
Play Galaxian Online
Galaxian is a shoot 'em up in which the player is at the bottom of the screen, with an arrangement of aliens at the top. The player moves left and right to aim at an alien, then shoots a bullet up the screen, and the alien it hits is killed. The aliens are classed as Drones, Emissaries, Hornets and Commanders, with those higher up the screen scoring more points when destroyed. At set intervals an enemy will move down the screen towards you, escorting a bomber, which is a moment of high danger. Clear a wave and another is generated.
Available Versions
Galaxian (1983)(MSX)
Galaxian (bootleg, set 1) [Bootleg] (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Recreativos Franco S.A. Spanish bootleg) (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Irem) (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Namco set 2) (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (bootleg, set 2) [Bootleg] (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Namco set 1) (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Taito) (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Midway set 1) (1978)(Arcade)
Galaxian (Midway set 2) (1978)(Arcade)
- DeveloperNamco Limited
- PublisherNamco Limited
- Release Date1983-12-31
- GenresAction
- PlatformsMSX
- Players6
Galaxian Series
How to Play Galaxian in Your Browser
1. Click Play
Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.
2. Use Controls
Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.
3. Save Progress
Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.
Pro Tip
For the best experience playing Galaxian, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.
Emulator Keyboard Configuration

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Last updated: 2025-04-26T00:57:13.716Z
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