Following a triumphant showing at Steam Next Fest and a highly successful open beta, RCADE Corp. and Macaca Games are thrilled to announce that Arcade Galaxy, their unique arcade racing-platformer, will officially launch on Steam by August 15, 2025. (Direct link)
Even in its development phase, Arcade Galaxy has achieved a near-perfect balance of competitive multiplayer racing and classic arcade fun. The game’s evolving map-building tool empowers players to design and share custom tracks, ensuring every race feels fresh, chaotic, and endlessly replayable.
Community Power Fuels Launch Momentum
June was a big month for Arcade Galaxy, with its free demo dominating Steam Next Fest (June 9–16). Many players were drawn into its vibrant galaxy of player-made races, puzzles, and obstacle courses. The festival capped off a month of intense creator activation, where top community builders and streamers generated genuine excitement.
“My community and I loved Arcade Galaxy! We filled private matches, crowned winners with gifts, and had an absolute blast. Great game with a great future!” said ReudigRuediger, a featured creator.
Additional creators like Raimakgames and Bearded Muscle praised the game’s creative potential and fun-first design, with many eager to revisit its “constantly evolving” world. For those curious, Arcade Galaxy will also be present at the East Asia Indie Game Celebration 2025 from August 5 to 19.
Image credit: Arcade Galaxy PR Team (Gameplay)
Refined by Players, Ready for Launch
The May to June open beta proved critical, with developers actively implementing player feedback. This feedback helped to polish controls, balance characters, and enhance the game’s accessible level editor. New tutorials, UI optimizations, and physics tweaks ensure both creators and competitors will hit the ground running at launch.
Launch Features to Look Forward To
- 350+ maps (and counting!) for racing, platforming, and battling
- Intuitive tools to build and publish levels in minutes
- Unlockable, quirky animal avatars with unique skills
- Challenging leaderboards with daily challenges
About Arcade Galaxy
Arcade Galaxy is a celebration of imagination and friendly competition. It empowers players to build, share, and dominate a universe of ever-growing challenges, where every player can be a racer, a warrior, or a visionary designer.