# Galaxy Warfighter > 2020 video game **Wikidata**: [Q122386408](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122386408) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/galaxy-warfighter ## Summary Galaxy Warfighter is a 2020 single-player action video game developed by Qplaze and published by JoyBits, released on April 16, 2020. The game is available across multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, and supports six languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Russian. It received a 56/100 score on OpenCritic and carries an ESRB rating of Everyone with content descriptors for Mild Fantasy Violence. ## Key Facts - **Publication Date:** April 16, 2020 - **Developer:** Qplaze - **Publisher:** JoyBits - **Genre:** Action game - **Game Mode:** Single-player - **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch - **ESRB Rating:** Everyone (Mild Fantasy Violence) - **Steam Application ID:** 1243100 - **OpenCritic Score:** 56/100 (as of July 1, 2020) - **OpenCritic ID:** 9300 - **Supported Languages:** English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian - **Distribution:** Digital distribution via Steam and Nintendo eShop - **Metacritic Game ID:** galaxy-warfighter - **MobyGames ID:** 144380 ## FAQs **What platforms can Galaxy Warfighter be played on?** Galaxy Warfighter is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. The Steam application ID 1243100 covers the Windows, macOS, and Linux versions, while the Nintendo Switch version is sold through the Nintendo eShop under the ID galaxy-warfighter-switch. **Who made Galaxy Warfighter?** The game was developed by Qplaze and published by JoyBits. It was released as a digital-only title through Steam and the Nintendo eShop. **What type of game is Galaxy Warfighter?** Galaxy Warfighter is a single-player action game. It falls under the video game instance classification and carries an ESRB rating of Everyone due to Mild Fantasy Violence content. **How was Galaxy Warfighter received by critics?** The game received a score of 56/100 on OpenCritic, based on critic reviews compiled as of July 2020. The OpenCritic ID for the game is 9300. **What languages does Galaxy Warfighter support?** The game supports six languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Russian, making it accessible to a broad international audience. ## Why It Matters Galaxy Warfighter represents a modest entry in the 2020 video game landscape, offering a single-player action experience across multiple platforms including the increasingly important Nintendo Switch eShop. Its multi-platform release through both Steam and Nintendo eShop demonstrates a distribution strategy targeting PC gamers and console players alike. The game's availability across Windows, macOS, and Linux also reflects the growing trend of cross-platform PC gaming. While its critical reception was modest, the game contributes to the broader ecosystem of indie and smaller-scale action games released in 2020, a year that saw significant competition in the digital distribution marketplace. The support for six languages also indicates an intentional effort to reach international audiences beyond English-speaking markets. ## Notable For - Multi-platform release spanning PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) and Nintendo Switch - Published by JoyBits, a publisher known for supporting diverse game releases - Available in six languages, demonstrating international market focus - Digital-only distribution model through major platforms - ESRB Everyone rating making it accessible to younger audiences ## Body ### Release and Distribution Galaxy Warfighter was officially released on April 16, 2020, following development by Qplaze and publication by JoyBits. The game was distributed digitally through two primary channels: Steam (for PC platforms) and the Nintendo eShop (for Nintendo Switch). The Steam application carries the ID 1243100 and covers versions for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. The Nintendo Switch version is identified on the eShop as galaxy-warfighter-switch, with the platform represented by the Wikidata item Q19610114. ### Platform Availability The game supports four distinct platforms. The PC version is available across three operating systems—Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux—allowing players on different computer setups to access the title. The console version launched on Nintendo Switch, expanding the game's reach to handheld and television-based gaming. This multi-platform approach is notable for a 2020 release, as it required development consideration for different hardware architectures and input methods. ### Technical Identifiers Galaxy Warfighter is catalogued across numerous gaming databases with the following identifiers: OpenCritic ID 9300, TuxDB ID 7928, Lutris game ID "galaxy-warfighter," SteamGridDB ID 5257863, GameSpot game ID "galaxy-warfighter," Playground.ru ID "galaxy_warfighter," IsThereAnyDeal ID "galaxy-warfighter," MobyGames ID 144380, Metacritic game ID "galaxy-warfighter," GamingOnLinux database ID 18239, Giant Bomb ID 3030-77941, Internet Game Database game ID "galaxy-warfighter" (associated with IGDB ID 131984), VGList video game ID 76769, GamerProfiles game ID "lM69V," GamersGlobal game ID 173024, and SensCritique work ID 41881237. These numerous database entries reflect the game's presence across multiple gaming information platforms and modding communities. ### Localization and Languages The game supports six languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Russian. This multilingual support indicates a deliberate localization effort to reach players beyond English-speaking markets, particularly in Europe where the French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian languages represent significant gaming audiences. The localization covers the game's interface, text, and potentially audio elements. ### Critical Reception Galaxy Warfighter received a score of 56 out of 100 on OpenCritic, calculated as the OpenCritic Top Critic Average based on reviews available as of July 1, 2024. The game was rated by 14 critics on the platform. This score places it in the lower-middle range of reviewed titles, indicating modest critical reception upon release. The OpenCritic listing can be found under their game ID 9300. ### Rating and Content The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) assigned Galaxy Warfighter a rating of "Everyone," with the content descriptor "Mild Fantasy Violence." This rating indicates the game is considered appropriate for players of all ages, with violence that is cartoonish or fantastical in nature without realistic violence or graphic content. This rating choice broadens the potential audience and allows the game to be marketed to younger players and families. ### Developer and Publisher Qplaze served as the developer for Galaxy Warfighter, handling the game's creation and technical development. JoyBits acted as the publisher, managing distribution, marketing, and release logistics across the various platforms. Both companies operate within the digital distribution ecosystem, with JoyBits specifically leveraging Steam and Nintendo eShop for title placement. ### Game Classification The title is classified as a single-player action game, meaning it is designed for individual play rather than multiplayer modes. The action genre encompasses real-time gameplay requiring quick reflexes and often incorporates combat, exploration, or platforming elements. As a video game instance, it exists within the broader taxonomy of interactive entertainment software. ## References 1. Steam 2. Nintendo eShop 3. OpenCritic 4. GameSpot 5. RAWG 6. Q124398839