223+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Space Opera is the household name in space opera, but it's far from the only option. We track 223+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
Embark on an epic space adventure with base building, fleet enhancement, and character progression. Engage in challenging battles, research new abilities, and explore the galaxy. Join alliances, conquer planets, and compete on global leaderboards.
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.
Experience the challenge of landing a Space Shuttle with this realistic flight simulator. Master complex flight dynamics, stunning graphics, and detailed scoring to improve your landings. Offers various scenarios and control options for an immersive experience.
Embark on an epic space adventure across numerous solar systems and planets. Discover new technologies, customize your fleet with unique spaceship styles, and strive to rule the galaxy in this expansive exploration game.
Design and battle custom spaceships in a futuristic arena. Compete against other players worldwide to prove your design skills and climb the ranks. Unlock new blueprints and modules to create unique, powerful vessels for epic space combat.
Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.
Command every aspect of your starship in a persistent online universe. Build, battle, explore, and manage resources in this 8-bit spaceship management game. Form alliances and conquer with friends.
Explore the cosmos as a space goat, building a colony by headbutting and collecting money. Construct various space facilities, engage in asteroid and pirate combat, and discover new planets. Unlock special goats with unique abilities for an expansive interstellar adventure.
Engage in intense space combat, dodging projectiles and destroying enemy fleets. Customize your fighter with a vast array of procedurally generated modules to create unique loadouts. Experience classic arcade action with modern flair, featuring epic boss battles and a compelling storyline.
Engage in epic galactic warfare with players worldwide in this next-generation online space strategy game. Build and customize your space station, design powerful fleets, and form alliances to conquer sectors of space. Experience real-time battles and strategic gameplay with stunning HD graphics.
Stay informed about upcoming rocket launches from major space agencies and private companies. Access a comprehensive history of spaceflight, detailed vehicle information, and advanced search capabilities to find specific launches. Enjoy a customizable interface with day/night themes.
Build and expand a space empire in a persistent, evolving galaxy. Colonize planets, research technology, command fleets, and engage in diplomacy and warfare with millions of players. Participate in cooperative and competitive missions to gather resources and dominate the cosmos.
Manage a growing space trading company, upgrading rockets and facilities while exploring the cosmos. Recruit and train a crew of pioneers, research new technologies, and generate idle cash even when offline. Unlock achievements and enter wormholes to advance your empire.
Embark on an offline arcade adventure fighting space invaders in a hardcore RPG shooter. Explore planets, unlock weapons and abilities, and battle terrifying boss monsters to become a laser-shooting beast. Nothing is impossible in this fight for freedom.
Manage your own space agency, from designing and building rockets to launching missions for research, mining, or tourism. Explore planets and moons, establish off-world economies, and advance your technology in this interplanetary simulation.
Engage in alien invasion PvP combat with diverse character classes and unique abilities. Explore new galaxies, upgrade weapons, and battle giant bosses in this action-packed top-down shooter.
Defend Earth from an alien invasion in this fast-paced arcade space shooter. Upgrade your ship with powerful enhancements and conquer over 150 unique levels, including challenging boss battles. Compete for high scores and save your progress.
Embark on an interstellar adventure to defend humanity from an alien invasion. Build and expand your base, develop powerful fighter jets and mechs, and engage in strategic combat to reclaim planets and ultimately defeat the enemy. Experience a visually rich 3D world with smooth gameplay.
Engage in massive fleet-vs-fleet space battles and explore a vast galaxy in this free MMO. Command customizable ships, form alliances, and pursue military, economic, or social goals. The game evolves with player feedback.
Become a universe annihilator in this incremental idle clicker game. Earn energy, explore the multiverse, and upgrade devastating disasters. Utilize powerful crystals to manipulate time and reality for ultimate destruction.