Alien Swarm 3 vs Galaxy88
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alien Swarm 3
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If you are a fan of arcade games then you will have already played lots of great space arcade games, well now you can take it to the next level with Alien Swarm 3D. The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Its Free so download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.
Galaxy88
Engage in classic arcade-style space combat, shooting down alien invaders. This game offers three difficulty levels and intuitive one-handed controls, perfect for on-the-go play. Compete for high scores and master its bonus scoring system.
- Alien invasion gameplay
- Three difficulty levels
- Retro 8-bit pixel art
- One-handed swipe and tap controls
- Game Center high score competition
- Bonus scoring system
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Shoot down waves of alien invaders from space! Enemies attack in formation, diving and swooping in classic arcade style. Simple to pick up, hard to master. ■ 3 Difficulty Levels - Easy: Perfect for casual players - Hard: A real challenge for experienced gamers - Expert: 4 bosses, 1.2x bullet speed — only for the brave ■ Controls - Swipe: Move your ship left and right - Tap: Fire your weapon Easy one-handed controls for gaming on the go! ■ Features - Retro 8-bit pixel art graphics - Compete for high scores on Game Center - Bonus scoring system — destroy boss escorts for massive points
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Galaxy88 at monthly against Alien Swarm 3's every 23 months. Alien Swarm 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alien Swarm 3 ships an update every 23 months, Galaxy88 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alien Swarm 3 | Galaxy88 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Galatic Droids | TAKASHI HANABE |
In-app purchases
Alien Swarm 3
No in-app purchases
Galaxy88
No in-app purchases








