Star Fox 64
Also known as Lylat Wars
Star Fox 64 is a 1997 rail shooter developed by Nintendo EAD for the Nintendo 64, known as Lylat Wars in some regions, putting players in the cockpit of an Arwing fighter as ace pilot Fox McCloud and his squadron defend the Lylat system from the mad scientist Andross.
Most stages guide the ship along set paths as players blast enemies, dodge obstacles, perform barrel rolls to deflect fire, and take down massive bosses, while branching routes triggered by in-game performance create alternate paths and multiple endings that add replay value. It was famously bundled with the Rumble Pak, introducing many players to force-feedback vibration, and its fully voiced, wisecracking characters and radio chatter became iconic.
Widely regarded as the high point of its series, it delivered polished, exciting arcade-style action and endlessly quoted one-liners. It has been remade for a later handheld and re-released on subsequent Nintendo hardware and subscription services, giving new players a convenient way to fly with the Star Fox team.
Where can you play Star Fox 64 today?
Device by device, which of the 2 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Whisker Squadron: Survivor (€ 19,99).
- Mac
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on Mac.
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on PlayStation.
- Xbox
- None of the alternatives to Star Fox 64 runs on Xbox.
- Switch
- Whisker Squadron: Survivor (€ 19,99) and Star Fox 64 3D (€ 39,99).
- Steam Deck
- Whisker Squadron: Survivor (€ 19,99).
Games like Star Fox 64
Modern alternatives to Star Fox 64, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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Whisker Squadron: Survivor Indie
€ 19,99An indie rail shooter directly inspired by classic Star Fox gameplay.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Whisker Squadron: Survivor runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Star Fox 64 3D
€ 39,99Official Nintendo 3DS remake with updated visuals and controls.
Star Fox 64 3D runs on Switch. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck.
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