PAX Aus 2024 Highlight – Which Way Up: Galaxy Games

Playing in zero gravity sounds like a daunting challenge, but the power of friends and games creates an unforgettable experience. Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is a multiplayer game created by Turtle Flip Studio that brings zero gravity to mini-games. Compete with up to four players as you take part in activities designed to test your skills in space. The games are simple but give you complete control of gravity, letting you secure yourself or be weightless when you need to be.

Which Way Up: Galaxy Games was inspired by Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Party. The games within have special names such as Overload or Event Horizon, but are similar to games like tag or red light-green light. This makes it easy to pick up and learn even if you haven’t played games before. Each mini-game lasts for four to six rounds, giving you plenty of chances to recover from a bad round. With 12 mini-games to choose from, there’s something for everyone.

What separates Which Way Up: Galaxy Games from other titles in the party genre is its accessibility. The third-person camera lets you view everything instead of splitting the screens up. There’s also some rubber-banding to prevent players from being too disadvantaged in some games. While there will always be skilled players who master the games, there’s still a chance for new players to pick things up. It’s also fun to jump around in zero gravity, learning about how your movements help you in specific games.

Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is best enjoyed with local multiplayer, though there will be options for online play. Sitting with a group of friends and watching each other’s reactions is fantastic. It’s also great for building some camaraderie or some competitive spirit without anything becoming too serious.

You can get a taste for the zero-gravity fun for yourself in a Steam demo though you must have a controller. You can expect to see Which Way Up: Galaxy Games released sometime in Q1 of 2025!