Among the Stars in IOS

Build a base in space.

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Our Expert Score

90/100

Among the Stars is a stellar digital adaptation of the award-winning board game. It successfully captures the depth of the original card-drafting mechanics while adding the convenience of automated scoring and physical layout management. The sci-fi theme is beautifully realized, with each of the 8 alien races having unique abilities that fundamentally change your strategy every time you play.

The tactical heart of the game—balancing power reactors with the placement of over 120 different location modules—is incredibly deep. You're not just building a base; you're managing a complex network of diplomatic, military, and commercial interests. The single-player campaign is particularly impressive, offering challenge-based missions that twist the base rules in creative ways. Whether playing asynchronously online or tackling the campaign, Among the Stars offers a premium board gaming experience on mobile.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.5.8Tue Nov 05 2019

Add VP scores per card at the end game station review

Add race skills replays

Increase online game timeouts

Fix Minireen ability in campaign mission

Fix Humareen ability for some buildings type

Fix Business Office when resuming a game

Fix game crashes


Among the Stars is a digital version of the highly acclaimed board game & a 2015 Origins Awards Best Card Game Nominee.

Imagine a distant future. A once peaceful galaxy has been torn apart by war. Alien races fight for power and dominance. And then a new threat appears on the horizon, with the potential to wipe them all out. In the face of this new enemy, all races must make peace and unite to survive. You represent one of those races. Your goal is to help build space stations throughout the galaxy, to promote trade among the races, strengthen diplomatic relations and help defeat the new threat you all face. However, your most important task is to make your space station the greatest of them all. Among The Stars will allow you to select locations through card drafting, and use them to build your station, scoring victory points based on their placement. Construction lasts four years, and the alien race with the most points at the end wins.

BUILD

Build your base in space! Use your cards to build new modules for your space station. Choose your cards carefully. If you do not use a card, your opponent may do so. Do you want to build in a location so it benefits your station, or simply because you do not want your opponents to build there?

POWER

Manage the power reactors across your space station. It is crucial to plan ahead and build enough power reactors to sustain the expanding base. Power reactors have a short range so you need to cleverly plan the layout of your base to maximize power usage.

DIPLOMACY

There are five different location types. Balancing the station is key to victory. By careful planning and taking advantage of card abilities you can create amazing combinations that will bring you ahead of your opponents. Over 120 card locations guarantee high replayability and a lot of strategic depth.

RACE

Each race has a unique skill that can be used to snatch victory from your opponents. Using race skills forces you to change the style of your play and adds another layer of complexity to your decision-making process.

OBJECTIVES

Objectives are another way to gain an advantage over your opponents. You can play it safe and ignore them, or you can risk it and try to claim the objective for additional reward.

CAMPAIGN

Enjoy a single player challenge-based campaign. All campaign missions alter the rules of the base game in a unique way. Every mission requires a different strategy to bring you victory.

AMONG THE STARS MAIN FEATURES:

A digital version of the highly acclaimed board game

A unique single player campaign

Card drafting mechanics combined with physical card layout with 120 cards

8 different races, each with their own skill

A cross-platform asynchronous online multiplayer and local multiplayer for 3 to 4 players

Challenging AI opponents

8 miscellaneous objectives helping you to get an advantage over your opponents

Leaderboards, in game manual and tutorial for newcomers


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Among the Stars is a digital version of the highly acclaimed board game & a 2015 Origins Awards Best Card Game Nominee.

Imagine a distant future. A once peaceful galaxy has been torn apart by war. Alien races fight for power and dominance. And then a new threat appears on the horizon, with the potential to wipe them all out. In the face of this new enemy, all races must make peace and unite to survive. You represent one of those races. Your goal is to help build space stations throughout the galaxy, to promote trade among the races, strengthen diplomatic relations and help defeat the new threat you all face. However, your most important task is to make your space station the greatest of them all. Among The Stars will allow you to select locations through card drafting, and use them to build your station, scoring victory points based on their placement. Construction lasts four years, and the alien race with the most points at the end wins.

BUILD

Build your base in space! Use your cards to build new modules for your space station. Choose your cards carefully. If you do not use a card, your opponent may do so. Do you want to build in a location so it benefits your station, or simply because you do not want your opponents to build there?

POWER

Manage the power reactors across your space station. It is crucial to plan ahead and build enough power reactors to sustain the expanding base. Power reactors have a short range so you need to cleverly plan the layout of your base to maximize power usage.

DIPLOMACY

There are five different location types. Balancing the station is key to victory. By careful planning and taking advantage of card abilities you can create amazing combinations that will bring you ahead of your opponents. Over 120 card locations guarantee high replayability and a lot of strategic depth.

RACE

Each race has a unique skill that can be used to snatch victory from your opponents. Using race skills forces you to change the style of your play and adds another layer of complexity to your decision-making process.

OBJECTIVES

Objectives are another way to gain an advantage over your opponents. You can play it safe and ignore them, or you can risk it and try to claim the objective for additional reward.

CAMPAIGN

Enjoy a single player challenge-based campaign. All campaign missions alter the rules of the base game in a unique way. Every mission requires a different strategy to bring you victory.

AMONG THE STARS MAIN FEATURES:

A digital version of the highly acclaimed board game

A unique single player campaign

Card drafting mechanics combined with physical card layout with 120 cards

8 different races, each with their own skill

A cross-platform asynchronous online multiplayer and local multiplayer for 3 to 4 players

Challenging AI opponents

8 miscellaneous objectives helping you to get an advantage over your opponents

Leaderboards, in game manual and tutorial for newcomers


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 182 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Among the Stars is the digital adaptation of the Origins Awards-nominated board game. Set in a war-torn galaxy, players represent alien races who must unite to build space stations. Through card drafting and strategic placement, you'll construct modules, manage power reactors, and score victory points over four years. Featuring over 120 cards, 8 unique races, and a dedicated single-player campaign, it offers deep strategic depth and high replayability.

Features

1

Official Digital Board Game

2

Solo Challenge Campaign

3

8 Unique Playable Alien Races

4

120+ Unique Card Locations

5

Asynchronous Online Multiplayer

Tips

Promotion Videos

Among the Stars Gameplay Runthrough - YouTube

Related Videos

Among the Stars review and tutorial - YouTube

Among the Stars - How to Play & Review - YouTube

Among The Stars - Official Teaser Trailer | Latin American Games Showcase - YouTube

Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, it supports local multiplayer for 3 to 4 players, as well as cross-platform asynchronous online play.

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