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Games like Space Invaders

1999USK 0PC, PlayStation

You move a laser cannon along the bottom of the screen and try to shoot down rows of aliens that speed up as their numbers thin out. It is a simple but timeless arcade shooter whose appeal lies in its rhythm and the mounting pressure of the advancing wave.

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  • Sci-fi setting
  • Pixel art
  • Fast pace
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In short: Games like Space Invaders

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Space Invaders special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Moon Cresta

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1980PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Space Invaders: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and pixel art.

You pilot a ship along the bottom of the screen and fight off waves of Galaxian-style attackers while a moving starfield suggests vertical scrolling. A classic early arcade shooter whose simple rules quickly demand precise dodging and shooting.

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Galaga

Shooting and gunplay

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Ultratron

Shooting and gunplay

Ultratron is a frantic twin-stick arcade shooter in the spirit of Robotron 2084, where you play the last battle droid blasting waves of killer robots. Neon retro visuals, driving sound and upgrades between levels make for a hypnotic flow.

Galaxy Force II

Vast, open spaces

You pilot a spaceship through scrolling space stages in this 1988 arcade shooter, fighting Halcyon's invading forces to save the Junos system. Its appeal lies in fast, demanding dogfights and the classic arcade drive to push one more run further.

Astrosmash

Shooting and gunplay

You man a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen and blast incoming meteors, spinning bombs and other debris before they slip past. Meteors split into smaller fragments when hit, turning every wave into a fast, score-chasing scramble.

Platypus

Vast, open spaces

A fast, frantic arcade shoot-'em-up with a tongue-in-cheek premise about an overcrowded city invading its neighbour. You pilot a ship through waves of enemies in classic score-chasing style.

Droid Assault

Shooting and gunplay

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter where you blast your way through hordes of hostile killer robots. Droids you acquire fight alongside you as a small squad, adding a touch of tactics to the shooting.

Stargunner

Shooting and gunplay

A classic 1990s DOS side-scrolling space shooter where you pilot an elite ship to strike enemy strongholds on a hostile planet. Fast arcade action with weapon upgrades.

Titan Attacks!

Shooting and gunplay

A Space Invaders-style arcade shooter in which you play Earth's last tank commander, blasting waves of alien invaders as you fight across the Solar System to the Titans' homeworld. Upgrades and simple, addictive action drive the gameplay.

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