Games like Galaga on Xbox
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Galaga (1981) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Arcade Game Series: Galaga at € 3,99. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
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.
Arcade Game Series: Galaga
€ 3,99The faithful digital re-release of the arcade classic.
Arcade Game Series: Galaga runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Galaga are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Galaga