Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron

About

You pilot a spaceplane in a chaotic Warhammer 40,000 warzone, blasting enemies in fast arcade-style dogfights. Missions drop you into chaotic firefights where you collect gear to upgrade shields, weapons, and ship cosmetics. The loop is simple but frantic, dodge fire, line up shots, and grind through waves of enemies to climb the ranks. Progression is the hook. Starting as a rookie, you earn teef (status symbols) and unlock customization options that let you tweak handling and visuals. The single-player campaign follows your rise from scrappy underdog to commander, with scripted events tossing you into unpredictable conflicts across alien worlds. Players on iOS average 4.5 stars for its punchy action and grind-focused upgrades, though the mobile controls split opinions. Short sessions make it a solid pick for quick bursts of 40k-scale destruction.

Storyline

The player starts off as a lowly flyboy in the middle of a Waaagh! They squabble over who will lead them as our character climbs the ranks. As some unexpected events unfold on faraway planets, our flyboy finds himself on an adventure that takes us to strange and dangerous places.