Comparison

Alien Core vs CATO

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

Head to head
About

Alien Core

Pilot advanced starships in a retro-futuristic arcade shooter to battle a rogue AI and its empire. Experience classic 2D gameplay with modern effects, RPG-like ship upgrades, and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Retro-futuristic ASCII visuals with modern effects
  • Omnidirectional free movement
  • Story and Endless Arcade modes
  • Chain-reaction destruction mechanic
  • Unlockable spaceships and worlds
  • Ship upgrades and power-ups
  • Boss battles and adjustable difficulty
Features
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Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion thrusts you into a high-stakes cosmic showdown against the rogue AI known as O-Core. Once humanity’s greatest technological achievement, O-Core has turned against its creators and established the relentless Ostallian empire. Now, it’s up to you to pilot cutting-edge starships, blast through heavily fortified bases, and shatter the Core’s relentless onslaught before the galaxy falls into mechanical domination! Experience classic 2D arcade shooting fused with mesmerizing retro ASCII visuals and modern effects. Unleash devastating power-ups, level up your ships with light RPG elements, and chain-destroy enemy installations in a brilliant cascade of explosions. With Endless Arcade and Story Modes, intense boss events, and multiple difficulty settings, this space shooter delivers fast-paced, replayable action for both casual players and arcade veterans. Key Features: • Retro-Futuristic Visuals: 80s and 90s ASCII style meets sleek modern effects for a unique sci-fi atmosphere. • Omnidirectional free movement across levels of all sizes — experience true space freedom! • Two Exciting Game Modes: Battle in Endless Arcade for high scores or follow the Story Mode to halt the Ostallian empire. • Chain-Reaction Mechanic: Destroy connected bases in sequence for massive combo devastation. • Diverse Spaceships & Worlds: Unlock and pilot different starships across visually distinct environments. • Upgrades & Power-Ups: Enhance your ship’s abilities with light RPG elements and collect power-ups to dominate the battlefield. • Boss Battles & Difficulty Options: Confront formidable foes and replay the game at higher difficulties for fresh challenges. Suit up, pilot! Your mission to defend Earth and countless worlds from the O-Core starts now. Download Alien Core: Galaxy Invasion and light up the stars with explosive arcade action! Follow us on: facebook.com/aliencoregalaxyinvasion Terms of Use: https://sunrise-intell.com/terms-of-use

About

CATO

Guide a feline through urban landscapes, leaping over obstacles and interacting with wildlife. Utilize a unique flying mechanic for limited bursts and collect in-game currency to customize your cat's appearance with accessories.

Highlights
  • Cat rooftop running
  • Flying mechanic
  • Collect fishies for currency
  • Customize cat with hats and glasses
  • Draw on custom cat
  • Break obstacles
Features
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CATO is an experience of a cat running on the city rooftops, break flower pots and ladders, scare birds and race cats, oh and not to mention, you can FLY. Fly only for a managed time if you do not wish to be timed out! Collect fishies that the seagulls have brought up there. With the fish coin you can get different attributes to your cat like hats and glasses (more to come). Draw on your custom cat and directly change the appearance of your cat! Enjoy our original style and musical experience, rate and review if we managed to give pleasure.

Screenshots

Alien Core4 screens
CATO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CATO at none against Alien Core's 7. CATO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Alien Core sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. CATO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Core ships an update monthly, CATO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Alien Core versus CATO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien CoreCATO
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunrise Intelligence UGJurgis Saliamoras

Customer experience

Alien Core

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CATO

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Alien Core

One-time7
  • Starship YT 1300$0.99
  • Starship Talon$0.99
  • Starship Bird of Prey$0.99
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  • Starship Arcade II$1.95
  • Starship N-22 Ravenous$1.99
  • Story Mode$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
None

CATO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Core free?
Alien Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CATO free?
CATO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alien Core or CATO have ads?
Alien Core shows ads; CATO does not.
Which is updated more often, Alien Core or CATO?
Alien Core ships an update monthly, and CATO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alien Core was updated on October 10, 2026 and CATO on October 20, 2026.

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