Space Invaders
Defend Earth from waves of descending aliens in this legendary arcade shooter!
About Space Invaders
Space Invaders is a pioneering arcade game created by Tomohiro Nishikado and released by Taito in 1978. It is widely considered one of the most influential video games of all time, helping to establish the shoot-em-up genre. The game's simple yet addictive gameplay of shooting descending alien formations captivated millions and ushered in the golden age of arcade gaming.
How to Play
Move your ship left and right along the bottom of the screen using arrow keys or A/D. Press Space to fire bullets at the alien formation above. The aliens march sideways and drop down a row when they reach the screen edge, getting closer each time. Destroy all aliens to advance to the next wave. Don't let them reach your position!
Tips & Strategies
- •Start by targeting aliens on the edges to slow down the formation's horizontal movement.
- •Only one bullet can be on screen at a time — make every shot count.
- •As the alien count decreases, their movement speed increases dramatically — be ready.
- •Stay near the center of the screen to have better coverage of the entire formation.
- •Watch for alien bullets — dodging is just as important as shooting.