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🔧 Android & Wear OS Compatibility
Minimum SDK: API 34 — Android 14
Target SDK: API 36 — Android 15
Compile SDK: API 36 — Android 15
XGalaga requires Android 14 (API 34) or higher to install and run.
The game is optimized for Android 15 and is perfect for Wear OS 5 devices, including Samsung Galaxy Watch models running Android 14 or newer.
🚀 XGalaga – Classic Arcade Shooter for Wear OS
Bring classic arcade action to your wrist with XGalaga, a retro-inspired fixed shooter based on the legendary Galaga-style gameplay. Take control of a lone starfighter, blast through waves of alien enemies, and chase high scores — all fully optimized for Wear OS smartwatches.
Designed specifically for round watch displays, XGalaga delivers smooth performance, responsive controls, and fast pick-up-and-play sessions that feel right at home on your wrist.
▶️ How to Start
You begin each game with 3 lives
From the main menu, tap anywhere on the screen that is not a menu item to start
Preserves the classic “Tap to Start” arcade experience
Bonus ships awarded at 20,000 and 50,000 points
🕹️ Controls (Wear OS Optimized)
Move your ship left and right using any of the following:
Tap Controls — Tap the screen to move
Press Controls — Press down on the screen for responsive movement
Bezel Controls — Rotate the bezel to steer with precision
Choose the control method that feels most natural for you.
🎛️ In-Game Menu Options
🔫 Fire Mode
Fire: Auto (Default) — Your ship fires automatically
Tap “Fire: Auto” to switch to “Fire: Manual”
Tap again to return to Auto Fire
When Manual Fire is enabled, autofire is disabled and you must tap to shoot.
🔊 Sound
Sound: On (Default)
Tap “Sound: On” to switch to “Sound: Off”
Tap again to re-enable sound
🚪 Exit Game
Tap “End Game – Exit App” to safely close the game
Exits cleanly using the game’s internal exit routine
🎮 Features
Classic arcade fixed-shooter gameplay
Optimized for round Wear OS displays
Multiple control options: tap, press, bezel
Fire mode toggle: Auto or Manual
Sound on/off toggle
Smooth performance on modern smartwatches
Perfect for quick, addictive arcade sessions
👾 Built for Arcade Fans
Whether you grew up in the arcade era or are discovering classic shooters for the first time, XGalaga delivers timeless gameplay in a modern Wear OS-first experience.
Tap. Shoot. Survive.
Arcade action — now on your wrist.
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