Space Shooter
Destroy every alien before they reach the bottom.↑↓←→
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Play to set a score, then submit it to the board.
About Space Shooter
Space Shooter is a loving throwback to Space Invaders, and it earns the nostalgia honestly. A formation of aliens marches down the screen in that unmistakable side-to-side shuffle, dropping fire as they descend, and you slide your ship along the bottom picking them off before they reach you. Clear a wave and the next one comes faster — the pressure ratchets up until your reflexes crack. Two habits keep you alive: thin out the edges of the formation first to buy yourself room to dodge, and never sit still, because a parked ship is a free target. When an alien slips low, drop everything and kill it, since the ones nearest the bottom are the ones that end your game. Learning the formation's rhythm lets you fire into columns on the beat instead of spraying and praying. It plays free in the browser with keyboard or touch controls, no download, and stores your best score so there is always a number taunting you to go again.
How to play
- Move your ship with the arrow keys or by dragging with the mouse or your finger.
- Fire with Space or tap — hold to keep shooting.
- Destroy every alien in the wave before they reach the bottom.
- Dodge enemy fire. Lose all your lives and the game is over; clear a wave to face a faster one.
Strategy & tips
- Pick off the edges of the formation first to give yourself more room to dodge.
- Keep moving — a stationary ship is an easy target for enemy fire.
- Prioritise enemies that have dropped lowest; they threaten to end the game.
- Fire in bursts aimed at columns rather than spraying randomly.
- Learn the formation’s side-to-side rhythm so you can time your shots and retreats.
FAQ
Is Space Shooter free?
Yes — it runs free in your browser with no download or sign-up, on desktop and mobile.
How do I control my ship?
Arrow keys or mouse/touch drag to move, and Space or tap to fire. Hold to keep shooting.
How do I win a wave?
Destroy every alien in the formation. Clearing a wave brings a new, faster one.