No Man's Sky in IOS

Space Exploration & Survival

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

92/100

No Man's Sky stands as one of the most remarkable turnarounds in video game history. What began as a polarising release years ago has transformed into a breathtaking sci-fi simulation masterwork. Stepping into your starship and breaking through a planet's atmosphere into the void of space without a single loading screen remains an absolute thrill that never loses its magic.

The gameplay loop strikes a satisfying balance between relaxed exploration and intense survival mechanics. Whether you want to catalog bizarre alien flora and fauna, construct elaborate base complexes on serene paradise worlds, or engage in high-stakes space battles against Sentinel forces, the game offers immense freedom. The post-launch additions—ranging from fleet management to mech suits and deep aquatic exploration—ensure that there is always a new goal on the horizon. It is a genuine masterpiece for sci-fi enthusiasts.

Reviewed on: Thu Oct 15 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Look, Hello Games deserves credit for not abandoning this project years ago, but let's be realistic: procedural generation still breeds repetition. Once you've seen a dozen planets, you've seen the underlying templates. Resource grinding and inventory management dominate far too much of the early to mid-game experience.

On mobile and tablet, the port is technically impressive, but controls feel crowded on touch screens. It's a decent sandbox if you like self-directed goal setting, but if you expect a tightly scripted narrative or deep combat systems, you will be disappointed.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible scale with seamless space-to-planet transitions
  • Impressive technical feat on supported Apple hardware
  • Extensive crafting and base-building options
  • Repetitive core resource grinding loop
  • Combat mechanics remain weak and floaty
  • Inventory management is tedious

Technical Report

Performance: Requires Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 or A17 Pro+). Frame rates hover around 30-60 FPS depending on scene complexity and hardware; expect device heat and battery drain.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Difficulty Presets
  • Custom Control Mapping
  • UI Scaling

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy chill, self-driven space sandbox exploration and base building without demanding combat.

Skip if: You demand sharp combat mechanics, tightly structured quests, or hate inventory management.

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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun (40yo critical gamer)
  • Hardware: iPad Pro M2
  • Playtime: 45 hours
  • Status: Reached Galactic Core & Built Main Base

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 7.13Wed Nov 04 2026

Forsaken 7.13

- Fixed an issue that caused the cycle weapon button to be missing when piloting an Exocraft.

- Added the ability to activate Auto-run by tapping the button.

- Improved haptic feedback when playing at higher framerates.

- Fixed an issue that would cause the ship roll controls to appear when getting in or out of your starship on.

- Fixed an issue that meant tapping on planet waypoints did not bring up the relevant UI.

- Added support to dismiss inventory pop-ups by using back button in top left.

- Improve starship handling when using the Thumbstick control method.

- Fixed an issue that caused a missing icon in the tooltip about Exocraft acceleration.

- Fixed an unlocalised string for the Uncapped Max FPS setting in the Display & Graphics settings.

- Added a message to when you tap on the Community Expedition tile in trial mode to explain the game mode.

- Fixed an issue that could cause the crosshair to disappear after tutorial boxes appear on screen.

- Fixed an issue that could cause button prompts to appear at low resolution.

- Fixed overlapping text when claiming a space station.

- Fixed text overlapping with switch weapon button prompts when playing with a controller.

- Fixed an issue causing misaligned tiles on the Catalogue & Guide page on some iPad devices.

- Added a variant of the Corvette Haulage mission that requires package delivery to space stations.

- Fixed an issue that caused Corvette Haulage packages to be difficult to deliver to delivery management boxes.

- Fixed an issue that caused players to drop packages when disembarking their corvette.

- Fixed an issue that prevented the collection of salvageable parts from space hulks.

- Fixed an issue which caused players to lose mementos when purchasing new Corvette parts from the Forsaken Trader when their inventory was full.

- Fixed an issue with the tutorial for the Forsaken traders.

- Improvements to mission markers displayed for seamless warping.

- Improvements to clarity of information displayed to the player when using minimal HUD mode.

- Fixed an issue that caused multiple ships to land at Planetary Outpost landing pads.

- Fixed an issue that could prevent the player being able to enter freighters after freighter battles.

- Fixed an issue which caused some Corvette parts to snap incorrectly while being built.

- Fixed an issue that caused Corvettes to occasionally collide when leaving the Space Anomaly.

- Updated the corvette configuration / edit mode to allow the deletion of certain Corvette parts that could block players within Corvettes.

- Visual improvements to new Corvette parts.

- Optimisations to Corvette parts.

- Fixed a rare crash related to downloading base images.

- General stability improvements.



Requires iOS 26.0 or later. Compatible with 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, iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, 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 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, iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A20 Pro), and iPad mini (A20 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular.

