Retro arcade action meets modern roguelike strategy. In Galactic Rogue: Invaders, blast through endless waves of alien swarms in a tribute to the classic. Clear the screen, draft powerful upgrades, and evolve your ship. Every run is a unique battle for survival.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are still tuning the details of this game, hopefully with the community”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“at least 6 months”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“better balance, more game modes, and specifically more roguelike trees to be released”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“a fully playable version. please refer to "About this" section for details”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“It will be slightly discounted during the EA”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Discord”
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Planned Release Date: March 2026

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About This Game

Don't just Dodge. Evolve.

Galactic Rogue: Invaders fuses the pure, adrenaline-pumping gameplay of 80s arcade shooters with the infinite replayability of modern roguelikes. This isn't just a nostalgia trip—it’s a tactical test of adaptation and theory-crafting.

Pilot a lone starfighter into the heart of a mechanical alien armada. Your reflexes will keep you alive, but your build will make you legendary.

🚀 A Classic Reimagined

Paying homage to the iconic formations and movement patterns of Galaxy Invaders, we’ve dialed up the intensity. Powered by Unreal Engine, experience the classic "invader" mechanic rendered with modern lighting, explosive particle effects, and responsive controls that feel tight and satisfying.

🧬 Kill. Clear. Mutate.

The core loop is simple but deep: Clearing the screen is just the beginning. After annihilating a wave of enemies, time freezes, offering you a critical choice from a randomized pool of upgrades.

  • Equip Split-Shot Warheads to cover the screen in bullets?

  • Install Homing Lasers to focus on dodging while your ship does the aiming?

  • Sacrifice fire rate for Devastating Nuke Procs?

∞ Infinite Strategic Depth

No two runs are ever the same. As you progress, your upgrades stack and interact, creating powerful Synergies. You might build a "Glass Cannon" that melts bosses in seconds, or a "Tank" that ram-kills enemies with energy shields. The choice—and the consequences—are yours.

Key Features

  • Arcade Soul, Roguelike Heart: The definitive vertical shooter experience, enhanced with procedural generation and permanent progression systems.

  • Limitless Build Crafting: Draft from hundreds of active and passive skills. Stack multidirectional shots, elemental effects, and defensive drones to create a screen-clearing monster.

  • Dynamic Difficulty: The swarm learns and adapts. Face evolving enemy patterns that shift from simple formations to complex Bullet Hell challenges.

  • Epic Boss Encounters: Test your build against massive motherships and mechanical monstrosities.

  • Retro-Modern Aesthetics: Classic pixel-art style enhanced with dynamic lighting, bloom, and a pumping Synthwave soundtrack.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz
    • Memory: 128 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 3000
    • Storage: 16 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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