Spaceland vs Forward Element
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spaceland
Engage in fast-paced, turn-based tactical combat on a mysterious alien planet. Assemble a team of unique fighters, equip them with futuristic weapons, and battle diverse enemies and dangerous bosses. Unravel the planet's secrets through engaging dialogue and stunning visuals.
- Dynamic turn-based battles
- Squad of 6 unique fighters
- Futuristic upgradable equipment
- Diverse enemies and bosses
- Sci-fi story and plot twists
- Hand-drawn game world map
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It is probably the most dynamic turn-based strategy in the spirit of the old school. Less covers, more action! Land on a lost planet and show the mutants what you are made of. Shoot, kick, blow up and destroy. You will put together the most reckless team of fighters and unravel the mysteries of the mystical planet following the best traditions of science fiction. • The game is inspired by the best turn-based strategies of the old school • A unique system of dynamic turn-based battles lasting 10–15 minutes • A squad of space rangers made up of 6 fighters with a unique fighting style • A story about the mysterious planet in the spirit of the golden age of science fiction • A hand-drawn map of the game world • Assault rifles, machine guns, plasma guns, grenade launchers and a lot of other equipment to make your fighters even stronger • More than 20 different enemies from alien animals to dangerous monsters • Futuristic upgradable equipment which gives your fighters unique abilities • Intense dialogs between team members, which reveal unexpected plot twists • Colorful special effects that transform a turn-based combat into an exciting action movie • And, of course, the party headliners are dangerous bosses that show up at the end of each chapter of the adventure
Forward Element
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Little troops. Big plans. Your turn. Lead the Green Guys against the Tan Dudes in Forward Element, a playful turn-based tactics game for iPhone and iPad. Bring infantry, tanks, aircraft, and boats together, use the terrain, and turn a clever move into a satisfying victory. LEARN YOUR SQUAD Start with 24 short tutorial missions: one for each of 22 units, plus two lessons in commanding your whole force. Then take on the 10-mission Ringfall Chain campaign and chase better medals as your tactics improve. MAKE EVERY UNIT COUNT Send Field Engineers to capture structures, buy reinforcements with Cash at production sites, and keep your force supplied. Carry troops into position, line up a Sniper shot, or soften a crowded defense with rockets and artillery. The Dossier explains each unit's role and special abilities. A NEW BATTLEFIELD, YOUR WAY Choose one of 8 curated skirmish maps, revisit any of the 34 campaign battlefields, or generate a fresh map. Set its size, biome, water, elevation, and seed, then decide how you want to win. TAKE ON THE AI OR A FRIEND - Play solo against four AI difficulty levels. - Share one device in Pass & Play, with a private screen between turns. - Host or join a nearby LAN match on compatible devices. - Use curated, campaign, or generated maps in every skirmish mode. SET YOUR OWN PACE Adjust starting Cash, income, unit limits, victory conditions, and the optional turn timer. Tap a unit to move or attack. Confirm Actions is off by default and can be enabled in Settings. PLAY A LITTLE, COME BACK LATER Save and resume your campaigns and skirmishes. Campaign, AI skirmish, and Pass & Play work offline. Nearby multiplayer uses a local connection, not internet matchmaking. Color-vision palettes, high contrast, reduced motion, subtitles, and adjustable audio help you make the battlefield your own. No ads. No in-app purchases. No account required. The troops are ready. What's your next move?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forward Element at none against Spaceland's 4. Spaceland's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Spaceland sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Forward Element asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Spaceland | Forward Element |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (539 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 539 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 729 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PlayPanic | Richard Lavey |
Bugs and requests
Spaceland
Reported bugs
2 issues- Frequent crashes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Zoom feature for small screen sizes
- More free levels before paywall
Forward Element
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spaceland
- Frontier$4.99
- Secret Laboratory$4.99
- Training Day$4.99
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- Unlock Full Game$4.99
Forward Element
No in-app purchases









