Blast Waves in IOS

Challenging Offline Roguelike

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

83/100

Blast Waves is a brilliant tactical shooter that feels like a cross between Superhot and a classic roguelike. The core mechanic—time only moves when you move—allows for incredible precision. You can see bullets inching toward you and plan a frantic dash behind cover, or line up a perfect shot that hits three enemies at once. It turns a chaotic battlefield into a series of meaningful choices.

The game offers two distinct modes: a 'Global Conquest' mode where you build an army, and a 'survival' roguelike mode. Both are excellent. The pixel art is functional and stylish, and the sheer variety of weapons and gear allows for many different playstyles. If you want a shooter that rewards your brain as much as your reflexes, Blast Waves is one of the best on the platform.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1.6Mon Jan 09 2023

New Years Update!

-New world, Gorria Ultima, added

-Endless survival mode added (can only be accessed at the end of a run)

-10 new primary weapons to unlock (laser bazookas, shotgun pistols, bayonet rifles, etc)

-Fixed an issue where some runs got locked out of upgrades


Blast Waves is a tactical arcade shooter where time only moves as you move, and every shot counts.

Play through the rogue-like Survival Mode as a fresh recruit. Rapidly gain new weapons and abilities while trying to make it through an intergalactic conflict.

Most troopers won't make it. The few that do survive become permanently playable as clone squad commanders. In the auto battler-like Command Mode, players build and organize squads while fighting to last as long as possible against overwhelming odds.

Key Features:

-Survival Mode: Build a character from the ground up across multiple battles.

-Command Mode: Characters that make it through Survival Mode can be selected to lead squads against increasingly overwhelming odds.

-100s of weapons, armor types, and gadgets to unlock.

-6 unique biomes with destructible terrain and distinct environmental challenges.

-Dozens of allied and enemy troop types to learn and master.

-Skill-based joystick shooting and tap-to-target control schemes.

-Holotags record the unique exploits of every character.


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).

"The combat is so rewarding you’ll find yourself completely hooked." -PocketGamer

One of Best Original Mobile Games of 2021 -TouchArcade

Blast Waves is a tactical arcade shooter where time only moves as you move, and every shot counts.

Play through the rogue-like Survival Mode as a fresh recruit. Rapidly gain new weapons and abilities while trying to make it through an intergalactic conflict.

Most troopers won't make it. The few that do survive become permanently playable as clone squad commanders. In the auto battler-like Command Mode, players build and organize squads while fighting to last as long as possible against overwhelming odds.

Key Features:

-Survival Mode: Build a character from the ground up across multiple battles.

-Command Mode: Characters that make it through Survival Mode can be selected to lead squads against increasingly overwhelming odds.

-100s of weapons, armor types, and gadgets to unlock.

-6 unique biomes with destructible terrain and distinct environmental challenges.

-Dozens of allied and enemy troop types to learn and master.

-Skill-based joystick shooting and tap-to-target control schemes.

-Holotags record the unique exploits of every character.


Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 42 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Blast Waves is a tactical 'time-bending' shooter set in a sprawling sci-fi universe. Combining the precision of a strategy game with the intensity of an action title, it features a unique mechanic where time is linked to your movement. Explore a massive campaign, scavenge for over 100 weapons and armor pieces, and lead your squad through procedurally generated battlefields. With multiple game modes and deep progression, it's a shooter that demands both reflexes and a plan.

Features

1

Unique time-bending combat mechanic

2

Over 100 weapons and armor types

3

Roguelike and Conquest game modes

4

Procedural destructible environments

Tips

Promotion Videos

Blast Waves (by Kyle Barrett) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, in Conquest mode you build a persistent army, while the Roguelike mode offers unlockable starting gear.

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