Games like ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
If ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA is your kind of game, the closest matches are Space Warpster, Nova Swarm and Asteroid Blasters — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its addictive rhythm and timing, enemy patterns are iconic and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA: First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
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Space Warpster
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Top pick for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Nova Swarm
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Second-strongest match for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
Asteroid Blasters
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Third-strongest match for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
A Blast From The Past
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Ranked #4 for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Nevultra
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Ranked #5 for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Viral Reload EX
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Ranked #6 for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Cosmic Cruiser
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Ranked #7 for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Martian Invaders
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Ranked #8 for ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
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AsteroidsHD
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Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Engage in space-warfare with your friends and foes! Dodge and destroy asteroids while trying to stay alive in multiplayer! Replay value is endless with massive combinations of in-game ship upgrades, modifications, and customization. Destroy Asteroids and Aliens to gain the edge!
PAC-MAN 256
WHY THIS
Shares high score chasing and a hypnotic mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…
Lode Runner Legacy
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Shares a retro mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Lode Runner Legacy is the latest edition in the popular Lode Runner series. Players control “Runner” to recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and minefields. Enjoy the ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay, an updated Voxel visual style and powerful game editors. Ver.2.0 Update is out now!
Space Invaders Extreme
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Shares a hypnotic mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
City Air Battle
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Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
City Air Battle is a flying racing and shooting game where you will pilot a fighter jet to compete with opponents in the air over real cities, hitting various targets and avoiding buildings. You can also engage in intense aerial battles with opponents.
PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
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Shares a retro mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
Climber
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Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
This is a little adventure in the depths of a mysterious cave. Try on the role of a rescuer and try to save the lives of a team of missing cavers as quickly as possible. You will need concentration, discipline and strong hands, because the owners of these depths do not like uninvited guests.
Nuke Bomberman
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Reviewers of ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cross-mention this title as a similar play.
In this exciting game, you will find yourself in a maze where every step could be your last. Your task is to navigate through the twisty corridors, using bombs to blast through walls and monsters.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bit Blaster XL
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
TYRONE vs COPS
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.
Orbt XL
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
Toree 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
A bite-sized 3D Platformer sequel with more focus on the things people enjoyed in the first game like fast gameplay, flow focused levels and cute costumes (two this time).
UBERMOSH Vol.5
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Priced ~75% under ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA on Steam right now. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.
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Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Star Fetchers
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
The Lab
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
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TEKKEN 7
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Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
TEKKEN 8
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Shares a tense mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
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Shares a nostalgic mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
Tales of ARISE
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Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Tales of Berseria™
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Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
SCARLET NEXUS
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Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
SOULCALIBUR VI
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Shares a nostalgic mood with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
GOD EATER 3
WHY THIS
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc., the studio behind ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA. Shares Action with ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA.
Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!
Frequently asked about ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
- Does ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA run on Steam Deck?
- ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA 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 ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA cost?
- ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA are Space Warpster, Nova Swarm, Asteroid Blasters.
- Who developed ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA?
- ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.
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