Retro Space Shooter is made and published by SpaceShip Games. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with SpaceShip Games. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to SpaceShip Games and are shown as published on Google Play.

Summary

Retro Space Shooter delivers vertical retro shmup action with 10+ ships, upgradable lasers and missiles, and colossal boss battles. With 500,000+ total downloads and 57 in the last 30 days, it remains a popular free-to-play pick in ARCADE.

Pros & Cons

Classic vertical shmup feel with modern upgrades and accessible controls
10+ unlockable ships offer varied playstyles
Diverse arsenal of lasers, missiles, and power-ups
Challenging boss fights with learnable patterns

Keyword coverage leans toward niche terms; broader marketing keywords used by competitors (e.g., gameplay, action, offline) are less prominent in this app's metadata

About Retro Space Shooter

Retro Space Shooter is an arcade app developed by SpaceShip Games.

Install Statistics

Retro Space Shooter has been installed 620 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 57 times.

User Ratings

Retro Space Shooter is rated 3.94 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.8 thousand ratings.

App Information

Retro Space Shooter is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 27.12 MB. The latest version available is 5.0.5. The last update was on September 30, 2025.

Technical Requirements

Retro Space Shooter requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2016.

Description by SpaceShip Games (from Google Play)

Vertical retro shmup with bullet-hell action: pilot 10+ ships, upgrade lasers and missiles, dodge bullet storms, and defeat colossal bosses to save the galaxy.

• Addictive arcade gameplay: intense runs, rising difficulty, and challenging bullet patterns.
• 10+ unlockable ships: customize and upgrade speed, damage, and shields with in-game coins.
• Varied arsenal: lasers, missiles, and power-ups for every combat scenario.
• Unique boss fights: learn their patterns and win epic battles.
• Challenging modes: distinct goals so you never get bored.
• Precise touch controls: play comfortably one-handed or with both thumbs.
• Progression & replay value: upgrade, retry, master, and chase high scores.

Looking for a space shooter with retro soul? This shmup blends classic arcade thrills with modern upgrades for an intense yet accessible experience. Launch, dodge, and fire your way to become the hero the galaxy needs!

Show more Show less

More data about Retro Space Shooter

Price	Free
Total installs	620 thousand
Recent installs	57
Rating	3.94 based on 1.8 thousand ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	5.0.5
App size	27.1 MB
Number of libraries	33
Designed for Android	4.1+
Maturity	Medium Maturity
Ads	Contains ads

App Performance Report

Get a detailed PDF report for Retro Space Shooter with download trends, rating history, and key performance statistics — useful for competitive research or tracking your own app. Learn more

Get PDF Report — $29

Screenshots

Screenshots by SpaceShip Games, from the Google Play listing

Official page on Google Play

Alternatives to Retro Space Shooter

Google Play Rating history and histogram

1.1K

180

210

Installs over time

Retro Space Shooter has been installed 620 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 57 times.

Changelog of Retro Space Shooter

Show changelog

Developer information for SpaceShip Games

SpaceShip Games

arieshgs@gmail.com

Legal name:

Address:

Are you the developer of this app? Join us for free to see more information about your app and learn how we can help you promote and earn money with your app.

I'm the developer of this app

Comments on Retro Space Shooter for Android

★★★★★ Terence Hughes · Aug 9, 2020

156 I have re-evaluated perseverance finally I have got through 156 you just have to keep at it trying different areas where to land after using the shield with five different circles of protection it's like Christmas

★★☆☆☆ Brad Carr · Jun 25, 2023

Poor gameplay and graphics, I got bored after first level.

★☆☆☆☆ Liliana Mcgibbons · Mar 22, 2018

Graphic are changing at a certain point.

Google Play Rankings for Retro Space Shooter

This app is not ranked

Technologies used by Retro Space Shooter

9 permissions · 33 libraries

Subscribe to see full permission and library details

Trust & Safety: Trust and safety: Uses standard network access and advertising identifiers, including Google Ad ID, with AdMob integration. Foreground service and wake lock are used to maintain gameplay, which is common for free-to-play arcade titles. No sensitive permissions detected.

Apps other people are watching Today's trending apps Top new apps Popular Arcade Games Price drops on Google Play

AppBrain is an app data site, we track rankings, ratings, installs for all apps and games on Google Play and the App Store. AppBrain doesn't host app files or APKs, all install links go directly to the official store. All trademarks are owned by their respective owners. As an Amazon Associate AppBrain earns from qualifying purchases.

More apps

Retro Space Shooter