Galaxy Critter Co.
A cute roguelike tower defense from two part-time developers: build by day, fight a cockroach swarm by night. Out now on Steam.
What Galaxy Critter Co. is
Galaxy Critter Co. mixes tower defense with top-down shooting. You build freely during the day, fight off a cockroach swarm at night, hold your home for eight to fifteen days and then beat a boss to win a run.
9
heroes
80+
buildings, turrets and weapons
100+
passive items
There are nine heroes, nine types of staff, more than 80 buildings, turrets and weapons and more than 100 passive items to combine. The developers name Thronefall, Plants vs. Zombies and Brotato as inspirations.
It comes from two part-time developers who kept patching the demo since January and took it through Steam Next Fest in June. Steam lists the release as 27 September.
Pick it up if
- You like Brotato-style build crafting
- You want short, cheap runs
Maybe skip it if
- You want a deep story
- You dislike chaotic screens
It is one of the games in our weekly release video, releasing on Sunday, 27 September. Every other dated game is on the release timeline.
Galaxy Critter Co. screenshots
Screenshots via the game’s Steam store page · © Rat2 Studio. Facts checked against Steam on 28 September 2026.
Galaxy Critter Co. FAQ
Is Galaxy Critter Co. out?
Yes. Steam lists 27 September 2026 as the release date.
How much does Galaxy Critter Co. cost?
$5.99 on Steam, with a launch discount to $5.09 at the time of writing.
What kind of game is Galaxy Critter Co.?
A roguelike tower defense with top-down shooting: build by day, fight by night.
Who made Galaxy Critter Co.?
Rat2 Studio, two part-time indie developers.