Games like Galaga on Switch
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Galaga (1981) run on Switch. The cheapest is Sky Force Reloaded at € 9,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Switch is the most convenient way to play console classics, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online libraries covering NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Mega Drive and Game Boy Advance, plus a very healthy market for remasters and retro-styled indie games in the eShop.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Sky Force Reloaded Indie
€ 9,99A gorgeous indie vertical shmup in the Galaga arcade lineage.
Sky Force Reloaded is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Sky Force Reloaded runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1
€ 19,99Eleven Namco classics emulated faithfully, Galaga and Galaxian among them.
Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
ZeroRanger Indie
€ 11,99A brilliant modern vertical shooter with tight formations of enemies and an arcade credit system.
ZeroRanger runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Switch
These alternatives to Galaga are listed on the main page, but do not run on Switch:
All 5 games like Galaga