Galaxies for Windows

Name: Galaxies
Rating: 4.3 (56 reviews)
Author: Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers

By Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers
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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This screensaver offers a simulated universe with real-time 3D pixel animation. Customize galaxy properties and effects for a unique visual experience.

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Pros
- Real-time 3D pixel animation for immersive experience
- Extensive user preferences for customization
- Multiple galaxy themes included
- Detailed universe property settings
- Supports up to 50 different galaxy types
Cons
- Requires user to configure settings for desired effect
- No mention of performance impact on system resources

Galaxies for Windows

By Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers
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GENERAL

Release: March 19, 2001

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 4.1a

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 75,302

Downloads Last Week: 13

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User Reviews

4.3/5

56 User Votes

I like it
Gman193October 4, 2005
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I do injoy watch it
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I see noProblems
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Not too shabby
hellebenderSeptember 24, 2005
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Visually stimulating and a nice array of options. In response to the person who mentioned that it would have been cool in the 80's...that maybe so...but..it was never done...and it would never have been available with this many options. Nicely made!
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None
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is gooooooood
totitoMay 31, 2005
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isperfet for my work in the hospital on the program power point
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nathig about
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one word. BORING!
November 27, 2004
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Come on people! Its the 21 century! This would have been cool in 1989 on a RGB monitor.
Galaxies 4.1 is the one to get
January 8, 2003
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My favorite ever. Visually much more pleasing than the DirectX clouds of Galaxies 5.0. On a fast machine with lots of memory and 50,000 stars, it's eye candy that's like a good ride.
Truely a "Must Have"
December 20, 2002
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My old computer when to the big cyberspace in the sky. When I built my new one this was one of the first screen savers I hunted down. Thanks Cnet. Get this just for the fun of it.
Continues to inspire
April 2, 2002
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Your galaxies products continue to inspire both me and my children. Thank you for sharing your creative works with us.
Amazing light show
March 13, 2002
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Thanks for the great trip and light show. You got it going on!
Amazing graphics and animation
March 11, 2002
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The animation and particle effects are really amazing. You have got it going on.
Incredible light show
March 7, 2002
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This is one of the most beautiful products I have ever seen in my life. Thank you.

Developer’s Description

By Mathematically Beautiful Screen Savers

Picture yourself flying through custom-made galaxies with this screensaver.

The Galaxies screensaver uses real-time 3D pixel animation to create the illusion of flying through custom-designed star systems in a simulated universe. Choose from a wealth of user preferences to customize many aspects of the effects. Several galaxy themes are included to show you what kind of effects are possible. Specify universe properties, including number of stars, galaxies, star trail length, and the initial burst configuration. Up to 50 different galaxy types can be created, each described by its stars, novas, comets, pulsars, radius, rotational speed, tilt angle, colors, and more. The latest version updates the download links for improved reliability.

Galaxies for Windows

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User Reviews

I like it

Not too shabby

is gooooooood

one word. BORING!

Galaxies 4.1 is the one to get

Truely a "Must Have"

Continues to inspire

Amazing light show

Amazing graphics and animation

Incredible light show

Developer’s Description