ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
Released Apr 2016
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!
90% positive · 945 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $3.99
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Evaluation
ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA is a faithful PC port of the classic 1981 arcade game, released on Steam on April 19, 2016. The store description makes no mention of planned DLC, expansions, seasons, or any post-launch content. The game is presented as a complete, self-contained product — a straight port of the original arcade experience with some modern presentation options (scanline filters, sound settings, and the ability to toggle between game versions). There are no DLC listings, no developer posts announcing future content, and no roadmap of any kind. This game launched as a finished product and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete port of the 1981 arcade classic with scanline/sound settings and old/new version toggle. No mention of DLC, updates, or future content.
Short description confirms this is a port of the original arcade game with no indication of ongoing content development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
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 in this space-age shooter.
Destroy all the enemies to advance to the next stage!
Retrieve a captured fighter and combine into a Dual Fighter!
Try your hand at Challenging Stages that appear after every few levels, and aim for a perfect score!
With multiple enemy formations, the high-risk, high-reward of the Dual Fighter, and the Challenging Stages, there's plenty here for even the most hardcore players!
This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions - perfect for true fans of the game.
Experience the shining star of 80's arcades for yourself!
Move the fighter left and right, and destroy the waves of incoming aliens in this space-age shooter.
Destroy all the enemies to advance to the next stage!
Retrieve a captured fighter and combine into a Dual Fighter!
Try your hand at Challenging Stages that appear after every few levels, and aim for a perfect score!
With multiple enemy formations, the high-risk, high-reward of the Dual Fighter, and the Challenging Stages, there's plenty here for even the most hardcore players!
This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions - perfect for true fans of the game.
Experience the shining star of 80's arcades for yourself!
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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