Comparison

OpenTyrian 2000 vs Space Rocket X

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

Space Rocket X

Features
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Pilot your spaceship through an endless asteroid field in this addictive pixel art arcade game! Tap to jump, double-tap to double jump — dodge asteroids, collect crystals and grab power-ups to survive as long as possible. Features: 6 asteroid types including fiery and icy asteroids Shield and extra life power-ups 7 difficulty sectors from calm deep space to the deadly Black Hole Stunning space environments that evolve as you play Combo system for bonus points How far can you go?

Screenshots

OpenTyrian 20004 screens
Space Rocket X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Space Rocket X at daily against OpenTyrian 2000's every 3 weeks. OpenTyrian 2000's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99 and Space Rocket X $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTyrian 2000 ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Rocket X daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenTyrian 2000 versus Space Rocket X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTyrian 2000Space Rocket X
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlvaro Escarcha EstebanVlastimil Lach

In-app purchases

None

OpenTyrian 2000

No in-app purchases

None

Space Rocket X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTyrian 2000 free?
OpenTyrian 2000 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Rocket X free?
Space Rocket X costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenTyrian 2000 or Space Rocket X have ads?
Neither OpenTyrian 2000 nor Space Rocket X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTyrian 2000 or Space Rocket X?
OpenTyrian 2000 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Rocket X daily. Most recently, OpenTyrian 2000 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Space Rocket X on September 29, 2026.

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