Defend Earth from waves of alien invaders! Move your cannon left and right, fire upward, and destroy all aliens before they reach the ground. One of the first shooting games ever made.
Space Invaders is pure arcade comfort food — easy to start, addictive to master. There's no end — just how long you can keep going and how many points you can bank. Controls: One or two keys do most of the work. Spacebar to jump, arrow keys to move — that's usually enough. Tips to get better: Combo multipliers usually reset on contact — prioritize survival over aggression when your chain is high. If a level feels impossible, you're probably missing a mechanic the game hasn't taught you yet. Collect everything on your first run through a level — you'll know what to skip on future attempts. If you're drawn to games with a space, invaders flavor, Space Invaders hits that spot cleanly. Give Space Invaders five minutes. You'll find out pretty quickly whether it clicks for you.