Alien Attack
Hold the line with a ground cannon as swaying alien formations step down and dive at you.
Alien Arcade Games
Aliens give arcade games personality. Their movement patterns tell you what they are about to do: formations sway and step down, divers peel off to attack, and patrol drones sweep detection cones you must slip past.
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Alien Escape
Sneak past patrol drones and timed laser gates to reach each zone's exit before the clock runs out.
Space Shooter
Blast through numbered enemy waves, grab power-ups and take down the mothership every fifth wave.
Galaxy Defender
Orbit your home planet and shoot down drones, darts, splitters and bombers before they break its shield.
About alien arcade games
Every alien on this site is an original design drawn in code. The games range from classic cannon-versus-formation shooting to stealthy escapes where avoiding a fight is the smartest move.
What to expect
- Readable alien movement patterns to learn and exploit
- Both shooting games and escape games
- Waves or zones that raise the difficulty step by step
- Lives and timers that keep the pressure on
Guides for Alien Arcade Games
AliensAlien Arcade Games GuideThe behavior patterns alien enemies follow in arcade games, and how to read and beat them in our alien-themed titles.Game DesignHow Enemy Waves Work in Arcade GamesAn explanation of how arcade shooters build and escalate enemy waves, and practical ways to read each wave and decide what to shoot first.ShootersSpace Shooter Games ExplainedThe main styles of space shooter, the enemy roles they rely on, and practical tactics for aiming, firing and positioning in our shooters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the aliens from a movie or game franchise?
No. All aliens, ships and effects on Space Arcade Games are original designs created for this site.
Which alien game has no shooting?
Alien Escape. You avoid patrol drones and laser gates instead of fighting them.
What happens if the alien formation reaches the bottom in Alien Attack?
The game ends, even if you still have lives left, so clearing the lowest aliens early is important.