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Invaders

Move the defense cannon, break the descending formation, and survive each faster return volley.

Genre
Arcade
Difficulty
Medium
Play time
3-10 minutes
Updated

Controls released · Page keys restored

Immersive scene ready
Controls inactive · Focus or tap to play
Sound

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Destroy each descending invader formation.

  • MoveLeft arrow · Right arrow
  • FireSpace
Sandboxed packageIsolated game originLeaderboard disabled

What is Invaders?

Invaders is a free browser game in the arcade genre on Browser Game Lab. It loads directly on the page, is designed for desktop browsers, and clearly reports incompatible touch-only devices before loading the package.

Best for
Arcade
Difficulty
Medium
Session length
3-10 minutes
Scoring
This game tracks local stats in your browser instead of a public leaderboard.

How to play

Learn the objective before jumping into a new run.

  • Use the left and right arrow keys to move the defense cannon.
  • Press Space to fire into the descending formation.
  • Clear each wave before the invaders reach the bottom.

Controls

Desktop keyboard and pointer instructions for this game.

  • Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cannon.
  • Press Space to fire into the descending formation.
  • This release is keyboard-only and does not claim touch support.

Tips

Small habits that can improve your score.

  • Fire through one column to create a safer lane for later shots.
  • Keep moving when enemy fire aligns with the cannon.
  • Watch the lowest invaders first because they shorten your reaction time.

FAQ

Quick answers for common questions.

Does Invaders support mobile controls?

No. This reviewed release uses a desktop keyboard.

Is this the pinned upstream game?

Yes. The package is tied to the reviewed commit and MIT notice recorded on the page.

Are results uploaded?

No. The package does not expose a public score Bridge in this release.

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Open-source package details

This version is pinned, self-hosted, and reviewed independently from future upstream changes.

Author
Susam Pal
License
MIT
Pinned source
a8830218
Full commit
a8830218e7a9034ac7d671f436abd4d6e30e8066
Reviewed build
06d6e348
Integrity
sha256:06d6e348fc1ff3941b7965fb4e3802ae78298d7d2abf32de73e5c262c4970099

Attribution

Copyright (c) 2016-2025 Susam Pal

Modifications

  • Added an offline CSP and local review adapter.

Third-party notices

  • InvadersMIT · Copyright (c) 2016-2025 Susam PalLICENSE.txt

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