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Space Invaders - The Original Game
Space Invaders - The Original Game stands as a defining shooter title on the SNES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Space Invaders - The Original Game Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Space Invaders - The Original Game on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Space Invaders - The Original Game Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Space Invaders - The Original Game on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Space Invaders - The Original Game" SNES longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Space Invaders - The Original Game released?
Space Invaders - The Original Game was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Space Invaders - The Original Game?
Space Invaders - The Original Game was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Space Invaders - The Original Game support?
Space Invaders - The Original Game supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Space Invaders - The Original Game?
Space Invaders - The Original Game is a Shooter game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Space Invaders - The Original Game for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Space Invaders - The Original Game runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Space Invaders - The Original Game in the browser?
No. Space Invaders - The Original Game streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Space Invaders - The Original Game?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Space Invaders - The Original Game work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Space Invaders - The Original Game this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Space Invaders - The Original Game. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
