Best Space Empire Apps & Games

242+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

If you already know Galactic Empire Idle, this is the deeper bench. 242+ space empire apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Space Empire Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Galactic Empire IdleGalactic Empire IdleFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
2Nova: Space ArmadaNova: Space ArmadaFree4.7★ (3.9K)NoYesOct 2026
3Galaxy Reborn: Second EmpireGalaxy Reborn: Second EmpireFree4.5★ (72)NoYesOct 2026
4Novafall: Idle Space EmpireNovafall: Idle Space EmpireFree—YesYesOct 2026
5TerraGenesis - Space SettlersTerraGenesis - Space SettlersFree4.6★ (33K)YesYesOct 2026
6Stellaris: Galaxy CommandStellaris: Galaxy CommandFree4.0★ (1.6K)YesYesOct 2026
7Nova Empire: Space Wars MMONova Empire: Space Wars MMOFree4.3★ (5.1K)NoYesOct 2026
8Star Hunter-Infinite LagrangeStar Hunter-Infinite LagrangeFree4.5★ (7.4K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Space Empire

Nova: Space Armada#2

Nova: Space Armada by STONE3 PTE. LTD.

The Republic will bring light
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😐(3.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Build and command your own space station and fleet in a chaotic galaxy. Forge alliances, explore new worlds, and engage in strategic space battles to shape the future of the sector. Your decisions will determine the fate of the galaxy.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun, addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Decent progression without paying
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • 💡 Interesting ship building and customization
  • 🌟 Engaging strategy elements

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy gameplay
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve, lacking tutorials
  • 🤖 Weak and repetitive combat system
4.5😐(72 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Build a multi-planet empire by mining resources, researching technologies, and constructing spacecraft. Engage in various playstyles like mining, raiding, or fleet combat. New players are protected initially, with a supportive community available for advice.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great strategy game
  • 👍 Massive multiplayer with community
  • 👍 Good admins
  • 👍 Accessible with voiceover
  • 👍 Intriguing space empire building
  • 👍 Fast loading, easy to play on phone
  • 👍 Text-based, works well on the run
  • 👍 Not pay to win
  • 👍 Well-balanced gameplay
  • 👍 Free to play, no ads or hidden paywall
  • 👍 Can build empire as desired
  • 👍 Offers multiple play styles
  • 👍 Addictive, rewarding accomplishments
  • 👍 Good alternative to Ogame
  • 👍 Visually appealing
  • 👍 Classic Galaxy Empires
  • 👍 Player-created remake of Ogame
  • 👍 Simple interface, easy to use one-handed
  • 👍 Real-time strategy
  • 👍 Excellent online community
  • 👍 Developed by former players for love of the game
  • 👍 Multiple game universes with varying speeds
  • 👍 No money required to compete fairly
  • 👍 Skill-based gameplay
  • 👍 Great UI
  • 👍 Engaging and fun
  • 👍 Helpful player base
  • 👍 Ultimate strategy and resource management
  • 👍 Good for Star Wars/space game fans
  • 👍 Demands chronographic math skills
  • 👍 Restored and improved classic
  • 👍 Time and skill are friends, not money
  • 👍 First class MMORTS
  • 👍 Amazing strategy game
  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Best game ever
  • 👍 Best equivalent to Ogame on App Store
  • 👍 Good people in player base and dev team
  • 👍 Easy to learn, difficult to master
  • 👍 Completely free game
  • 👍 Player created remake of Historic O-game
  • 👍 Greatest game ever played
  • 👍 Déjà Vu good
  • 👍 Money is useless
  • 👍 Best MMORTS game
  • 👍 Amazing Strategy Game
  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Bestes Spiel aller Zeiten
  • 👍 A must play game

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Huge connection issues via Starlink
  • 🐛 No response from admin for Starlink issues
  • 🐛 Can't switch between screens (buildings, research, fleet, defense) to map/planets
  • 🐛 Favors established players
  • 🐛 No protection timer between attacks
  • 🐛 Progress requires constant checking (every 10 mins)
  • 🐛 Attacks mean complete destruction of fleet
  • 🐛 No amount of defensive structures protect against large attacks
  • 🐛 Can't register email
  • 🐛 Admins lack respect for paying customers
  • 🐛 Long-term server has inactive accounts and empty alliances
  • 🐛 Few players with billions in strength
  • 🐛 Moons give massive advantage
  • 🐛 Moonshots are lucky, can waste resources
  • 🐛 Meager new player protection
  • 🐛 Old players can easily take out new players
  • 🐛 Competition for 8 slot is ridiculous
  • 🐛 Tedious mining for resources
  • 🐛 Stressful to constantly save fleets
  • 🐛 In-game messaging needs improvement (show sent, block feature)
  • 🐛 Requires too much time to remain competitive
  • 🐛 Limited protection mode for new accounts
  • 🐛 Players with months of resources can attack freely
  • 🐛 Ship speeds and limited galaxy size make hiding fleets impossible
  • 🐛 Trolls stalk competitive games
  • 🐛 Unpleasant waste of time
  • 🐛 Crashing and timing out
  • 🐛 Lag prevents attacking for long periods
  • 🐛 Progression slow without raiding
  • 🐛 Toxic players threatening destruction
  • 🐛 Warning: follow in-game guide to start
  • 🐛 Hit a dead end and can't progress if not following guide
  • 🐛 Only a couple bugs still exist
  • 🐛 Game clearly broken at the moment
  • 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

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FAQ about Space Empire

What are the best space empire apps & games for iPhone?
Galactic Empire Idle tops our space empire apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top space empire apps & games we rank are free to download, including Galactic Empire Idle and Nova: Space Armada.
Galactic Empire Idle has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 242+ space empire apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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