Name: FTL: Faster Than Light (Android Port)
Author: adamkulik, ZNix

FTL: Faster Than Light

Pocket Wormhole

Native Android port of ZNix's Project Wormhole open-source C++ FTL engine rewrite, developed by Adam Kulik. Brings Subset Games' spaceship simulation roguelike to Android phones and tablets with a tailored mobile touch interface, crew and weapon management controls, and low battery consumption.

Original Dev: Subset Games

Port Maintainer(s): adamkulik, ZNix

Asset Requirement: PC / Steam / GOG Files Required

Overview & Highlights

Open-source C++ engine reimplementation of Subset Games’ acclaimed spaceship simulation roguelike. Features a custom mobile-first touch UI for crew stationing, power allocation, and weapon targeting, running at native display resolution with minimal power draw.

Asset Dump & Legal Setup Guide

Copy ftl.dat from your legally owned Steam, GOG, or Humble copy of FTL: Faster Than Light.
Transfer ftl.dat to /sdcard/PocketWormhole/ on your device.
Install the Pocket Wormhole APK from GitHub releases.
Launch and command your spaceship across the galaxy.

Hardware Compatibility & Driver Notes

Native C++ SDL2 engine with ultra-low power consumption and zero special driver requirements.

Controls & Input Setup

Customized touch interface designed specifically for phones and tablets. Mouse and keyboard input also fully supported.