Rank 01Why this
Also Mechs and Rogue-lite, like GALAK-Z.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like GALAK-Z
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked GALAK-Z also play
The closest matches to GALAK-Z: Starward Rogue, CRYPTARK, Sublevel Zero Redux, Hell is Other Demons, and Astebreed: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares zero gravity movement with GALAK-Z.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Hell is Other Demons
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like GALAK-Z.
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Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like GALAK-Z.
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Mega City Force
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Shoot 'Em Up, like GALAK-Z.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like GALAK-Z
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: 17-BIT
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 78% of 200 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- 80s anime aesthetic and synthwave soundtrack
- Enemies have the best ai ever seen
- Fluid ship to mecha transformations with realistic momentum
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Intense
More games like GALAK-Z, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to GALAK-Z
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Binding of Isaac
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like GALAK-Z.
LUFTRAUSERS
Why this: Same challenging mood as GALAK-Z.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below GALAK-Z at current Steam store prices.
Intrusion 2
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with GALAK-Z.
Nuclear Throne
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like GALAK-Z.
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
Why this: Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like GALAK-Z.
TOP DOG
Why this: Also Mechs and Rogue-like, like GALAK-Z.
Strike Suit Infinity
Why this: Also Mechs and Space, like GALAK-Z.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to GALAK-Z, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Orbital Gear
Why this: Also Mechs and Space, like GALAK-Z.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like GALAK-Z.
Echoes+
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like GALAK-Z.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
CRYPTARK
Why this: Also Mechs and Rogue-lite, like GALAK-Z.
Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Mechs and Shoot 'Em Up, like GALAK-Z.
Astral Ascent
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like GALAK-Z.
Mega City Force
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Shoot 'Em Up, like GALAK-Z.
About GALAK-Z
The closest matches to GALAK-Z: Starward Rogue, CRYPTARK, Sublevel Zero Redux, Hell is Other Demons, and Astebreed: Definitive Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If GALAK-Z is your kind of game, the closest matches are Starward Rogue, CRYPTARK and Sublevel Zero Redux — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and intense, and single out its environmental interaction and procedural upgrades. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About GALAK-Z: Brand New features!! The Void DLC offers endless gameplay, Online Leaderboards, and a Daily Challenge that allows players to compete worldwide for the top score. Anime inspired 2D space combat simulation at its best! GALAK-Z is a modern, A.I.
Is GALAK-Z worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 200 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 80s anime aesthetic and synthwave soundtrack
- Enemies have the best ai ever seen
- Fluid ship to mecha transformations with realistic momentum
- Mastering zero gravity controls feels like pure bliss
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's a game I really WANT to like, with its marriage of Robotech/Macross aesthetics and Luftrausers style play, but I find the controls awkward and frustrating.”
“The control scheme has WASD movement which is relative to the position of your mouse cursor, meaning that if your cursor is at the bottom of the screen, A is right and D is left. I got to the end of the second 'season' before the sheer…”
People who play it also play: Starward Rogue, CRYPTARK, Sublevel Zero Redux
Frequently asked about GALAK-Z
Can I run it?
Does GALAK-Z run on Steam Deck?
GALAK-Z is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does GALAK-Z cost?
GALAK-Z is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to GALAK-Z?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GALAK-Z are Starward Rogue, CRYPTARK, Sublevel Zero Redux.
Who developed GALAK-Z?
GALAK-Z was developed by 17-BIT.