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If Space Invaders left you wanting more, this list of 31 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 4 attributes. Master of Magic Classic comes closest (89/100).

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GenreAdventure
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Year 1978Dev Taito

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The closest game to Space Invaders is Master of Magic Classic — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Syndicate and Crossy Road follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Space Invaders

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Space Invaders. Each one has been evaluated across 4 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Master of Magic Classic
Adventure
SoloFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 749RAWG👍 80%· 25
Year 1994Dev MuHa Games · AtariPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Syndicate
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalCyberpunk
IGDB69· 4
Year 1993Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Crossy Road
Adventure
SoloIsometricFree to Play
IGDB80· 1
Year 2014Dev Hipster WhaleOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping shooter

Bomberman
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometric
IGDB58
Year 1985Dev Hudson Soft

✓ Nearly identical: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Asteroids
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Atari · Adventure International

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay

Galaxian
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Namco · Midway

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay

WarioWare: Touched!
Adventure
SoloRanged2D
IGDB70· 2
Year 2004Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 1 · Nintendo

✓ Like Space Invaders, it's known for single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Centipede
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer
IGDB75· 2
Year 1981Dev Atari

✓ If you enjoyed Space Invaders, expect shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay

Resogun
Adventure
SoloSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB86· 11OC85· 45
Year 2013Dev Housemarque · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

Galaga
Adventure
SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D
IGDB70· 2
Year 1981Dev Namco Limited · MidwayOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Space Invaders, expect shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonPixel Art
IGDB91· 2
Year 2003Dev Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Space Invaders, expect single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, visual third person and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Adventure
SoloIsometricTactical
Year 1992Dev Electronic Arts · Gremlin Interactive

✓ If you enjoyed Space Invaders, expect shooter, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, while skipping setting scifi

Gradius
Adventure
SoloSci-FiMultiplayerSpace2D
IGDB75· 1
Year 1985Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting space, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

Alien Swarm
Adventure
SoloSci-FiIsometricCo-opMultiplayer
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev ValveOn PC

✓ Like Space Invaders, it's known for shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, melee combat and co op

Ms. Pac-Man
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerRangedPixel Art
IGDB84· 2
Year 1982Dev General Computer Corporation (GCC) · Bally Midway

✓ Shared with Space Invaders: single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Space Invaders?
The closest game to Space Invaders is Master of Magic Classic, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 1 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Space Invaders?
The three closest games to Space Invaders are: 1. Master of Magic Classic (89/100, 1 shared attributes) 2. Syndicate (93/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Crossy Road (90/100, 2 shared attributes). All share Space Invaders's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 31 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Syndicate similar to Space Invaders?
Yes, very much so — Syndicate scores 93/100 similarity to Space Invaders. They share 3 attributes, including single-player focus and setting scifi. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Space Invaders?
The best Shooter games similar to Space Invaders are Asteroids, Galaxian, Centipede and Resogun. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Space Invaders attributes like single-player focus.
How is similarity to Space Invaders calculated?
We compare Space Invaders against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Space Invaders experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.