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Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC

Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC

Save the galaxy in the #1 open space action game on mobile!
★ 4.4v2.0.16971.4 MBArcade

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What's New

Version2.0.16
Size971.4 MB
What's New• Fixed the crash during dialogue in the supernova add-on• Fixed the freeze when using cloaking device• Fixed the cloak is rendered black effect• Fixed the crash when saving a screenshot in the action freeze mode
Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD PC screenshot

Players of large-scale space combat who've outgrown mobile constraints benefit most from running Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD on a desktop. This open-world sci-fi action game casts you as Keith T. Maxwell, a veteran pilot tasked with defending the galaxy against alien raiders, pirates, and power-hungry enemies across 30+ star systems and 100+ planets. On PC, you unlock mouse-precision targeting, keyboard shortcuts for combat, and the screen real estate to track your 50+ customizable ships, weapons, and trading goods without constant panning.

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Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD blends mission-driven storytelling with sandbox freedom: a structure that rewards longer desktop sessions. The base campaign runs 10+ hours, with two story expansions (Valkyrie and Supernova) available as in-app purchases, each doubling the main game's scope and adding exclusive ships, weapons, and stations. Moving Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD to a computer desktop reshapes how you engage with this depth: mouse controls let you manage your fleet and cargo with precision, and a monitor's extra screen space means fewer UI taps and clearer sightlines during dogfights.

How a Desktop Session Unfolds

A typical play loop in Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD involves accepting missions from job boards, flying to distant sectors, and deciding whether to fight, trade, or negotiate. On PC, you navigate star charts with keyboard shortcuts, accept contracts without fumbling a touchscreen, and manage your loadout across ships at a glance. The game pauses smoothly when you dock at a space station to buy upgrades, sell commodities, or upgrade your personal Kaamo Club: a customizable headquarters where you stock goods and dock your favorite vessels. This rhythm of exploration, combat, and station management feels more deliberate on a larger display.

Customization and Progression Systems

The progression loop relies on accumulating credits, unlocking new ships, and modifying your arsenal. You acquire over 100 different weapons, power-ups, and trade commodities as you advance through the story and sandbox missions. PC play lets you compare loadouts side-by-side on a full screen without scrolling, making the choice between a nimble fighter and a heavy cruiser feel less cramped than in the chicken invaders arcade shooter style of single-ship, single-screen play. Achievements and leaderboards sync via Google Play game services, preserving your rank across sessions.

Combat, Trading, and Exploration Flow

  1. Accept a mission or sandbox contract from a space station or job board
  2. Travel to the target star system using your ship's navigation computer
  3. Engage enemy fighters or complete trade runs using mouse-aimed weapons and keyboard boost controls
  4. Return to a dock to collect payment, upgrade your ship, or unlock new vessels and weapons
  5. Repeat across 30+ star systems as you unlock story chapters and expand your fleet

Visuals and Design Built for Bigger Screens

Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD features detailed 3D models, high-resolution textures, and orchestral sound design that scale beautifully to a monitor. The Action Freeze feature lets you pause mid-battle and rotate the camera to capture cinematic screenshots from any angle, a feature that rewards PC's extra screen real estate and mouse control. For players drawn to space shooter galaxy wars and infinity shooting game titles, Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD on computer delivers the visual fidelity and control precision those genres demand without the screen-size compromise.

How to Download and Install Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC or MAC:

Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.

Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.

For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.

Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.

  1. Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
  2. Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
  3. You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC.

You can follow above instructions to install Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC with any of the Android emulators available.

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Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC

Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD for PC

Save the galaxy in the #1 open space action game on mobile!

FAQ

Can I transfer my progress from mobile to PC?

Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD syncs achievements and scores through Google Play game services. To preserve your game state when switching devices, link your account to your Google profile on mobile before moving to PC.

Do the story expansions work on PC?

Yes. Valkyrie and Supernova are available as in-app purchases and work on any platform where you've bought them after linking your account. Both expansions unlock immediately and extend the campaign substantially beyond the base game's 10+ hours.

What ships and weapons are available?

You can customize and upgrade over 50 fully customizable spaceships and choose from hundreds of different weapons systems, power-ups, and commodities. Unlocks depend on your story progress and credits accumulated through missions and trading.

Is mouse control better than touch for combat?

Mouse aiming offers faster weapon lock-on and more precise targeting during dogfights compared to touch controls. Keyboard shortcuts for boost, weapons switching, and navigation reduce thumb fatigue during extended play sessions on desktop.

Can I play sandbox missions without the story?

Yes. Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD supports a unique mixture of story-driven, mission-based, and sandbox gameplay. You can pursue open-world trading and random job contracts independently of the campaign, though story missions unlock new systems and vessels over time.

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