# Arcadium - Space Shooter

> Classic Arcade Space Shooter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1555937672](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1555937672)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1555937672`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Luciano Bercini
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (119 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.08.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2021-03-16
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arcadium-space-shooter/id1555937672)
- **Website:** [https://luciano-bercini.github.io/](https://luciano-bercini.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://luciano-bercini.github.io/arcadium1/privacy-policy.html](https://luciano-bercini.github.io/arcadium1/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Commander! Earth is under attack. Jump into your fighter and defend the planet in Arcadium - Space Shooter, a fast-paced arcade shmup that fuses retro charm with modern action. Blast through waves, collect power-ups, and upgrade your ship to unleash cosmic destruction, as each run brings new chaos and epic boss battles.

Choose from unique ships with special abilities, survive endless waves, earn permanent upgrades, and enjoy offline play with simple one-finger controls. Can you defend Earth and rise to the challenge?

## Rankings

- #124,247 — Overall

## Review summary

Players love Arcadium for its retro shmup vibe, diverse ship options, and ad-free, low-pressure progression. It’s easy to pick up and fun in short sessions, with strong cross‑platform appeal. However, multiple reviews report stability issues on iOS (crashes/ freezes) and some frustration with monetization (paid ships and desire for permanent unlocks), which are the most-mentioned drawbacks.

### Pros

- Nostalgic retro shmup vibe with a Radiant-like feel.
- Large variety of ships with distinct attributes and upgrade options.
- No ads or nagging microtransactions; playable and enjoyable without spending.
- Simple, pick-up-and-play gameplay that's still engaging.
- Long‑term, cross‑platform appeal (Android and now iOS).

### Cons

- Frequent stability issues on iOS: crashes and freezes, especially after updates.
- Monetization concerns: paid ships exist and players want permanent unlocks / less pay-to-win.

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