Shooter · 1978
Space Invaders
Space Invaders is an arcade video game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and released in 1978. It is one of the earliest shooting games and the aim is to defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 June 1978
- Genre
- Shooter · Arcade
- Length
- ≈ 1 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Mobile
- Studio
- Taito
- Publisher
- Midway Manufacturing
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1978 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Wraps up in one evening
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Space Invaders?
Expect about 1 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Space Invaders with friends?
No, Space Invaders is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Space Invaders on?
Space Invaders is available on Mobile.
What games are like Space Invaders?
In the same spirit: Darius Gaiden, Space Invaders Extreme and Raiden IV x Mikado Remix.
