Space Shooter
Shoot enemy ships in this classic space shooter. Dodge bullets and rack up the high score!
How to play
- Use ◀/▶ buttons or arrow keys to move your ship left and right.
- Press Space or the FIRE button to shoot upward at enemy ships.
- Dodge enemy bullets (red) — each hit costs a life.
- Enemies that reach the bottom or ram you also cost a life.
- Earn 10 points per enemy destroyed; the game speeds up over time.
Use arrow keys or on-screen buttons to move your ship. Press Space or FIRE to shoot. Survive enemy ships and bullets to rack up points!
How it works
Space Shooter is a classic top-down arcade game playable directly in your browser. You pilot a ship at the bottom of the screen, shooting waves of enemy ships that descend from the top. Dodge enemy projectiles while clearing each wave to advance.
Use the arrow keys or WASD to move your ship left and right, and the spacebar to fire. Enemy ships fire back at increasing frequency as you progress through waves. Power-ups occasionally drop from destroyed enemies.
The game tracks your score and high score for the session. No download or account is required — reload the page to start a fresh game.
Worked example
Clear the first wave without taking damage
- Start the game and position your ship in the center.
- Fire rapidly at the nearest enemy in each row as they descend.
- Watch for enemy bullet patterns and dodge sideways rather than backward.
- Target clustered enemies first to reduce the number of incoming projectiles.
- Collect any power-up drops that fall before they leave the screen.
First wave cleared with full health intact, giving a score bonus and a head start on wave two.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Staying stationary while firing — moving constantly makes you a harder target for enemy bullets.
- Focusing on a single enemy at a time instead of targeting clusters to reduce incoming fire faster.
- Missing power-up drops by failing to move toward them before they exit the bottom of the screen.
Key terms
- Wave
- A formation of enemy ships that must be destroyed before the next, harder group appears.
- Power-up
- An item dropped by destroyed enemies that temporarily enhances your ship — common types include rapid fire, shields, and spread shot.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I shoot?
- Press Space on keyboard or tap the FIRE button on mobile.
- Do enemies get harder?
- Yes — enemies spawn faster as your score increases.