# The Invaders — Space invader retro arcade

> Retro arcade space shooter game with alien invasion gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by RI Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RI Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/779924684)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.45/5 from 1,557 App Store ratings · 434 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681/reviews.md

## What is The Invaders?

The Invaders

This is an app for lovers of arcade classics. 

Try and shoot all the alien invaders before they destroy your bases and land. 

Shoot UFOs for extra points. 

Features: 
• Colourful retro arcade cabinet graphics
• CRT style screen option for even more retro feel! 
• Particle effects option
• Ion Icade & bluetooth gamepad compatible 
• Local and Global High Scores 
• 28 Achievements to unlock

## Key features

- Shoot alien invaders
- Destroy UFOs for points
- Retro arcade graphics
- CRT screen option
- Particle effects
- Gamepad compatible
- High score leaderboards
- Unlockable achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Invaders?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Authentic retro experience
- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic game
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay
- 💰 Free with optional paid version

**Cons**

- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Small screen size
- 🌄 Lack of landscape mode
- 📺 Intrusive ads in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Shooting button not working consistently
- Left/right movement buttons getting stuck
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Highscore tracking
- Bonus rounds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 434)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-invaders/id779924681/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Space invaders

*2026-08-01, version 1.7.6*

Great game very fast pace though too win against the invaders

### 1/5 — How do you move!!

*2026-07-02, version 1.7.6*

Y

### 5/5 — Dash(Dashwood)

*2026-03-24, version 1.7.6*

Love the game ….but….pop up ads ruin it

### 5/5 — Old school ahh game

*2026-02-05, version 1.7.6*

I makes my think of my irken invader training the tallest will be soo happy

### 5/5 — RUF!!!!!

*2026-01-09, version 1.7.6*

RUF RUF RUF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Great game recommend to5 to 15-year-olds

*2025-12-07, version 1.7.6*

This was a good game and very easy to play. Sometimes it gets a bit tricky but that’s the good thing about it so you just keep on playing. It’s very addictive. Very good if you want a good game for a Friday or Saturday night for family or just on your own. It’s very good recommend it a lot. I’d say in top like 15 in my chart very good game to play and very old game that people make new and surprised how they made it new and how they did. It is very good and well done and thank you for making this amazing game shout out to the creators very well made. Thank you

### 4/5 — Like arcade

*2025-11-13, version 1.7.6*

Best game and like space invaders

### 5/5 — Nostalgic Fun Intense Game

*2025-10-20, version 1.7.6*

This game is so addicting. It’s so cool to just see the old arcade games back then, they were so fun especially this one. This takes the W.

### 5/5 — Lembrei dos meus 11 anos

*2025-09-25, version 1.7.6*

Muito bom reviver

### 2/5 — そうさ！

*2025-07-26, version 1.7.6*

スマホだと少し操作しづらいかもですよ！

## Frequently asked questions about The Invaders

### What is The Invaders app?

The Invaders is a mobile game designed for lovers of classic arcade experiences. It challenges players to shoot down waves of alien invaders before they destroy the player's bases and land.

### What are the key features of The Invaders?

Key features include colorful retro arcade cabinet graphics, a CRT style screen option for an enhanced retro feel, particle effects, compatibility with Ion Icade and Bluetooth gamepads, local and global high score leaderboards, and 28 achievements to unlock.

### Is The Invaders free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or progress further within the game.

### What devices is The Invaders compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports Ion Icade and Bluetooth gamepads, suggesting compatibility with a range of smartphones and tablets that can connect to these controllers.

### How do I get a high score in The Invaders?

To achieve a high score, players should focus on shooting all the alien invaders before they reach the bases and land. Targeting UFOs also awards extra points, contributing significantly to your overall score.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.6 — 2018-09-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Game-pad fix.

### 1.7.5 — 2018-05-11

* Interface refinements.
* Reinstated additional pro theme.

### 1.7.3 — 2018-02-21

* IOS 11 support.
* Bug fixes,tweaks and optimizations.

### 1.7.2 — 2018-01-31

Compliance and Maintenance update

### 1.6.8 — 2016-08-30

* New Game Pad zoom option added for portrait and landscape views
  Only for use with ICADE or GamePads
* UI Tweaks
* Achievements checked on Game Over

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