Galaxy Rush

By Alex Vasiliu, iOS Solution Architect

Galaxy Rush is a fast-paced arcade game in which players guide an astronaut through an endless corridor of space obstacles by tapping to instantly reverse the character's vertical direction. The single-input mechanic is simple to learn, but escalating speed and increasingly dense obstacle patterns ensure the skill ceiling remains high enough to engage experienced players across many sessions. Runs are short by design, making it easy to pick up and immediately want to beat a previous score with one more try after every failure and near miss. GameCenter publishes results to a global leaderboard and tracks achievements, giving players clear goals to chase across repeated runs.

Tech stack

Technical details

• SpriteKit framework with Decorator design pattern
• Calendar algorithm for Daily Rewards
• Fluid animations and transitions with SKAction
• Compatibility for all current and upcoming devices
• Lottie for native rendering of high-quality animations