Galaxy Wars is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on shooting, so expect plenty of replay value. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Galaxy Wars
In the 2D space shooter Galaxy Wars Alien Shooter, waves of alien attackers must be fought while controlling a spaceship. The game's levels come in a wide variety, and each one has its own unique challenges. You must use your skills and reflexes to ensure your life and the annihilation of the aliens.
How to play Galaxy Wars
Nothing here needs explaining twice. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Aim |
| Left click | Fire |
| WASD | Move |
| R | Reload |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Arcade games live or die on how fast they get going. Galaxy Wars gets going immediately. The result is something you can pick up cold months later.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Shooting gameplay — Aim, fire, repeat
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Galaxy Wars free to play?
Yes. Galaxy Wars is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Galaxy Wars is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Galaxy Wars on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Galaxy Wars?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — aim; Left click — fire; WASD — move; R — reload.
Can I play Galaxy Wars fullscreen?
Yes. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
What kind of game is Galaxy Wars?
Galaxy Wars is a arcade game built around shooting. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
