Plasma Sky - a rad retro arcade space shooter

Name: Plasma Sky - a rad retro arcade space shooter
Rating: 4.9 (64 reviews)
Author: John Dunbar

By: John Dunbar

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Plasma Sky - a rad retro arcade space shooter

Features & Capabilities

Plasma Sky is a handcrafted, ad-free retro space shooter featuring over 100 levels, boss battles, wingmen, and varied ammo and shields. It delivers arcade-style action with explosive visuals and a dynamic range of power-ups, all without ads or in-app purchases. The game is designed for both casual players and shoot-'em-up fans who crave a challenge.

Features include Survival, Conquest, and Hardcore modes, plus global leaderboards. Plasma Sky runs across devices with a distraction-free experience and, fittingly, is now free for everyone.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

John Dunbar

Rating:

4.90

(64) 0.10

Version:

5.0.8 Last updated: 2017-04-27

Version code:

841421217

Creation date:

2013-03-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

11.98MB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 173,040 ▲ 214

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Developed by:

John Dunbar

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plasma-sky-a-rad-retro-arcade-space-shooter/id575310539

Website:

http://plasma-sky.com

User Reviews

Plasma Sky is a long-standing fan favorite praised for its stunning retro visuals, stellar soundtrack, and tight, fast-paced arcade action. Reviewers highlight its addictive gameplay, nostalgia factor, and a polished, responsive feel that holds up across iPhone and iPad generations. Players also appreciate the game’s longevity and ongoing updates, with many noting it as a must-have due to its classic shmup charm and lack of intrusive monetization. The main recurring gripe is better full-screen support on newer iPhones.

Pros

Stunning graphics and visuals.
Awesome soundtrack / music that fits the retro vibe.
Addictive, fast-paced arcade shooter gameplay with tight controls.
Excellent cross-device compatibility and ongoing updates/maintenance.
Strong nostalgic/retro feel and faithful remake.

Cons

Need full-screen support / correct aspect ratio for newer iPhone models (e.g., iPhone X).

Recent reviews

Years ago (around 2013), when I was still a pupil, I had just undergone surgery during the holidays and couldn't get out of bed. A relative lent me their iPad, and I ended up playing Plasma Sky on it for about a month. It's the best space shooter game ever! But I couldn't remember what it was called. Finally, with the help of AI, I found it. And surprisingly, it still runs fine on iOS 26—lucky!

by Sh*****, 2026-05-24

I used to play this game a few years back, and when I found it the other day, I immediately got it. It is better than I remember—and does not harvest any data!