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Crying Suns

By Alternative Shift · iPhone & iPad

4.8 (2.2K)12+$8.99Available now
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When FTL meets Foundation and Dune: Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well. Main Features: - Space explorat

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About Crying Suns

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When FTL meets Foundation and Dune: Crying Suns is a tactical rogue-lite that puts you in the role of a space fleet commander as you explore a mysteriously fallen empire. In this story rich experience inspired by Dune and Foundation, each successful run will uncover the truth about the Empire... and yourself as well.

Main Features:
- Space exploration in a procedurally-generated universe
- Tactical fights between battleships and their squadron fleets
- More than 300 possible story events
- A deep and dramatic storyline structured in 6 chapters
- A dark and disturbing atmosphere inspired by our favorite S-F universes (Foundation, Dune, Battlestar Galactica)

First released on PC and Mac, the indie hit Crying Suns was carefully redesigned for mobile and tablets, including a revamped interface and intuitive touchscreen interactions.

Pay once to get the full Crying Suns experience! No ads, no F2P mechanics! All future updates included.

Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese

If you encounter any problem, please contact us at contact@cryingsuns.com with as much information as possible on the issue.

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Developer
Alternative Shift
Release date
Jun 25, 2020
Latest version
3.0.3
Requires
iOS 13.0 or later
Price snapshot
$8.99 USD
Source checked
Oct 23, 2026

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Is Crying Suns available on iPhone?

Crying Suns is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Crying Suns free?

The recorded download price is $8.99. Prices may vary by region and change over time. Source checked Oct 23, 2026.

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