What's a good iOS game for when I'm feeling nostalgic for old-school arcade shooters?

Dude, Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter totally nails that retro vibe. It's got the classic vertical scrolling shooter thing going on, but with updated graphics. Good for a quick blast from the past!

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Okay, so if you're like me and sometimes get a craving for those old arcade games, Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter is worth checking out. From a technical standpoint, the controls are super responsive, which is key for a shooter like this. I'm running it on my iPhone 13, and it's smooth as butter – barely uses 60MB of RAM, which is sweet. The dev team really thought about the power-up system; it's not just random stuff, but strategically placed to help you out when you're in a tight spot. Reminds me of the games I used to play at the pizza place as a kid, but without the sticky joystick, haha. Plus, the graphics are updated enough to not be *too* retro, if you know what I mean. No more spaghetti code situations here, seems pretty well optimized!

Key Features

Responsive touch controls for precise aiming
Retro arcade-style gameplay with modern graphics
Strategic power-up system for tactical advantage

"Awesome graphics and abilities… like playing the arcade…"

β€” 5β˜… User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
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Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter

by Dino Game Limited

β˜…4.7
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Screenshots

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Category

Action Games

Platform

ios