Galaxy Storm is a space shooter arcade style game. There are 50 main stages featured with waves, bosses, power ups, pickups, and special weapons. Each stage has normal, hard, expert, and nightmare difficulties. There are 14 unlockable space fighters, each with unique characteristics. Each space fighters has 5 upgradeable specifications. There are also 5 types of special weapons player can use with 8 upgradable specifications. Players need to use stars they collect from gameplay to unlock space fighters, special weapons, and upgrades.