*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Play the beginning of the game for free.

One-time purchase unlocks the full game which includes 10 years of updates.

Supported Specifications:

*Devices: iPhone 11, iPad Mini (6th generation) or iPad Air (4th generation) or iPad (10th generation) or iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd generation) and later models

*Chipset: Devices with Apple A12 or later

*RAM: 4 GB or more

*Operating System: iOS 26.0 and above

*Storage Space: 4 GB of available storage space

Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man's Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action.

In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you'll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before - and perhaps never will again.

Now including...

Play with all major updates since launch: Foundation, Pathfinder, Atlas Rises, NEXT, The Abyss, Visions, the 2.0 BEYOND update, Synthesis, Living Ship, Exo Mech, Desolation and the 3.0 update, ORIGINS, Next Generation, Companions, Expeditions, Prisms, Frontiers, Sentinel, Outlaws, Endurance, Waypoint (4.0), Fractal, Interceptor, Echoes, Omega, Orbital, Worlds Part I (5.0), Worlds Part II, Relics, Beacon, Voyagers (6.0), Remnant, Xeno Arena, The Swarm and COSMOS (7.0).

An epic voyage to the centre of a shared universe awaits, allowing you to explore, trade, fight and survive.

Embark on an epic voyage

At the centre of the galaxy lies a irresistible pulse which draws you on a journey towards it to learn the true nature of the cosmos. But, facing hostile creatures and fierce pirates, you'll know that death comes at a cost, and survival will be down to the choices you make over how you upgrade your ship, your weapon and suit.

Find your own destiny

Your voyage through No Man's Sky is up to you. Will you be a fighter, preying on the weak and taking their riches, or taking out pirates for their bounties? Power is yours if you upgrade your ship for speed and weaponry.

Or a trader? Find rich resources on forgotten worlds and exploit them for the highest prices. Invest in more cargo space and you'll reap huge rewards.

Or perhaps an explorer? Go beyond the known frontier and discover places and things that no one has ever seen before. Upgrade your engines to jump ever farther, and strengthen your suit for survival in toxic environments that would kill the unwary.

Share your journey

The galaxy is a living, breathing place. Trade convoys travel between stars, factions vie for territory, pirates hunt the unwary, and the police are ever watching. Every other player lives in the same galaxy, and you can choose to share your discoveries with them on a map that spans known space. Perhaps you will see the results of their actions as well as your own...


Ratings & Reviews

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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces with no loading screens and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you will discover places and creatures that no other player has seen before—and perhaps never will again. Whether you choose to be a fighter preying on vulnerable ships, a trader establishing lucrative resource routes across star systems, or an explorer venturing deep into the uncharted cosmos, your journey is entirely up to you.

Features

1

Procedurally generated infinite universe with over 18 quintillion planets

2

Seamless transitions from outer space to planetary surfaces

3

Comprehensive crafting, base building, and resource management systems

4

Diverse playstyles including Exploration, Combat, Trading, and Survival

5

Full cross-platform multiplayer and community expeditions

Recommended Links

Official Website

Patch notes and release history.

Official Site

News on this game

After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad  Ars Technica

Ars Technica - Mon Oct 12 2026

No Man’s Sky is coming to iOS later this month; Hello Games has squeezed the galaxy onto mobile  Rogueliker

Rogueliker - Mon Oct 12 2026

No Man's Sky Brings Full Decade of Updates to iPhone and iPad for Under 5GB  BigGo Finance

BigGo Finance - Mon Oct 12 2026

No Man's Sky is somehow coming to mobile, and Hello Games says it's partly thanks to Light No Fire  Eurogamer.net

Eurogamer.net - Mon Oct 12 2026

iOS - No Man's Sky  No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky - Mon Oct 12 2026

After the Comeback of the Century, No Man's Sky is Chasing the Final Platform Frontier  DualShockers

DualShockers - Mon Oct 12 2026

Apple’s Indie Games Week Brings Some Console Favourites to iPhone  iPhone in Canada

iPhone in Canada - Mon Oct 12 2026

No Man's Sky hits iPhone soon, and it's only 4GB in size  Neowin

Neowin - Mon Oct 12 2026

No Man’s Sky to launch on iPhone and iPad on October 28 — The Verge  UA.NEWS

UA.NEWS - Mon Oct 12 2026

'Vampire Crawlers', '9 Kings' and more: Apple welcomes 7 new Indie games to App Store  Deccan Herald

Deccan Herald - Mon Oct 12 2026

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Q&A

Yes, No Man's Sky can be played completely offline, though connected online play enables shared planet discoveries, community expeditions, and multiplayer hubs.

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