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Pilot a physics-driven space fighter that shifts into a mech, using weapons and terrain to survive procedurally assembled missions.
Released 29 Oct 2015
Switch Ship and Mech
Throw Foes into Asteroids
Drift Through Dogfights
Brand New features!! The Void DLC offers endless gameplay, Online Leaderboards, and a Daily Challenge that allows players to compete worldwide for the top score. Anime inspired 2D space combat simulation at its best! GALAK-Z is a modern, A.I.
Developed by 17-BIT · Published by 17-BIT









GALAK-Z casts you as a pilot fighting through hostile space in an anime-inspired 2D shooter. Its episodic campaign is divided into seasons made up of missions with procedurally assembled layouts and enemy encounters.
Combat depends on momentum and positioning: thrust, drift, brake, and boost to manage enemy pursuit. Switch between your ship and mech form, fire weapons or missiles from a distance, and use the environment—or throw foes into it—when fighting up close.
Missions offer weapon and equipment upgrades as you progress. Rogue Mode makes a season-ending defeat cost your run, while Arcade Mode provides mission checkpoints so you can retry without restarting the whole story. The Void DLC adds endless play and daily score challenges.
Players who enjoy GALAK-Z often praise its tactical, physics-driven space combat, especially the contrast between ranged ship fighting and close-up mech battles. Reviewers also highlight its anime-inspired visuals and lively presentation. Others find the learning curve and run resets punishing, and some say repeated runs become too similar.






| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 35 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 78/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |