Comparison

Alien Path vs Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

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

Head to head
About

Alien Path

Engage in a unique blend of RPG, puzzle, and strategy to defend planets from robot invaders. Plan alien paths, hatch new creatures, and collect power cards to overcome hundreds of challenging levels and giant boss robots.

Highlights
  • RPG Puzzle Path-Planning Strategy
  • Hatch and upgrade 16 unique Aliens
  • Collect over 100 Alien Power cards
  • Card evolution with runes
  • Over 300 everchanging levels
  • Guild system for rankings and upgrades
Features
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- Winner of “Excellence in Gameplay” Award in IMGA SEA 2017 - "My surprise of the week." - Eli Hodapp, TouchArcade "...it definitely stands out in the puzzle genre." - AppAddict.net Alien Path combines RPG, Puzzle, Path-Planning and Strategy for an out-of-this-world gaming experience. Players must eliminate enemies by cleverly navigating the aliens on a path to destroy the invading robots. Every move counts, so set a path and pave your way to rescuing your planet and eventually the galaxy. Travel from planet to planet as you face of the invading Robots who are hell-bent on destroying all living civilization. Hatch new ascended Aliens, discover legendary powers and set your self on a path of robot destruction - all life in the universe is counting on you! Features: • Unique Gameplay : A completely fresh, never before seen RPG Puzzle game • Hatch New Aliens : 16 different Aliens to hatch and upgrade, each with unique strengths • Power Cards : Collect over 100 Alien Power cards with thousands of skill combinations • Card Evolution : Break the upgrade limit and further strengthen your cards with runes! • Everchanging Levels : More than 300 levels with unique enemies, obstacles and power-ups to challenge your strategy! • Mind Blowing Strategy: Limitless battle tactics to employ with hundreds of passive and active skills • Character customization: Multiple ways to develop your Aliens and Power Cards • Guild System : Join a guild to earn exclusive Bolts to upgrade cards, share decks and compete in weekly world rankings! • Face fearsome Giant Boss Robots and against their numerous Robot Tech • A Whole New Dimension: Unlock Parallel Planets take your battles to the next level • Fresh Challenges: Participate in special daily events and unique planets with set rules and challenges • Friends Spirit : Lend a helping hand to friends with Spirit to explore the whole galaxy If you face any technical issues on your device, please contact us and we will try to address the issue as soon as possible. Support Email : support@appxplore.com For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on: Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/alienpath Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/appxplore Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/appxplore Twitter : http://twitter.com/appxplore

About

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

Embark on an intergalactic adventure to explore and colonize uncharted planets. This strategy simulation game lets you manage resources, upgrade technology, and recruit astronauts. Compete against players worldwide to dominate the universe with stunning graphics and captivating gameplay.

Highlights
  • Colonize uncharted planets
  • Unlock and level up technology
  • Manage resources strategically
  • Recruit and train astronauts
  • Battle against other players
  • Explore cosmic enigmas
Features
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Take off on an epic intergalactic adventure with Space Colonizers - the ultimate space exploration and colonization game. This game combines the elements of strategy, simulation, and idle gameplay for an out-of-this-world gaming experience! In Space Colonizers, you get to: * Find and colonize uncharted planets throughout the galaxy * Unlock and level up advanced technology for spaceships, buildings, and resource gathering * Manage your resources strategically to expand and thrive in the universe * Recruit and train a crew of astronauts to explore and conquer new planets * Battle against players around the globe in the race to dominate the universe Experience the excitement of space exploration like never before, with stunning graphics and captivating sound effects. As you delve into the enigmas of the cosmos, you'll discover hidden wealth, take on unique challenges, and uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations. Ready to claim your spot among the stars? Download Space Colonizers: Sci-Fi Idle Clicker now and embark on a journey to the unknown! Join us on: Discord: https://discord.gg/vNAB9eFs5W Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capplaygames Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapPlayGames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capplaygames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yIj0AL1SJcqqZzq27bBPA E-Mail: service@capplay.com Privacy Policy: https://capplay.com/capplay_privacy_policy.html Terms of Service: https://capplay.com/terms_of_service.html

Screenshots

Alien Path4 screens
Space Colonizers Idle Clicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Alien Path and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 56% of Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's. Alien Path also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 196). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Alien Path sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alien Path against 4.7 for Space Colonizers Idle Clicker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Colonizers Idle Clicker has 2.1K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Alien Path's written reviews are positive against 56% of Space Colonizers Idle Clicker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, Space Colonizers Idle Clicker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alien Path versus Space Colonizers Idle Clicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien PathSpace Colonizers Idle Clicker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (196 ratings)4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1962.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.CapPlay Interactive Inc.

Customer experience

Alien Path

All ratings195 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.6%

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

All ratings2,113 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

Alien Path

From 196 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals
  • 🎢 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
  • 🆓 Free-to-play with optional ads
  • 🕹️ Unique and engaging mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Microtransactions can feel intrusive
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay over time

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 🚀 Satisfying and calming to play
  • 🚀 Excellent time waster/idle clicker game
  • 🚀 Fresh and new style of clicker/idle game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Ads don't work properly
  • 🐛 Progression becomes very slow and grindy
  • 💰 Overly monetized with gacha elements and expensive subscriptions
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Alien Path

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Stamina not refunding properly
  • Achievements not unlocking as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • More varied level designs
  • Offline play mode
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Expanded social features

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on loading screen
  • Ads not loading properly
  • Colonizers/resources disappearing
  • Double speed boost not working correctly
  • Logic glitches causing progression blocks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more customization options for ships
  • Implement a prestige system with resets
  • Add more interactive features like races and colonies
  • Provide a way to revisit previously explored planets
  • Improve the in-game currency and progression system
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  • Add a guide or explanation for the various coin types

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Alien Path

One-time10
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • The Ancient's Wing$1.99
  • 275 Gems$4.99
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  • Festive Bundle$6.99
  • Starter Bundle$8.99
  • 600 Gems$9.99
  • 1300 Gems$19.99
  • 15 Days Supreme VIP$19.99
  • Master Bundle$19.99
  • 7500 Gems$99.99
11 purchases

Space Colonizers Idle Clicker

Subscriptions1
  • VIP3 Days trial$4.497 Days
One-time10
  • A few Dark Matter$1.99
  • Beginner Pack$2.99
  • Ad Grinder$3.99
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  • A handful Dark Matter$4.99
  • Powerup Pack$4.99
  • Activity Pack$6.99
  • Some Dark Matter$9.99
  • Many Dark Matter$25.99
  • A lot of Dark Matter$49.99
  • Huge Dark Matter$99.99

Questions

Is Alien Path free?
Alien Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Colonizers Idle Clicker free?
Space Colonizers Idle Clicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien Path or Space Colonizers Idle Clicker?
Space Colonizers Idle Clicker is rated higher. Alien Path averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Space Colonizers Idle Clicker averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Alien Path or Space Colonizers Idle Clicker have ads?
Both Alien Path and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Path or Space Colonizers Idle Clicker?
Alien Path ships an update every 6 weeks, and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker every 2 months. Most recently, Alien Path was updated on September 29, 2026 and Space Colonizers Idle Clicker on October 16, 2026.

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