Comparison

Retro Galactic Siege vs Ember Knight

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

Head to head
About

Retro Galactic Siege

Features
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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?

About

Ember Knight

Embark on a pixel-art roguelite adventure as the last knight, descending into dark dungeons to reclaim the lost sun. Engage in fast-paced combat, manage your precious candlelight, and grow stronger with each procedurally generated run.

Highlights
  • Snappy combat with combo system
  • Dynamic lighting survival challenge
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Permanent progression system
  • Unique 'Soul Phase' resurrection mini-game
  • Customization options for knight
Features
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The sun vanished millennia ago. The world is plunged into eternal darkness, and only candlelight still pushes back the shadows. You are the last knight brave enough to descend into the depths to find the lost sun. EMBER KNIGHT is a pixel-art action roguelite, fully playable offline. Descend floor by floor through procedurally generated dungeons, face creatures of shadow by the light of your candle, and grow stronger with every run. SNAPPY COMBAT Fast, satisfying fights with a combo system and punchy hit effects. DYNAMIC LIGHTING Your candle pierces the darkness. Every dungeon is a survival challenge where light is as precious as your sword. PROCEDURAL DUNGEONS Seven level types, traps, chests, ghost NPCs and unique bosses - no two runs are alike. PERMANENT PROGRESSION Unlock talents, upgrade your gear, pick buffs each run. Die, restart, grow stronger. THE SOUL PHASE A unique resurrection mini-game when you fall in battle. CUSTOMIZATION Skins, sword trails and auras to unlock for a knight that is truly yours. Descend. Survive. Reclaim the sun.

Screenshots

Retro Galactic Siege3 screens
Ember Knight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ember Knight at 13.0 against Retro Galactic Siege's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Ember Knight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Retro Galactic Siege versus Ember Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Galactic SiegeEmber Knight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperABRAHAM SEGOVIANOBruno BOIRIE

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
4 purchases

Ember Knight

One-time4
  • 50 Sun Shards$0.99
  • 300 Sun Shards$3.99
  • 700 Sun Shards$8.99
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  • 2000 Sun Shards$22.99

Questions

Is Retro Galactic Siege free?
Retro Galactic Siege is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ember Knight free?
Ember Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro Galactic Siege or Ember Knight have ads?
Neither Retro Galactic Siege nor Ember Knight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Galactic Siege or Ember Knight?
Retro Galactic Siege ships an update every 2 months, and Ember Knight every 2 months. Most recently, Retro Galactic Siege was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ember Knight on October 31, 2026.

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