Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter
Gihan Lakshan Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Gihan Lakshan. Requires iOS 13.0. Updated April 13, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 84 MB
- Age 9+
- Updated
- Apr 13
- 2026 · v1.0
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About Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter
The galaxy needs a hero, and you are the last line of defense! Welcome to Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter, a thrilling top-down sci-fi arcade game where quick reflexes and strategic upgrades are your best tools for survival. Journey into a mesmerizing space adventure, navigate through waves of cosmic challenges, and build the ultimate fighter ship to overcome massive dreadnoughts. Explore. Survive. Upgrade! INTUITIVE ONE-FINGER CONTROLS Master the tactical "move-to-dodge, stop-to-shoot" mechanics. Drag your finger anywhere on the screen to pilot your vanguard through the stars. Release to unleash a continuous stream of auto-aimed plasma! DYNAMIC ACTION & DEEP UPGRADES Every run is a unique journey. Overcome alien challengers to collect glowing Aether Shards and level up mid-flight. Choose from a massive pool of temporary power-ups to create powerful and creative combo builds: Homing Missiles & Piercing Lasers: Clear your path from a safe distance. Tactical Mines & Shockwaves: Set clever traps and create breathing room in tight corners. Dash Boosts & Orbital Shields: Master your mobility to gracefully navigate the cosmic swarm. PERMANENT META-PROGRESSION Keep your banked Aether Shards even after your run concludes! Head to the Main Menu and spend your hard-earned loot to permanently upgrade your Base HP, Attack Power, and Movement Speed. Come back stronger and more capable for every single flight. EPIC BOSS ENCOUNTERS The alien swarm is vast, but the real test awaits. Every 5 levels, you will face off against massive, heavily armored Boss Ships. Learn their patterns, dodge their lasers, and outsmart them for massive Shard payouts. CUSTOMIZE YOUR FLEET Save up your Aether Shards to unlock premium cosmetic skins in the Hangar. Fly in style with legendary ships like the Stealth Blackout, the Neon Synthwave Dream, or the shining Golden Vanguard. DAILY REWARDS & LOOT Log in every day to play the Aether Card Flip minigame and claim free shards! Watch rewarded ads to double your run's earnings and unlock that next permanent upgrade even faster. Key Features at a glance: - Fast-paced, top-down space arcade action. - Engaging roguelite progression loop. - Dozens of unique weapon and ability combinations. - Permanent skill tree and stat upgrades. - Exciting boss encounters with unique patterns. - Unlockable spaceship skins and cosmetic engine trails. - Play anywhere: perfect for quick, highly replayable gaming sessions! Do you have what it takes to navigate the cosmic swarm? Download Aether Vanguard: Space Shooter now and start your adventure!
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App privacy
The developer, Gihan Lakshan, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics
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