Retro Galactic Siege vs Invader 1978
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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?
Invader 1978
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Relive the golden age of arcade gaming. Defend Earth from waves of pixel invaders in this faithful retro shooter inspired by the 1978 classic. Drag to move your ship. Tap to fire. Destroy all invaders before they reach the ground. Features: - Classic pixel art graphics - Endless levels with increasing difficulty - Bonus UFO targets - Destructible shields - Simple one-hand controls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Invader 1978 at none against Retro Galactic Siege's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Retro Galactic Siege sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Invader 1978 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Retro Galactic Siege | Invader 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ABRAHAM SEGOVIANO | Sungjun Kim |
In-app purchases
Retro Galactic Siege
- 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
Invader 1978
No in-app purchases
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