Galactic Raider has two modes::
- Fly your Galactic Raider through different galaxies filled with asteroids and hostile enemies to carry out 40 levels of rewarded missions to combat with fighters, destroy various targets, provide escort, rescue stranded ships, extract friendlies captured by enemies, deliver supplies, raid enemy cargo and collect diamonds and gold to help upgrade your ship. Choice of spacecraft for different firepower and maneuverability. Power up your fighter with armor, turret, turbo-charged engines, triple barrels, shields, mines, bombs, wave guns, invisible croak, EMP, and guided missiles! Work your way up from a recruit to admiral as you gain experience and complete missions.
- Player vs Player dogfight over the network in asteroids fields with your custom spacecrafts and weapons stash.