Play Space Invaders - The Original Game (Europe) Online

Dodge the alien swarm’s laser rain, pick them off one by one, and try not to panic when they suddenly drop faster—those chunky 16-bit pixels make every near-miss feel tense.

Developer: Taito

Genre: Shooter

Released: 1994

File size: 106 bytes

Game Overview

Space Invaders on SNES is basically the arcade classic you remember, but with that sweet 16-bit glow-up. The aliens still march down in those perfectly spaced rows, that eerie soundtrack still creeps you out, and yeah—you'll absolutely panic when they suddenly speed up. The controls feel just right on a Super Nintendo pad, and those bright, chunky pixels make the whole thing pop way more than the original.

What I love is how it doesn’t try to be fancy. No power-ups, no gimmicks—just you, a laser cannon, and that sinking feeling when the swarm gets way too close to the bottom. It’s weirdly meditative once you get into the rhythm, but don’t let that fool you; one missed shot and suddenly you’re scrambling. Perfect for quick sessions when you just wanna zone out and blast some pixels.

Also, that iconic pew-pew sound? Still hits the same. If you’ve got nostalgia for arcade cabinets or just want a no-nonsense shooter, this port’s got you covered.