Alien Wave - a free retro wave shooter game

Alien Wave is a free, browser-based wave shooter with a synthwave neon look. No login and nothing to download, just open this page and play. Your best score is remembered in this browser only.

How to Play

• Press Start, then move with the arrow keys or WASD.
• Press space to shoot. You can only have one shot on screen at a time.
• Aliens march side to side and step downward each time they hit an edge.
• Aliens shoot back - dodge their fire or you'll lose a life.
• Clear every alien to advance to the next wave, which moves and shoots faster.
• Losing all three lives, or letting the aliens reach your ship, ends the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Alien Wave?

Move your ship along the bottom of the screen and shoot the descending rows of aliens before they reach you. Clearing a full wave advances you to the next one, which moves faster.

What are the controls for Alien Wave?

Arrow keys or WASD to move, space or Enter to shoot, and P to pause. On mobile, drag anywhere on the game to move and tap to shoot.

Is Alien Wave free to play?

Yes, completely free, with no account or app download required.

Does Alien Wave save my score?

Your best score is saved only in your current browser via localStorage, so it will not sync across devices.