Goodboy Galaxy

A 2D puzzle platformer where alien worlds loop back around

Goodboy Galaxy Ltd. · Released Oct 25, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 114
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 1, 2024
Minimum PC: 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Goodboy Galaxy?

This 2D action-adventure platformer follows Maxwell, a dog seeking help for his collapsing homeworld. You explore alien worlds through branching levels, shoot enemies, upgrade your blaster, and fight bosses. Along the way, you meet characters and collect friendship cards.

For you if...

+you like a lighthearted tone and quirky characters
+you want to play with someone in local co-op

Not for you if...

−you prefer steady forward progress without revisiting earlier levels

What players say

94% of 114 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive platforming, pixel art, and soundtrack. Some mention frustrating difficulty spikes; a completion-focused review also criticizes the demanding minigame rank requirements.

Screenshots and trailer

Goodboy Galaxy system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Goodboy Galaxy?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Goodboy Galaxy have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Goodboy Galaxy run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 98
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Japanese.

Does Goodboy Galaxy use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam