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AD3000 iOS Game

AD3000 (also called AD3000 - Orion Master) is a turn-based sci-fi 4X strategy game with an additional open-world Galaxy RPG / space adventure mode. It is available on the iOS App Store for iPhone and iPad (requires iOS 15.0+).

Core Features

4X Strategy Mode (inspired by classics like Master of Orion): Lead one of 10 unique races to dominate a galaxy. Expand via exploration, colonization, diplomacy, trade, conquest, resource management, technology research, and custom ship design. Features procedural galaxies, AI opponents, and victory conditions (including a galactic council).
Galaxy RPG / Space Adventure Mode: Play as a free captain in an open universe. Trade goods across planets, upgrade your ship and fleet, battle pirates, mine asteroids, take missions, and explore.

Key Details

Free version includes ads and some limitations. A Premium version ($3.99) offers an ad-free experience, full access, offline play, and extra features.
Optimized especially for iPad (full-screen planet views, etc.), with support for iPhone (including recent portrait/landscape options).
Size: ~150 MB (free) / larger for Premium.
Age rating: 9+ (infrequent/mild violence, weapons).
Actively updated with UI improvements, new modes (e.g., Alien Empire), localization, performance fixes, and RPG enhancements.

Overall

It's a deep, single-player space strategy/RPG hybrid well-suited for fans of classic 4X games who want something playable on iOS devices.

What's New

Updates at 2025

An iOS game module inspired by Endless sky, Naev, Escape Velocity and Star Control.

Updates at 2023

Spin off from BC4000 as an independent game again
Dark theme

Initial at 2021

An iOS game module inspired by Steve Barcia's Master of Orion, and Remnants of the Precursors.
Merged into BC4000

References

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