature
In-app purchases
Alien Shooter World
- 100 power generators$0.99
- Elite marines set$0.99
- VIP Card for 1 month$1.99
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- Tiny coins pack$2.99
- Supply of power units$2.99
- MAGMA stock$2.99
- Experience boost 30 days$3.49
- Professional set$4.99
- 600 power generators$4.99
- Delta-9 Anomaly$5.99
- Small coins pack$6.99
- Experience boost 30 days$8.99
- Spoils of war$8.99
- 1500 power generators$9.99
- Battle Pass$11.99
- Middle coins pack$14.99
- Capital of an aliens hunter$17.99
- 3300 power generators$19.99
Phoenix 2
- 800 Credits$0.99
- 5000 Credits$4.99
- Special Offer$4.99
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- VIP$4.99
- 12000 Credits$9.99
- Special Offer$9.99
- 25000 Credits$19.99
- Special Offer$19.99
- 65000 Credits$49.99
- Special Offer$49.99
- 140K Credits$99.99
Questions
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