Crying Suns
Role Playing · Paid · 4.8 out of 5 from 2,142 ratings
A story-rich tactical space roguelike where you command a fleet across a fallen empire, blending FTL's exploration with RTS combat and a dramatic sci-fi narrative.
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GenreRole Playing
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperAlternative Shift
Rating4.8 out of 5 from 2,142 ratings
What players like
- Compelling story that unfolds across 6 chapters with major twists
- Strategic combat system with ship upgrades and squadron management
- No ads or pay-to-win mechanics—full experience with one purchase
- Excellent atmosphere inspired by Dune and Foundation
- FTL-like roguelike progression that respects player investment
Common complaints
- Frequent crashes during battles, especially late-game chapters, forcing replays
- Combat feels repetitive and menu-heavy with less impactful choice than promised
- Long dialogue sequences without save points before difficult bosses
- Game Center save check can freeze on startup with no skip option
- Difficulty balancing makes healing mechanics feel pointless on harder difficulties
What real reviews say
★★★★★ Amazing strategy game BUT Amazing game but PLEASE let me play my own audio while playing. If I am listening to a podcast or music it pauses when I open the app
★★ Missed opportunity The concept is good. The RTS space battles are generally well done. The difficulty is dreadfully unbalanced. It is either no challenge on easy or practically unwinnable on normal (sector 1, fighting an enemy with more and higher level squadrons before you’ve had a chance to improve your ship). T
★★★★★ Worth The Money No micro transactions. Roguelite gameplay that builds death and respawning into the story. Both combat (main gameplay loop) and planet expeditions (mini games) are fun. Only complaint is there a long dialogue at the end of chapter 5 with no save in between. If you don’t finish the dialogue you have
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