Space Defender

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Space Defender is an arcade shoot-'em-up where your ship fires automatically, so you can focus on flying. Dodge enemy fire, collect power-ups like multi-shot and shields, and survive wave after wave of invaders. Every fifth wave, a boss shows up.

How to play

  1. Fly your ship around the screen; it fires automatically.
  2. Destroy each wave of invaders.
  3. Grab power-ups such as multi-shot and shields.
  4. Defeat the boss that appears every five waves.
  5. You have three lives, so dodge enemy shots.

Controls

Computer
Move your ship with the arrow keys, or click and drag with the mouse.
Phone and tablet
Drag your finger to fly the ship.

Tips

  • Keep moving: standing still makes you an easy target.
  • Grab shields before boss waves.
  • Stay low on the screen to give yourself time to dodge.

Questions

Do I need to press fire?
No. Your ship shoots automatically; you only steer.
When do bosses appear?
A boss appears every five waves.