Space Borders: Alien Encounter

Name: Space Borders: Alien Encounter
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (23 reviews)
Author: Amasis Brauch

By: Amasis Brauch

real-time space strategy

Features & Capabilities

Space Borders: Alien Encounter is a 2D space RTS where you command massive starships in a large-scale war against a hostile alien force. Manage resource harvesting, build a diverse fleet from 15 ship types (each with unique abilities), and form tactical formations to outmaneuver enemies and protect Earth. The game emphasizes strategic planning, rapid decision-making, and cinematic space battles.

Features include multiple game modes that extend the experience: Campaign (8 missions), Survival, Sandbox, and an add-on Conquest mode. Enjoy deep visuals, immersive ambient sounds, and 3D audio that enhances the sense of scale. With unrestricted camera, customizable fleets, and powerful superweapons, Space Borders offers a rich sandbox for space strategy fans to explore and master.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Amasis Brauch

Rating:

4.90

(23)

Version:

3.3.2 Last updated: 2021-06-12

Version code:

842633966

Creation date:

2011-12-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

166.80MB

Price:

2.99

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 258,190 ▼ 798

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Developed by:

Amasis Brauch

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226

User Reviews

Space Borders: Alien Encounter is highly praised for its deep RTS mechanics, ship customization, and replayability across campaign, conquest, and sandbox modes, plus strong value and ongoing updates. Common negatives center on persistence: lack of reliable cloud save and occasional progress loss; a call for more content and multiplayer; and occasional early-game balance issues with resources. Overall, a standout iOS RTS with room to improve in persistence, expansion, and online play.

Pros

Deep, flexible RTS with customizable ships, fleet formations, and multiple modes (campaign, conquest, sandbox).
Sandbox and conquest modes provide extensive replayability and experimentation.
Excellent value for money; DLC adds meaningful content and the game is frequently praised as top-tier on iOS.
Runs smoothly on iOS devices, including older hardware, with solid performance.
Active development and ongoing updates keep the game evolving and relevant.

Cons

Save progress is unreliable: lack of cloud/iCloud save, with progress loss or regression after updates.
Requests for more content and features (more ships, levels, weapons) and more frequent updates.
Desire for multiplayer/online play that is not currently available.
Early-game balance issues related to resource management and the temptation to buy unnecessary ships.

Recent reviews

Loved this game for years. I just wish you could save and place destroyed ship debris and other scenery pieces in sandbox mode.

by W *****, 2026-03-26

It’s a good fun game RTS to kill time but I only wished there were new updates and new added features and maybe expand more units and fleet etc plus tech to unlock

by De*****, 2026-01-17

I prefer the graphics from the earlier version over the cartoony backgrounds it has now. I’m not sure why the developers chose to change everything so drastically, but there should be an option where you can choose between the different graphic styles.