Why It Plays Well
- Waves of aliens
- Shields
- Score & lives
Arcade game
Space Invaders
A canvas take on the 1978 arcade classic with waves, shields and rising speed.
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Controls
- Left/Right: move
- Space: fire
- P: pause
Compatibility
Desktop: supported. Mobile: not supported. Touch: untested (emulation only, no real device).
Landscape orientation.
Attribution
Credits and licence
Original work © 2013 Dave Kerr. Licence information: MIT.
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FAQ
Space Invaders: questions and answers
Is Space Invaders free to play?
Yes. Space Invaders is free to play in your browser on Endless. There is nothing to download or install and no account to create.
How do you play Space Invaders?
Left/Right: move. Space: fire. P: pause.
Can I play Space Invaders on mobile?
Desktop: supported. Mobile: not supported. Touch: untested (emulation only, no real device).
Who created Space Invaders?
Dave Kerr created Space Invaders. Licence information: MIT. Source and attribution details are linked in the credits section on this page.
Game details
What to expect
Defend Earth from descending waves of invaders.
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