Space Invaders (1983)
Space Invaders is a fixed shooter game released in 1983 for the Commodore 64 by Keypunch Software. Based on the iconic arcade original, the C64 version challenges players to defend against descending waves of alien invaders using simple but tense left-right movement and precise shooting. Its straightforward controls and escalating difficulty make it one of the most recognizable and enduring arcade-style games on the platform.
Objective Destroy all invading aliens before they reach the bottom of the screen. Controls Keyboard • Fire — Z • Move Left / Right — Arrow keys Gameplay • Use the Z key to fire at the invading aliens • Move left and right to dodge enemy shots • Eliminate all aliens to advance to the next wave • As aliens are destroyed, their movement speed increases Modes • 1 Player (single-player arcade shooter)