# Space Borders: Alien Encounter

> real-time space strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490625226](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490625226)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id490625226`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Amasis Brauch
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (167 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2011-12-22
- **Size:** 166 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-borders-alien-encounter/id490625226)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://amasisbrauch.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/privacy-policy-for-space-borders-alien-encounter/](https://amasisbrauch.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/privacy-policy-for-space-borders-alien-encounter/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #111,219 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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