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Apps Like Star Empire for iPhone and iPad

Match 3 meets tactical space combat.

The app defends a sector from four invading races, each with unique technology and abilities. Players maneuver ships, manage resources for repairs and shields, and collect tech to upgrade defenses.

by Christopher Larsen★ 3.73 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-23

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  1. Idle Zombies app icon

    Idle Zombies

    Lion Studios LLC

    Defend cities, eliminate , upgrade weapons

    Defend cities from by upgrading weapons and resources. Swipe to attack and earn rewards. Unlock new cities and bosses. Tap to manage resources and upgrade defenses. Buy and upgrade weapons to increase attack power.

    ★ 4.867,654 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  2. Tactile Wars app icon

    Tactile Wars

    Ankama

    Conquer opponents with paint guns

    Play a strategy arcade game where players attack and defend territories using paint guns. Choose a color team, conquer opponents' lands, and defend your own. Use tactical moves to outmaneuver enemies in fast-paced battles.

    ★ 4.14,417 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  3. Heroes of History: Epic Empire app icon

    Heroes of History: Epic Empire

    InnoGames GmbH

    Build cities, collect , fight battles

    Build and expand a city across different historical eras. Collect with unique abilities to strengthen your forces. Engage in PvE battles or PvP matches against friends. Manage resources, develop infrastructure, and complete quests to advance your .

    ★ 4.711,239 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  1. Infantry Attack: Battle 3D FPS app icon

    Infantry Attack: Battle 3D FPS

    Voodoo

    Shoot enemies and defend your country

    Defend the country by shooting enemies in first-person view. Aim and shoot with easy controls. Fight various enemy troops in different warzones. Use modern weapons like machine gun, rocket launcher, and sniper.

    ★ 4.6122,538 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE app icon

    GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE

    PROXIMA BETA PTE.LIMITED

    Lead battalions in tactical combat

    Play as a commander leading artificially created soldiers called to reclaim a shattered world. Complete missions to uncover ancient secrets and technologies. Customize characters with unique abilities and gear.

    ★ 4.866,568 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. Pill Fortress app icon

    Pill Fortress

    Voodoo

    Defend with strategic placements

    Defend a against virus waves by placing pills strategically on walls. Upgrade defenses and unlock new characters. Face evolving viral threats with increasing difficulty. Features vibrant 2D graphics and kid-friendly gameplay.

    ★ 4.63,219 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  4. Star Command app icon

    Star Command

    Star Command, LLC

    Build command explore defend universe.

    The app allows users to build a starship, hire crew, and explore the universe. Users can level up crew members, choose ship hulls, and focus on tactical, science, or engineering roles.

    ★ 4.0907 ratingsGames$2.99Data updated 2026-10-12
  5. Doodle Magic: Wizard vs Slime app icon

    Doodle Magic: Wizard vs Slime

    DODJOY H.K LIMITED

    Play as a to defeat monsters

    Play as a to defeat monsters and mice in a medieval village. Upgrade gear and collect gems to enhance abilities. Explore skills and combine them for unique combat strategies. Progress through challenges and face stronger enemies.

    ★ 4.314,945 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. Merge Clash: Tower Defense app icon

    Merge Clash: Tower Defense

    Block Puzzle Games Inc.

    Build towers, defend, upgrade

    Build and upgrade towers to defend against waves of enemies. Select and customize up to five towers with unique abilities. Engage in player-versus-player battles using build power to summon units.

    ★ 4.813,919 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-24
  7. Space Force: Galaxy Defenders app icon

    Space Force: Galaxy Defenders

    IEC GAMES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

    Fight enemies, upgrade ships, conquer galaxies

    Control a spaceship to battle invading flies. Upgrade weapons and craft to enhance combat capabilities. Navigate through levels to progress through the . Unlock new ships and abilities to strengthen your fleet.

    ★ 4.65 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  8. Dragon Champions: War RPG Game app icon

    Dragon Champions: War RPG Game

    AppQuantum Publishing Ltd

    Play, battle, and level up

    Play turn-based RPG battles with tactical combat and PvP/PvE modes. Manage character stats and equipment. Progress through an engaging storyline. Unlock new heroes and abilities.

    ★ 4.86,093 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-16
  9. Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX app icon

    Bloons TD 6 NETFLIX

    Netflix, Inc.

    Defend towers, pop balloons, unlock heroes

    Defend Monkey Towers against incoming balloons by popping them to unlock new abilities and heroes. Play co-op with up to 3 players on various maps. Upgrade towers, manage resources, and complete challenges to progress.

    ★ 4.967,499 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  10. Idle Pocket Planet app icon

    Idle Pocket Planet

    Mum Not Proud S.A.P.I. de C.V.

    Explore planets, build fortresses, claim galaxies

    Grow planets into advanced fortresses and explore unusual galaxies. Claim new planets to expand your territory. Combine settlements and ships to build powerful constructs. Collect artifacts to fill a scientific journal.

    ★ 4.72,155 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. Fight For Goodness app icon

    Fight For Goodness

    UNICO STUDIO LLC

    Conquer territories and deploy units

    Defend territories through strategic combat and resource management. Build and upgrade defenses to repel enemy attacks. Unlock new units and abilities. Progress through states by capturing and securing regions.

    ★ 4.7625 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  12. Boom Castle: Tower Defense TD app icon

    Boom Castle: Tower Defense TD

    Terahype s.r.o.

    Defend castle with upgrades

    Build and upgrade towers to defend against waves of enemies. Assign heroes with unique skills to different slots. Spend resources to enhance defenses and unlock new units.

    ★ 4.77,100 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  13. Subdivision Infinity app icon

    Subdivision Infinity

    Crescent Moon Games LLC

    Explore space, destroy enemies, mine asteroids, complete

    Explore 40 missions across 5 unique space locations. Destroy enemy ships, mine asteroids for resources, and craft new vessels using blueprints. Engage in optional challenges for extended gameplay.

    ★ 4.71,806 ratingsGames$4.99Data updated 2026-09-12
  14. Puzzles & Survival app icon

    Puzzles & Survival

    BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED

    Survive the apocalypse by matching and managing

    Survive a zombie apocalypse by solving match-3 and building a sanctuary. Manage resources, defend against waves of zombies, and lead followers to safety. Upgrade abilities and complete challenges to strengthen defenses.

    ★ 4.458,118 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-27
  15. Pirate Code app icon

    Pirate Code

    Tangram Interactive B.V.

    Battle in real-time naval warfare

    Play as a captain with unique abilities like fireballs or energy waves. Engage in ship-to-ship combat in fast-paced PvP battles. Join or lead fleets for ten-player skirmishes at sea. Customize ships and upgrade weaponry for competitive naval warfare.

    ★ 4.63,917 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-16

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