Space Invaders

About Space Invaders

Play the classic Space Invaders arcade game online. Defend Earth from waves of alien invaders by shooting them down while avoiding their attacks. How long can you survive?

How to Play

Use arrow keys to move your ship left and right. Press spacebar to shoot. Destroy all aliens before they reach the bottom of the screen. Watch out for their projectiles!

Tips & Strategies

• Stay near the edges of the screen where you can take cover.
• Focus on eliminating the bottom rows of aliens first to give yourself more time.
• Pay attention to the rhythm of the alien movement - they speed up as their numbers decrease.
• Try to eliminate columns of aliens to create paths for your shots to reach the top rows.
• Be patient and methodical - rushing can lead to mistakes.

Game Features

• Progressive Difficulty: Aliens move faster as you eliminate them.
• Multiple Levels: Each wave gets more challenging.
• Score System: Higher rows of aliens are worth more points.
• Lives System: You have three lives to complete as many levels as possible.
• High Score Tracking: Your best scores are saved.

History of Space Invaders

Space Invaders is one of the most influential video games of all time. Created by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978 by Taito in Japan, it became an immediate success and helped establish the shooting game genre. The game's simple yet addictive gameplay, where players defend against waves of descending aliens, has made it an iconic part of gaming history. The distinctive sound effects and increasing speed of the aliens as they're eliminated created a sense of tension that was revolutionary for its time.