XGalaga WearOS

🔧 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.