Arcade

Galaxian

Galaxian expanded on the formula pioneered by Space Invaders. As in the earlier game, Galaxian featured a horde of attacking aliens that exchanged shots with the player. In contrast to Space Invaders, Galaxian added an element of drama by having the aliens periodically make kamikaze-like dives at the player's ship, the Galaxip.

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1979
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

24 achievements · 445 total points

First Flight Score 1,000 points
5 pts
Bonus Life Score 7,000 points and earn an extra life
5 pts
Formation Kill Get an 800 point bonus by eliminating a diving flagship last in its formation
5 pts
Pathfinder I Clear Wave 1
5 pts
Pathfinder II Clear Wave 2
5 pts
Pathfinder III Clear Wave 3
10 pts
Pathfinder IV Clear Wave 4
10 pts
Sharpshooter I Clear Wave 1 without missing a shot
10 pts
High Scorer I Score 20,000 points
10 pts
High Scorer II Score 40,000 points
25 pts
High Scorer III Score 80,000 points
50 pts
Big Flag I Reach Wave 10
25 pts
Big Flag II Reach Wave 20
50 pts
Pristine Victory Clear Wave 1 with a perfect score of 4,640 points
25 pts
One-Minute Warrior Survive for one minute on your first life
5 pts
Two-Minute Warrior Survive for two minutes on your first life
10 pts
Three-Minute Warrior Survive for three minutes on your first life
10 pts
Flawless Pathfinder I Clear Wave 1 on your first life
10 pts
Flawless Pathfinder II Clear Wave 2 on your first life
10 pts
Flawless Pathfinder III Clear Wave 3 on your first life
10 pts
Flawless Pathfinder IV Clear Wave 4 on your first life
25 pts
Flawless Pathfinder V Clear Wave 5 on your first life
50 pts
Pathfinder V Clear Wave 5
25 pts
Sharpshooter II Clear Wave 1 and Wave 2 without missing a shot
50 pts

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Galaxian frequently asked questions

How do I play Galaxian online with a friend?

Galaxian (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Galaxian on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Galaxian in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Galaxian netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Galaxian have achievements?

Yes, Galaxian has 24 achievements worth 445 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Galaxian for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Galaxian on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.