Comparison

Rogue Invaders vs Retro Galactic Siege

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

Head to head
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Rogue Invaders

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Unleash cosmic carnage in Rogue Invasion, a pulse-pounding 3D shooter that riffs on Space Invaders with a killer roguelite twist! Mow down relentless alien swarms, dodge devious drones, and slug it out with massive bosses in a white-knuckle battle to save the galaxy. Customize your fleet with unlockable ships and stack permanent upgrades to turn the tide. Crush achievements for juicy stat boosts, dominate the leaderboards, and fight your way to the alien homeworld in a brutal, skill-testing showdown. Ready to own the stars?

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Retro Galactic Siege

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THE GALAXY IS UNDER SIEGE. ONLY YOU CAN STOP THEM. Galactic Siege is a pulse-pounding arcade shooter that reinvents the classic invader formula with 12 unique galaxies, 5 epic bosses, 11 power-ups, and cinematic boss intros. Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. BASE GAME FREE 12 GALAXIES Each with its own visual identity: nebula patterns, star colors, and atmospheric lighting. From the warm blues of the Milky Way to the pulsing magentas of Omega Centauri. 3 LEGENDARY BOSSES - The Guardian A swept-wing interceptor with twin cannons and a glowing cockpit visor. - Void Emperor A claw-shaped destroyer with dual reactor eyes and blade-wing extensions. - Omega Mothership The Starcrusher Class. 8 thruster engines, 4 animated launch bays, and twin weapon pylons. The most imposing boss in the known universe. 8 POWER-UPS Scatter Shot, Plasma Laser, H-Bomb, Rapid Fire, Force Shield (blocks 3 hits), Black Hole, Time Slow, and Extra Life. Each with unique visuals and sound effects. COMBO SYSTEM Chain kills for bonus points. 5+ kills triggers a multiplier. REVIVE SYSTEM When you fall, a 9-second countdown lets you revive and continue exactly where you were with a triple shield activated. TOUCH OPTIMIZED Precision controls built for iPhone. No drift, no stuck buttons. DARK DIMENSION EXPANSION 6 NEW GALAXIES Enter the void. Black and violet galaxies with animated dark tendrils and corrupted enemy designs. 3 NEW POWER-UPS - OVERDRIVE Double speed for 20 seconds. - NUKE One button. Every enemy on screen: gone. - CLONE Deploy two ghost ships that follow and fire alongside you. VOID STALKER BOSS A cloaking predator with a pulsing eye cluster, dark energy tendrils, and a side-mounted void cannon. COMMANDER PASS All current and future expansions. One-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever. NO DARK PATTERNS No energy timers. No forced ads. No pay-to-win. The base game is complete and fully enjoyable on its own. Ready to siege the galaxy, Commander?

Screenshots

Rogue Invaders4 screens
Retro Galactic Siege3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Invaders at none against Retro Galactic Siege's 5. Rogue Invaders also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Retro Galactic Siege's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retro Galactic Siege sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rogue Invaders asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rogue Invaders ships an update fortnightly, Retro Galactic Siege every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Rogue Invaders versus Retro Galactic Siege: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRogue InvadersRetro Galactic Siege
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size338 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachine Thoughts LLCABRAHAM SEGOVIANO

In-app purchases

None

Rogue Invaders

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Retro Galactic Siege

One-time5
  • Warhawk Ship$0.99
  • Xeno Drone ship$0.99
  • Neon Blade Ship$0.99
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  • Phantom Ship$0.99
  • Dark Dimension Expansion$1.99

Questions

Is Rogue Invaders free?
Rogue Invaders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Galactic Siege free?
Retro Galactic Siege is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rogue Invaders or Retro Galactic Siege have ads?
Neither Rogue Invaders nor Retro Galactic Siege shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rogue Invaders or Retro Galactic Siege?
Rogue Invaders ships an update fortnightly, and Retro Galactic Siege every 2 months. Most recently, Rogue Invaders was updated on October 25, 2026 and Retro Galactic Siege on October 9, 2026.

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