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Android Apps > Strategy > Astro Wars
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Astro Wars

by 26horses · Strategy · Free
On Google Play since October 2021 · Data updated 2026-10-21
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Astro Wars is made and published by 26horses. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with 26horses. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to 26horses and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedNiche
Rating on Google Play
4.50
59 ratings
Installs
1.4 thousand
Last updated
October 12, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
248.2 MB

Astro Wars is a niche app, with 1.4 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.

Summary

Astro Wars by 26horses is a free multiplayer space strategy title that lets you build up, colonize, and wage war at the edge of the galaxy against players worldwide. Inspired by an old browser game, it emphasizes piece-by-piece expansion and planetary conquest.

Pros & Cons

  • Free-to-play entry lowers the barrier to try
  • Global multiplayer matches keep competition fresh
  • Planet development and conquest offer depth
  • Long-running title with strong community traction
  • Lacks breadth of space empire keyword coverage seen in competitor listings (eg, space, empire, planets, fleet)
  • Potentially limited in descriptive marketing keywords compared to competitors
  • May rely heavily on in-game economy and diplomacy to sustain engagement

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Astro Wars for Android

★★★★☆ Kenneth Boff (K.J. Boff) · Mar 17, 2024
Reminds me of the original! It definitely has a little more to be developed, but all in all not bad. Some functionality is different, but it's a great base to start. More for the tactician than those that need constant action.
★★★★★ Leon Boff · Aug 7, 2024
Recreation of an older game I use to love. Still working out some kinks but loving it.
★★★★★ Matthew Stiffler · May 4, 2022
So glad to see this return with so many cool new features!
★☆☆☆☆ Adam Palmer · Oct 20, 2022
Game not available... astro wars was a game I played in my early 20s... doesn't look like this game is that game... can't log on, can't create account. Says game is still in development...

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By 26horses, from Google Play

“Conquer the stars through planet development, diplomacy, and WAR!”

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Description by 26horses Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
ASTRO WARS – BUILD YOUR EMPIRE AMONG THE STARS

Based on the classic browser game that went offline in 2017, Astro Wars returns as a multiplayer space strategy game built around exploration, planet development, diplomacy, alliances, and war.

Begin at the outer edge of a massive galaxy with a single foothold among the stars. From there, the future of your empire is up to you.

Develop your planets, strengthen your economy, build your military, colonize new worlds, and push deeper into space as you compete with players from around the world.

BUILD A GALACTIC EMPIRE

Every empire begins small.

Develop your planets piece by piece and turn distant worlds into powerful parts of your growing civilization. Expand into nearby systems, claim valuable territory, and decide which worlds are worth developing and defending.

As your empire grows, so do the decisions you must make. Where should you expand next? Which planets are most important? When should you focus on development, and when should you prepare for war?

A LIVING MULTIPLAYER GALAXY

Astro Wars takes place in a shared galaxy filled with other players building their own empires.

Other commanders are developing planets, colonizing new worlds, forming alliances, strengthening their forces, and competing for the same regions of space.

A quiet area of the galaxy today could become the center of a major conflict tomorrow.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN STRATEGY

There is no single path to power.

• Expand quickly and claim territory before your rivals.
• Build a strong economy through planetary development.
• Strengthen your military and prepare for war.
• Use diplomacy to negotiate with neighboring players.
• Form alliances and work together toward common goals.
• Defend key regions from rival empires.
• Attack enemy worlds and fight for control of the galaxy.

Your strategy can change as the galaxy changes around you.

DIPLOMACY OR WAR

Not every conflict begins with an attack.

Communicate with other players, negotiate agreements, build alliances, and decide who you can trust.

Strong alliances can change the balance of power across the galaxy, but every empire has its own ambitions. Today's neighbor could become tomorrow's ally—or your greatest rival.

When diplomacy fails, prepare for WAR.

Build your forces, defend your territory, and challenge rival empires for control of planets and strategically important regions of space.

STRATEGY THAT DEVELOPS OVER TIME

Astro Wars is built for players who enjoy persistent strategy games where decisions matter beyond a single short match.

Your empire grows over time as you develop planets, expand your territory, interact with other players, and watch the balance of power across the galaxy change.

Every colony expands your reach.
Every alliance creates new possibilities.
Every rival can become a threat.
Every decision can influence what happens next.

ASTRO WARS FEATURES

• Multiplayer space strategy
• Planet development and colonization
• Persistent galactic expansion
• Player-versus-player competition
• Diplomacy and alliances
• Strategic territorial control
• Long-term empire building
• Players from around the world

THE GALAXY IS WAITING

Start at the edge of the galaxy with an empire waiting to be built.

Develop your planets. Colonize new worlds. Make allies. Create rivals. Build your forces. Fight for territory.

Expand your empire piece by piece among the stars.

Set out among the stars through planet development, diplomacy, and WAR!
Download on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
19
App size
248.2 MB
Needs Android
4.4+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Astro Wars

19 permissions · 19 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Requested permissions include internet access, foreground service, wake lock, in-app billing, and ad-related identifiers. This aligns with typical free multiplayer games and standard safety practices, using Firebase and Google Play services for analytics, notifications, and billing. No location or sensitive personal data permissions are evident.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2048
Launched
October 2021
  • Oct 12, 2026UpdateVersion 2048
  • Sep 11, 2026UpdateVersion 2041
  • May 9, 2026UpdateVersion 2029
  • Dec 31, 2025Installs1,000+ installs
  • Dec 23, 2025UpdateVersion 2020
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
42
Play install range
1+ thousand
Launched
October 2021

Installs over time

Astro Wars has been installed 1.4 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 42 times.

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About the app and developer

About Astro Wars

Astro Wars is a strategy app developed by 26horses.

Download Statistics

Astro Wars has been downloaded 1.4 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 42 times.

User Ratings

Astro Wars is rated 4.50 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 59 ratings.

App Information

Astro Wars is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 248.19 MB. The latest APK version available is 2048. The last update was on October 12, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Astro Wars requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since October 2021.

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Frequently asked questions about Astro Wars

Is Astro Wars free?

Yes. Astro Wars is free on Google Play.

Is Astro Wars still available?

Yes. Astro Wars is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 12, 2026.

Does Astro Wars contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Astro Wars as containing ads.

What Android version does Astro Wars require?

Astro Wars runs on Android 4.4 and higher.

How large is Astro Wars?

Astro Wars is 248.19 MB.

Is Astro Wars suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Astro Wars as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Astro Wars been installed?

Google Play lists 1,000+ installs for Astro Wars.

How do people rate Astro Wars?

Astro Wars scores 4.50 out of 5 stars, from 59 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Astro Wars?

Astro Wars was developed by 26horses. It is listed in the strategy category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Astro Wars?

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