Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 21 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Controls: 28 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Story: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 956 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise25% are divided33% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Developed and published by Bandai Namco, this re-release brings the iconic space shooter into the modern era while meticulously preserving the original gameplay, visuals, and sound that made Galaga a staple in arcade halls worldwide.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game’s pace and increasing difficulty keep you engaged, encouraging you to improve your skills and aim for higher scores.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The crisp, colorful graphics and catchy sound effects bring that classic arcade atmosphere to life.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack and sound effects are faithfully recreated, featuring the iconic shooting sounds, explosions, and catchy background tunes that heighten the tension and excitement throughout gameplay.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
7 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Works very well on both my Linux laptop and on my Steam Deck.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay21 reviews
Difficulty16 reviews
Graphics10 reviews
Audio9 reviews
Steam Deck7 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs75% still recommend
Accessibility100% still recommend
Monetization33% still recommend
Players complain
Controls79% still recommend
Performance43% still recommend
Story100% still recommend
Interface50% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$3.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $3.99
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