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24 alternatives to Invasion of Planet X

A tribute to old-school gaming w/ modern gfx and weaponry.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Invasion of Planet X launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1SI
   Space Invaders in C▲478

   2019 · blog.loadzero.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Xbox One X▲250

   The world's most powerful console with 4K gaming

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Astroneer▲98

   A game of aerospace industry and interplanetary exploration

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   No Man's Sky▲272

   Explore a nearly endless procedurally generated universe

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Space Grub▲79

   Simple and fun space shooter

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Invaders mini▲88

   Space Invaders on your Apple Watch 👾

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Galaxy Invaders▲15

   Alien Shooter - Space Shooter

   2022 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   OpenEmu▲185

   🎮Retro video game emulation for OS X

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hextris▲140

   A simple game, in your browser. The new 2048?

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Z-Type▲76

    Your new favorite space shooter typing game

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    A terminal Space Invaders game▲28

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Timberman▲106

    Addictive retro arcade game - the new flappy bird?

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Emily is Away▲104

    A retro AIM simulator. Chat with Emily.

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Game Frame▲100

    Showcase pixel art and old school video game graphics

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Firewatch▲237

    The stunning new game from Campo Santo and Panic

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16SS
    Space Shooter in QBasic▲79

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Crossy Road▲105

    Old school Frogger meets new school pixels.

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Antichamber▲82

    A mind-blowing psychological exploration game

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Kingdom Rush Origins▲93

    A prequel to one of the most addictive tower defense games

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Arms Race - Risk it all!▲86

    Risk-like strategy game against real humans

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Brickies▲87

    A fresh and colorful take on the classic breakout game

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Blox▲90

    A beautifully minimalist 3D physics game.

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Space Invaders in the URL▲38

    2019 · arnaud.at · its alternatives →

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    Battlecade▲87

    A portable vintage gaming concept for two

    2015 · its alternatives →

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