Atari 2600

Space Invaders

Earth is under attack from rows of bomb dropping aliens, and you need to defend it! The rows of aliens begin at the top of the screen, and you control a laser cannon at the bottom of the screen. Your goal is to earn points by shooting the aliens before they can land. The aliens march back and forth, and each time the end of the screen is reached they will drop one row closer to the bottom. Shoot them all, and you move on to the next (tougher) level, but if even one of them lands the game is over. From time to time a flying saucer will pass by along the top of the screen; shoot this to earn extra points. Just above your laser canon are three shields; these can be used to hide from the alien's...

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1980
Developer: Taito Corporation
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

14 achievements · 175 total points

A Good Start Clear the board for the first time! Every achievement is blocked if you activate the double shot trick or play outside of Mode 1
3 pts
Exponential Growth Clear the board for the third time
5 pts
Is This The Real Life? Clear the board for the fifth time
10 pts
Don't Stop Me Now Clear the board for the 10th time
25 pts
I Wanna Be The Very Nest Clear the board for the 15th time! Double shot trick allowed
25 pts
Stepping On Bugs Score 500 points
2 pts
Smashing Bugs Score 1,000 points
5 pts
A Space Odyssey Score 2,000 points
10 pts
Starship Trooper! Score 3,000 points
10 pts
Xenomorph Killer! Score 4,000 points
25 pts
Bug Sniper Clear the bottom line of invaders without damaging other enemies
10 pts
Some Are Born Great Clear the top line of invaders without damaging other enemies
25 pts
Rudder Problem Clear the board on the first round without going left or getting killed
10 pts
Transcendent Thought Clear the board before the bugs advance for the fourth time. Double shot trick allowed
10 pts

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Space Invaders frequently asked questions

How do I play Space Invaders online with a friend?

Space Invaders (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Space Invaders on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Space Invaders in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Space Invaders netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Space Invaders have achievements?

Yes, Space Invaders has 14 achievements worth 175 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Space Invaders for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Space Invaders on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.