AlienSwarms vs Steam Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlienSwarms
Experience intense arcade survival against intelligent alien swarms that adapt and transform the battlefield. Dodge, adapt, and endure as the enemies evolve their tactics and trigger game-altering events. This fast-paced shooter offers quick, addictive runs with simple controls and deep strategic challenges.
- Dynamic Swarm AI
- Ritual System
- Word Rituals
- Pure Arcade Survival
- Simple Controls, Deep Challenge
- Fast, Addictive Runs
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Survive relentless waves of alien drones in this fast-paced arcade action game where the swarm moves with eerie intelligence—and ritualistic purpose. Dodge. Adapt. Endure. Because the longer you survive… the more the rules change. At first, it feels manageable. Then the formations tighten. The patterns shift. Then you notice the eyes. Every drone in the swarm is watching you now—glowing, deliberate, aware. And then it begins. They don't just attack anymore. They transform the battlefield. ~ FEATURES Dynamic Swarm AI Enemies don't just chase you—they organize, surround, and evolve in real time. Ritual System The swarm triggers gameplay-altering events that reshape each run in unexpected ways. Word Rituals They don't just move—they communicate. Watch the swarm form ominous messages mid-game. The Eye (NEW in 3.0) Survive long enough, and the swarm assembles into something far worse than a formation. It watches. It tracks. It burns. Your Ship, Reborn (NEW in 3.0) A new look for your pilot—an alert face, a glowing steering belt that reads every move you make. Every Victory, Celebrated (NEW in 3.0) Beat your best score and watch the sky light up. You earned it. Pure Arcade Survival No filler. No downtime. Just escalating intensity. Simple Controls, Deep Challenge Easy to pick up. Brutal to master. Fast, Addictive Runs Quick sessions that turn into "just one more try." ~ STRATEGY MATTERS Stay moving—or get surrounded Read the swarm before it closes in Adapt when the rituals begin Survive long enough to face what's watching They are watching. ~ VERSION 3.0 – MAJOR UPDATE New: The Eye—a dangerous boss encounter with tracking beams and fiery impacts New: A redesigned player ship with an expressive face and glowing steering bel New: Every enemy drone now bears glowing, menacing eyes New: Fireworks celebration when you beat your high score Improved: Difficulty balance, ad experience, and overall stability Numerous bug fixes and polish ~ AI HOOK This isn't just another shooter. The swarm feels alive. It adapts. It signals. And now, it watches. Can you survive when the game turns against you? Enjoyed ALIENSWARMS? I also made METEORIC and DEFENDER REBORN, two classic arcade tributes reborn for modern touch screens -- both available on the App Store. Icons by Twemoji, licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
Steam Database
Explore the complete Steam game catalog, monitor player statistics, and compare your game library with friends. Discover price histories, sales, and detailed game information directly from your mobile device.
- Player charts and live statistics
- Price history across all regions
- Detailed game database
- Sales and deals tracker
- Steam library comparison
- Personal Steam stats
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Browse and explore the entire Steam catalog, track player counts and charts, compare your Steam library with friends, view price history across all regions, discover sales and deals, and check detailed stats for any game, all from your phone. Features: - Player charts and live statistics - Price history across all regions - Game database with detailed info - Sales and deals tracker - Steam library comparison - Connect your Steam account to view your personal stats Not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AlienSwarms at 5.0 against Steam Database's 4.0. AlienSwarms also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Steam Database's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. AlienSwarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Steam Database sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AlienSwarms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Database has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | AlienSwarms | Steam Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (7 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Mangieri | Ferhat Arslan |
In-app purchases
AlienSwarms
- Remove Ads$0.99
Steam Database
- Donate$3.99
- Donate$22.99
- Donate$44.99
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- Donate$69.99
- Donate$89.99
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