Comparison

Space Marshals vs ATOM RPG

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

Head to head
About

Space Marshals

Embark on a Sci-fi Wild West adventure in this tactical top-down shooter. Hunt dangerous fugitives using strategic combat, stealth, and a wide array of weapons and gear. Explore an episodic storyline across three chapters.

Highlights
  • Tactical top-down shooter gameplay
  • Sci-fi Wild West setting
  • Stealth and tactical combat options
  • Wide range of weapons and gear
  • Episodic storyline across three chapters
  • Dual stick controls with customization
Features
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“An amazingly animated iOS game.” – Time Magazine “Really can't get enough of Space Marshals.” – Touch Arcade ”Space Marshals just screams “PLAY ME!” – 148 Apps ABOUT THE GAME Space Marshals is a Sci-fi Wild West adventure taking place in outer space! This tactical top-down shooter puts you in the shoes of specialist Burton in his hunt for dangerous fugitives after a disastrous prison break. TACTICAL COMBAT Use the environment to your advantage. Avoid attacks by taking cover. Flank enemies for extra efficiency, but avoid getting flanked yourself! Use the tools of the trade to gain an edge - frag grenades, flash bangs, distractions, personal shields, proximity mines and more. STEALTH Choose your approach with care. Some say running into the fray guns blazing isn’t always the best option. Use distractions to single out opponents. Use disguises and covers to sneak past irrelevant guards. Use silenced weapons to covertly reduce the enemy numbers. LOAD-OUTS & GEAR Choosing your load-out is a big part of your tactics. In addition to body armor and grenades you can carry one two-handed and one single-handed weapon in each mission - and there’s something for everyone. Shotguns, handguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, crossbows, energy weapons, throwing axes and more. ### IMPORTANT ### Please note that iPhone 4 is not supported. • Tactical top-down shooter • Episodic storyline in three chapters - ALL chapters out now! • Gorgeous stylistic HD graphics rendered in Retina resolution (full Retina not supported on iPad 3) • Optimized for iOS 8 and Metal graphics! • Wide range of weapons and gear • Performance based mission rewards • Multiple factions to fight with or against – or pitch against each other • Dual stick controls with a set of different options • MFi controller support (requires extended layout) • iCloud save game support • GameCenter achievements • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, русский, Português do Brasil

About

ATOM RPG

Explore a post-apocalyptic Soviet Wasteland, creating your own hero. Investigate bunkers, battle mutants, and uncover conspiracies in this offline RPG. Features deep character creation, turn-based combat, and nonlinear gameplay with multiple quest solutions.

Highlights
  • Character creation tool
  • Offline single-player RPG
  • Dozens of skills
  • Turn-based combat
  • Nonlinear gameplay
  • Multiple quest solutions
  • Deep dialogues
Features
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In 1986 the world war between the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc ended in mutual nuclear bombings. Both superpowers went down in flames. The impact of the fallout almost ended civilization as we know it. You are one of the survivors of the apocalypse. Your mission - to explore the wild and wondrous postnuclear world of the Soviet Wasteland. To earn your place under the sun in this new age. To investigate retro style bunkers, descend into a stalker filled metro, fight terrible mutants and solve a shadowy conspiracy, aimed at destroying all that is left of life on Earth. ATOM RPG is: - A powerful character creation tool, aimed at making the wasteland hero you want to portray; - A balanced offline single player roleplaying system. Each stat combination provides a unique cRPG experience, unique dialogues, and new ways to solve some quests; - Dozens of skills, from lockpicking to gambling; - Many hours of gameplay on all sorts of locations. Meet the other survivors in a brave new settlement, built from the remains of the old world. Venture into the wilds, where mutants and bandits lurk. Work out the secrets of an old military bunker. Or simply lose yourself, fishing at a scenic pond; - Turn-based combat, inspired by classic RPG’s of the nineties. Find your own strategy and develop the tactics needed to win; - Random encounters with the dwellers of the Soviet Wasteland - both friendly and dangerous. Sometimes all at the same time; - Many deep, multiple-choice dialogues that feel like real conversations with the unique NPCs of the game; - Nonlinear gameplay! This edition of the game features dozens of quests, most with alternative solutions. Play the game like you want to! Recommended: iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR; iPad Mini 6, 5, 4; iPad Air 3+, 2; iPad Pro Technical Support: You can contact the developers at support@atomrpg.com

Screenshots

Space Marshals4 screens
ATOM RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Marshals at 4.8 against ATOM RPG's 4.3. Space Marshals also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Space Marshals costs $3.99 and ATOM RPG $9.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Marshals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Marshals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Marshals has 1.8K ratings behind it against 221, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Space Marshals's written reviews are positive against 69% of ATOM RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Space Marshals versus ATOM RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace MarshalsATOM RPG
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better4.3 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better68.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better221
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB3.0 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPixelbiteATENT GAMES LTD

Customer experience

Space Marshals

All ratings1,810 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.8%

ATOM RPG

All ratings221 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.7%

User reviews

Space Marshals

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 💎 Excellent graphics
  • 🤖 Engaging story
  • 🎨 Customizable weapons/gear

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🕰️ Repetitive missions
  • 🔍 Unclear reward system
  • 🚫 Limited content

ATOM RPG

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great when you give it a chance
  • 🚀 Huge game with lots of content
  • 🚀 Replayable with multiple paths
  • 👍 Scratches the Fallout itch
  • 👍 Immersive atmosphere and writing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls constantly break
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay and difficulty
  • 🐛 Text and UI issues on mobile
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

Bugs and requests

Space Marshals

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on splash screen
  • Incorrect weapon damage stats
  • Progress loss on pause/exit

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels/chapters
  • Difficulty settings
  • Melee combat
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Procedurally generated levels

ATOM RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Controls breaking
  • Frequent crashes
  • Text/UI issues
  • Glitches and bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve UI scaling and readability
  • Add more content and updates
  • Fix bugs and stability issues

In-app purchases

None

Space Marshals

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Space Marshals free?
Space Marshals costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Marshals or ATOM RPG?
Space Marshals is rated higher. Space Marshals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ATOM RPG averages 4.3 from 221 ratings.
Do Space Marshals or ATOM RPG have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; Space Marshals does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Marshals or ATOM RPG?
Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, and ATOM RPG every 5 weeks. Most recently, Space Marshals was updated on October 3, 2026 and ATOM RPG on October 1, 2026.

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