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Space Invaders-Style DOS Games
Hold off waves of aliens while watching the space around your ship. This collection includes a close DOS tribute to the early arcade format alongside games with mouse aiming, upgrades and weapon heat. The archived programs have their own release dates, controls and scoring rules.
Browse all 5 games ↓A few places to start
- Invaders 1978
A DOS tribute with a fixed three-key layout. The name recalls the arcade inspiration; this build is the v02 update.
- Cosmic Ambush
Manage weapon heat and collect upgrades while working through the manual's 31-level challenge.
- Cheesy Invaders
Use the mouse to aim the ship and fire at approaching aliens for score and level bonuses.
Archive entries
↑↓ Select · Enter Open| Game | Platform | Year | Genre | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BiobombersAim at alien targets in Biobombers, using mouse shots and a reserve of missiles against tougher enemies and motherships. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Cheesy InvadersAim a spaceship with the mouse and shoot the approaching aliens, earning points for enemies and a bonus for each cleared level. | DOS | 1994 | Shooter | PLAY |
Cosmic AmbushSurvive waves of alien attackers while managing weapon heat, collecting upgrades and choosing when to spend a smartbomb. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Invaders 1978James Eibisch's DOS tribute to Space Invaders, with a fixed three-key layout and increasingly fast waves of descending aliens. | DOS | 1996 | Shooter | PLAY |
Space CrusadersA compact Space Invaders-style DOS shooter with simple horizontal movement, a dedicated pause key and changing planetary backgrounds. | DOS | 1999 | Shooter | PLAY |
