# Star Jolt: Retro Space Arcade

> 80s One-Hand Highscore Racer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453327957](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453327957)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1453327957`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beardybird AB
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (825 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.10.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-12
- **First published:** 2019-12-17
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957)
- **Website:** [http://beardybird.com](http://beardybird.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://beardybird.com/star-jolt/privacy-policy](https://beardybird.com/star-jolt/privacy-policy)

## Description

Star Jolt is a hardcore 80s-inspired arcade space racer designed for one-handed portrait play. Short, brutal runs drive pure high-score chasing as you compete on global leaderboards.

- Global leaderboards and rankings
- Achievements for long-term mastery
- 20 unlockable ships with distinct feels
- Ghost ships from other players and your best runs
- One-touch, one-hand portrait gameplay
- Share your high scores with friends

Set in a neon, humor-filled cosmos, Star Jolt combines sharp visuals with a relentless difficulty curve that keeps you coming back for another run.

## Rankings

- #58,743 — Overall
- #12 — Our Favorite Hidden Gems
- #41 — Amazing Games With Leaderboards

## Review summary

Players love the bold retro aesthetic and satisfying CRT-inspired visuals and sound. The core loop is highly addictive, with a strong pull toward chasing high scores on the leaderboard. However, intrusive ads, occasional glitches that affect scores, and some startup crashes are common complaints. Overall, the style and gameplay shine, but monetization and stability problems are the main pain points.

### Pros

- Striking retro CRT-inspired visuals and sound with a bold, personality-filled art direction.
- Addictive core loop and competitive leaderboard appeal that invites repeated play.
- Smooth arcade-style gameplay that is challenging yet approachable.
- Unique style and vibe that stand out among retro mobile games.

### Cons

- Ads can be intrusive and lengthy, interrupting play with non-skippable interruptions.
- Glitches that occasionally freeze runs or fail to record scores on the leaderboard.
- Some users report startup/launch crashes or stability issues on launch.

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