Comparison

OpenTyrian 2000 vs Orbit Arena

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

Head to head
About

OpenTyrian 2000

Experience a classic vertical scrolling space shooter with five full episodes, hundreds of weapons, and ship upgrades. Navigate asteroid fields, battle bosses, and uncover a rich storyline. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and controller support.

Highlights
  • Five full episodes
  • Hundreds of weapons and upgrades
  • Multiple game modes
  • Rich storyline
  • FM synth soundtrack
  • Controller support
  • iCloud save sync
Features
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OpenTyrian 2000 is a faithful port of the classic DOS game Tyrian 2000, widely regarded as one of the greatest vertical scrolling shooters ever made. FEATURES: - Five full episodes of intense arcade action - Hundreds of weapons, shields, and ship upgrades - Multiple game modes: Full Game, Arcade, and Timed Battle - Rich storyline told through collectible data cubes - Iconic FM synth soundtrack - Apple TV with game controller support - iCloud save sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV - Touch controls optimized for mobile with virtual joystick and direct touch modes, plus game controller support - Configurable action buttons and sensitivity - 11 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean Originally created by Jason Emery and published by Epic MegaGames in 1999, Tyrian 2000 was later released as freeware. OpenTyrian is an open-source port that preserves the original gameplay while adding modern platform support. Navigate through asteroid fields, battle massive bosses, and uncover the conspiracy behind the mineral-rich planet Tyrian. Collect data cubes for lore, upgrade your ship at shops between levels, and discover secret levels and bonus games. Whether you played the original or are discovering it for the first time, OpenTyrian 2000 delivers the definitive classic arcade shooter experience. Privacy URL: https://playtyrian.com/privacy.html Support URL: https://tablefy.eu/feedback/8ee344ef/frostdev/6 Marketing URL: https://playtyrian.com/index.html

About

Orbit Arena

Features
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Orbit Arena is a fast arcade arena game for iPhone and iPad, built for quick solo rounds, same-room party play, and online Game Center matches. Play a solo arcade run on your device, host a local party from iPhone or iPad, or use your iPhone as a controller for an Apple TV, iPad, iPhone, or Mac host. Online Arena uses Game Center matchmaking so friends and automatched players can jump into host-authoritative rounds without a custom account or backend. Version 2.0 adds SharePlay Arena, Game Center leaderboards, achievements, challenges, and compact remote arena previews so players can compete even when they are not looking at the same screen. Features: - Solo Arcade on iPhone and iPad - Local party hosting on iPhone and iPad - iPhone controller mode for nearby hosts - Online Arena with Game Center matchmaking - SharePlay Arena for FaceTime party play - Leaderboards, achievements, and challenges - Fast target-matching rounds for up to six players Local nearby play remains quick and simple, while Game Center adds the online and social layer when you want it.

Screenshots

OpenTyrian 20004 screens
Orbit Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenTyrian 2000 at $0.99 against Orbit Arena's $9.99. OpenTyrian 2000 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99 and Orbit Arena $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTyrian 2000 ships an update every 2 weeks, Orbit Arena every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenTyrian 2000 versus Orbit Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTyrian 2000Orbit Arena
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvaro Escarcha EstebanThomas Richardson

In-app purchases

None

OpenTyrian 2000

No in-app purchases

None

Orbit Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTyrian 2000 free?
OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit Arena free?
Orbit Arena costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenTyrian 2000 or Orbit Arena have ads?
Neither OpenTyrian 2000 nor Orbit Arena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTyrian 2000 or Orbit Arena?
OpenTyrian 2000 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orbit Arena every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenTyrian 2000 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Orbit Arena on October 28, 2026.

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