# Hades' Star

> Create an Empire and leave your mark in a massive galaxy that always evolves.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Parallel Space Inc
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 2,274,912
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (50,339 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.565.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2017-07-23
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 153 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus)
- **Website:** [http://www.hadesstar.com](http://www.hadesstar.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.hadesstar.com/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.hadesstar.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Hades' Star is a thrilling online space strategy game where you create and expand your own empire amid millions of players in a constantly evolving galaxy. Starting with a single planet, players colonize and develop multiple outposts, optimize trade routes, build and customize fleets of combat, mining, and trade ships, and research advanced technology.

Engage in dynamic diplomacy by forging economic and military alliances with other players, while participating in various challenging missions such as exploring Red Stars before supernova, competing in intense Blue Stars, or collaborating in strategic White Star missions. Hades' Star offers a balanced multiplayer experience where progress is secure even when offline, allowing players to enjoy growth at their own pace.

## Rankings

- #41,548 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Space-themed 2D sci-fi strategy with visuals and long-term appeal, but it struggles with slow pacing, monetization frustrations, repetitive grind, onboarding gaps, and balance issues in multiplayer.

### Pros

- Space-themed, visually appealing 2D sci-fi setting with exploration vibes.
- Fun casual time-killer with long-term appeal; many players report enjoying it for years.
- Developers actively maintain and update the game, which players appreciate.

### Cons

- Progression is very slow and grindy, especially at higher RS levels, making advancement feel tedious.
- Monetization concerns: pay-to-win perception and paying to avoid waiting can unbalance progression.
- Battles and core tasks feel repetitive, leading to a lack of variety over time.
- Onboarding and tutorials are weak, making it hard to learn how to play and how to earn resources.
- Multiplayer balance issues and matchmaking feel unbalanced, with top-tier players dominating.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ParallelSpace.Cerberus)