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Galactic Glitch

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97%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, monetization
97% User Score Based on 362 reviews

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Galactic Glitch is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Crunchy Leaf Games and was released on June 3, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Galactic Glitch is a twin-stick roguelike shooter featuring physics-based combat where you manipulate the battlefield with a gravity gun. Sling asteroids, deflect enemy rockets, and launch foes into each other while exploring hostile space, unlocking new abilities, and discovering secrets. Smart strategy and build crafting are key to overcoming permadeath challenges.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews
gameplay55 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and satisfying physics-based combat system, allowing players to grab and throw objects and enemies, which adds a fresh layer of strategy to gameplay.
  • The controls are tight and responsive, making the fast-paced action enjoyable and engaging, with a variety of weapons and upgrades that encourage experimentation.
  • The game has a vibrant visual style and an excellent soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience and making it a pleasure to play.
  • Some players find the game too easy, especially once they learn enemy patterns and effective strategies, leading to a lack of challenge in later runs.
  • The meta-progression system feels somewhat limited, with some upgrades not significantly impacting gameplay, which can lead to repetitive experiences over time.
  • There are reports of performance issues on certain platforms, such as the Steam Deck, and some players have expressed dissatisfaction with the game's balance and weapon variety.
  • gameplay
    105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Galactic Glitch" is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging twin-stick shooter dynamics, and innovative object-throwing features that add a unique twist to the roguelite experience. Players appreciate the satisfying controls, diverse enemy interactions, and the addictive gameplay loop, although some express concerns about balance and content variety in later stages. Overall, the game combines fluid mechanics with a compelling progression system, making it a standout title in its genre.

    • “Galactic Glitch has smooth and satisfying gameplay and a killer soundtrack.”
    • “Amazingly tight, clean, and mechanical twin-stick shooter with both roguelike and roguelite modes, fire soundtrack, fun bosses, great enemy variety, interesting decisions, powerful upgrades... hell yeah.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, with challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking.”
    • “Between achievements depending on mechanics that are promised in future updates, in-game upgrades you can buy related to those mechanics that just don't do anything, and the lack of balance in weapon selection (some weapons just don't feel like they'd ever be any good except in specific builds and you can't control what builds you get, you can't switch weapons mid-run either), the game seems like it really needed another few months in the oven before it was ready to come out of early access.”
    • “They removed a large part of their main gimmick from the game, significantly lowered player agency, made their upgrade/level-up system less interesting and more basic, and somehow messed up their gameplay's main appeal.”
    • “The amount of polish that went into the base mechanics is what sets it apart, but all the other moments in the game feel like I'm playing a worse version of other games.”
  • graphics
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, clean aesthetics, and vibrant colors, often compared to titles like "Geometry Wars" and "Star of Providence." Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the combination of excellent graphics, responsive controls, and a dynamic art style, which enhances the overall gameplay. While most reviews highlight the impressive visual effects and fluidity, a few critiques mention issues with the UI and flow.

    • “The graphics are great, the throw mechanic works surprisingly well and is a lot of fun, and there is a variety of upgrades and weapons that allow for a lot of tactical choices in a single game.”
    • “The game features stunning graphics, well-chosen colors, and excellent music.”
    • “From the moment I launched the game, I was captivated by its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay.”
    • “Couldn't get past the graphics and UI; it does not flow well together, in my opinion.”
    • “I played the prologue a lot, which already felt like a finished game, but after the first minutes of playing, I'm astonished that the already well-polished graphics still got better. It feels much more 'glitchy' now, and I've never seen such nice effects, explosions, warps; everything is on point.”
    • “The art style.”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality, fitting well with the art direction and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the engaging soundtracks for various biomes and boss fights, describing them as catchy and immersive, with many stating that the music is a standout feature that keeps players engaged. Overall, the soundtrack is considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's vibrant atmosphere and dynamic gameplay.

    • “Galactic Glitch has smooth and satisfying gameplay and a killer soundtrack.”
    • “The music is top notch for each biome as well as boss fights, which keeps you engaged during your runs.”
    • “The vibrant visuals and immersive soundtrack transport you to a fantastical world.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally considered decent, with some players noting its barebones nature, which complements the roguelite mechanics and replayability. While it may not be the primary focus, the narrative features engaging twists and character development that enhance the overall experience, making it a worthwhile addition to the gameplay.

    • “The story is well-written and full of twists and turns, keeping me hooked from beginning to end.”
    • “The storyline is both engaging and thought-provoking.”
    • “The intricate plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the character development was top-notch.”
    • “While the story seems pretty barebones, that's not really the point of the game.”
    • “There isn't much story, but what is here is implemented very nicely.”
    • “The story of 'AI Mom Breaks the Universe' is lacking depth and engagement.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, largely due to its roguelite mechanics, creative weapon builds, and engaging combat. While some players find it fun, a few note that it may not offer as much replay value in its current state, suggesting that future updates could enhance this aspect further.

    • “The roguelite mechanics offer a ton of replayability, and the story is pretty decent.”
    • “An action-packed game with physics-based combat, creative weapon builds, and endless replayability.”
    • “Tons of replayability.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while it performs well on larger screens and offers good physics, users have reported poor performance and UI design issues on the Steam Deck, leading some to consider refunds.

    • “+ Good physics and optimization.”
    • “I think people will like this, but the poor performance on the Steam Deck, along with the poor UI design for the Steam Deck, means that I am going to have to refund this.”
    • “I've been playing using Moonlight/Apollo to stream to my living room TV with a controller, and the game is optimized for the big screen.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players appreciate a balanced progression system that avoids excessive grinding, with meaningful unlocks and quick runs. However, some express frustration with certain mechanics that lead to repetitive tasks and obstructions, making the experience feel tedious despite the initial satisfaction of unlocking new content.

    • “The progression system hits that sweet spot where unlocks feel meaningful, but you're not grinding for hours to get basic stuff.”
    • “Grinding in this game is rewarding; every hour spent feels like it contributes to my overall growth and enjoyment.”
    • “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with fun activities, making the experience feel less like a chore and more like an adventure.”
    • “It's used even worse here, as you keep bumping into obstructions until you get the unlock, but having the unlock really just means tediously going into all these locked 'reward' rooms and animations every run from then on.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model is praised for its absence of microtransactions, battle passes, and premium currency, providing a straightforward and player-friendly experience.

    • “The game respects players by avoiding aggressive monetization strategies.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without pushing for additional purchases.”
    • “No microtransactions, no battle pass nonsense, no 'premium currency'.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative and pushes players to spend more than they should.”
    • “It's frustrating to see essential content locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its ethereal music and ambient sounds, which together create an immersive and otherworldly experience that enhances gameplay.

    • “The ethereal music and ambient sounds create an otherworldly atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “Nice atmosphere too, which is great.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as enjoyable and natural, enhancing the experience without feeling forced. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in gameplay mechanics that lead to amusing interactions, such as launching enemies into one another.

    • “Fun and a bit funny, without trying too hard—thank god for that.”
    • “This is an essential core mechanic (it can even absorb small enemies and rocket barrages! I launched one monster into another—hilarious!).”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development as exceptional, noting that it is intricately woven into the plot twists, which enhances the overall engagement and suspense of the game.

    • “The intricate plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the character development was top-notch.”
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Galactic Glitch is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Galactic Glitch is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing Galactic Glitch.

Galactic Glitch was released on June 3, 2025.

Galactic Glitch was developed by Crunchy Leaf Games.

Galactic Glitch has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Galactic Glitch is a single player game.

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