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1999PCPlayStation

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.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The closest matches for Space Invaders are Moon Cresta, Galaga and Space Pirate Trainer. 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 gameplay over story.

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

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Space Pirate Trainer

Gameplay comes before story

A VR arcade shooter where you dual-wield blasters and a shield against waves of drones and robots, physically dodging and aiming. Fast, intense and built around chasing high scores.

Gyruss

Gameplay comes before story

A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

Galaxy Force II

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Raiden

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Ultratron

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Stargunner

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Astrosmash

Gameplay comes before story

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.

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