Space Invaders games are nostalgic for so many people, with the first one arriving all the way back in 1978, meaning the franchise is nearly 50 years old at this point. Since the release of the arcade original, Space Invaders has landed on numerous platforms with various different games, so let’s look at the best ones you can play on mobile, Nintendo Switch, and on the various PC handhelds (like the ASUS Rog and the Steam Deck).
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Here are the best space invaders games:
Space Invaders Forever
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
If you want the classic Space Invaders experience on console, this is a great place to start. A budget title, Space Invaders Forever is a faithful recreation of the original arcade classic, with updated visuals, an interactive soundtrack, and even up to four-player local co-op. With sixteen stages and plenty of fun to unlock, this is a blast from the past.
This package also includes Arkanoid vs. Space Invaders, a mash-up of the two classics that sees you fighting off invading aliens with the infamous Arkanoid paddle. Smash through waves of invaders to unlock characters from TAITO’s esteemed history. This is a thrilling way to travel through the company’s historic halls.
Space Invaders Invincible Collection
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
Here’s one for the purists. Space Invaders Invincible Collection gathers some of the most iconic early entries in the franchise, all presented impeccably and with visuals that look sharp while perfectly mimicking the old-school games you know and love. The Space Invaders Invincible Collection includes the following games:
- Space Invaders (1978, Arcade) – b/w
- Space Invaders (1978, Arcade) – color
- Space Invaders Part II (1979, Arcade)
- Majestic Twelve: The Space Invaders Part IV (1990, Arcade)
- Super Space Invaders ’91 (1990, Arcade)
- Space Invaders Extreme (2008)
- Space Invaders Gigamax 4 SE (2018)
- Space Invaders DX (1994, Arcade)
- Space Cyclone (1980, Arcade)
- Lunar Rescue (1979, Arcade)
Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!
Portable platforms: Nintendo Switch
Stick with us. This is worth it. First of all, if you love the classic arcade experience then you probably love Puzzle Bobble already. We certainly do, as you can read in our Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! review. However, there’s more to this package than just those adorable dinosaurs (dragons?) who love shooting bubbles and solving puzzles.
Tucked away within this package is Puzzle Bobble Vs Space Invaders, a really fun new twist on both iconic franchises. Play with up to four friends in local multiplayer, and play as Bub, Bob, or a series of cute friends to shoot down aliens from above with your bubbles. It’s simple, but it’s a really cute way to bring these two classic games together.
Space Invaders
Portable platforms: iOS and Android
OK, this one pretty much does what it says on the tin. This is just classic arcade Space Invaders on mobile. However, you can choose between touch controls, tilt controls, and a fun selection of overlay options to give a fresh spin on the classic.
It doesn’t get more pure than this, but if you just want to blast those aliens like you’re back in the 70s then this is the way to go.
Space Invaders Extreme
Portable platforms: Steam Deck and Windows handhelds
If you’ve played one Space Invaders game, you already know what to expect from Space Invaders Extreme, but this one is available to those of you who want to enjoy it on a PC handheld. You can expect heightened visuals, great audio, and gameplay that can entertain you for hours.
Alright, folks, we hope you enjoy this blast from the past and have some exciting Space Invaders games to play. If you need to bag yourself some gaming freebies, make sure to snap up the latest Wuthering Waves codes, Genshin Impact codes, and Blox Fruits codes.