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ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA

Image: Steam / BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.

  • Arcade
  • Shoot 'em up
  • Classic

The 1981 shoot 'em up: you move your ship from side to side and fire at waves of aliens. A boss can capture your fighter with a beam; rescue it and you fly two at once, with double the firepower and twice the size.

Why play it now

When you fancy a quick game to see how far you get: you set your lives and start from a stage you've already reached.

Who it's for

For arcade nostalgia fans: the 1981 Galaga, with optional scanlines and a choice of old or new version.

When not to pick it

If you want to play with a pad or with a friend: pad support is patchy, there's no remapping and it's single-player.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 65 out of 100
  • Competing: 35 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Disk space
1.5 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
91% positive (954)
Developer
BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Release date
19 APR 2016
Steam genres
Action

Based on what the game states on Steam.

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