CPU Invaders

About

"CPU Invaders" is a fast-paced action game where you defend your computer from invading enemies that integrate with your desktop. With a unique draggable interface, original 8-bit soundtrack, and challenging bosses, players must watch YouTube videos, chat with friends, and interact with their computer while destroying enemies to gain a high score. .

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 332 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique experience by allowing players to use their desktop as the background, making it fun to play while multitasking.
Gameplay is straightforward and challenging, with a good variety of enemy types and patterns to learn, providing a satisfying experience.
It's an affordable game that delivers enjoyable arcade-style action, making it a great time-killer for casual gaming sessions.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of replay value.
There are no options to customize controls or mute the music, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some levels can feel frustrating due to cheap design choices, such as enemies appearing off-screen and unclear attack patterns.

music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others express frustration over the inability to mute or adjust the volume. Many users appreciate the solid soundtrack and its 8-bit style, but the lack of sound options detracts from the overall experience for some, leading them to play alternative music in the background. Overall, while the music is generally considered decent, the absence of customization options is a common complaint.
- “The music's solid, gameplay's straightforward, and the levels keep getting tougher as you go.”
- “Much better than anticipated, and it has a dope soundtrack.”
- “I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a short bit of fun, plus the music is pretty good too.”
- “You can't change the volume, the control options, the graphics quality, you can't even mute the music.”
- “Please, add a mute music button on the pause screen!”
- “The music is kind of catchy but there should be an option to turn it off.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The gameplay experiences vary significantly among users; some appreciate the challenging levels and straightforward controls, while others criticize it as bland and generic, lacking depth and replay value. Notably, the unique mechanic of using the player's desktop as the playfield is mentioned, but overall, many find the execution lacking.
- “The gameplay offers a great deal of challenge, and I thoroughly enjoy this game.”
- “The music's solid, gameplay's straightforward, and the levels keep getting tougher as you go.”
- “The gameplay is fun and controls well.”
- “This adds absolutely nothing to the godawful shallow asset flip tier gameplay implementation of this craptastic wave survival shooter.”
- “It's pretty interesting playing a game on a transparent background; unfortunately, the art direction really takes a hit because of that, not to mention that the gameplay is pretty bland and there's very little replay value.”
- “The gameplay is a painfully generic invader arcade experience that isn't even particularly well executed.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the use of outdated retro pixel art and the lack of options to customize resolution or quality settings. While some appreciate the aesthetic, others find the overall graphic design lacking and of low quality. Additionally, there are no options to adjust audio or control settings, further detracting from the experience.
- “Speaking of graphics, it is a good-looking game.”
- “I like the music and artwork too.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being funny, unusual, and weird, making it an enjoyable experience for players. Many users highlight the game's ability to provide a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere, with quirky characters and amusing gameplay that makes it worth the investment. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm that enhances the gaming experience.
- “This game is so funny, totally worth the money.”
- “A funny game that happens on the desktop while playing.”
- “Easy time-killing levels, transparent background, funny characters.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. However, some players find certain missions, particularly the 7th, excessively difficult, leading to frustration and abandonment of the game.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I'm deleting the game now. I played the 7th mission at least 20 times.”
- “The 7th mission is incredibly difficult and frustrating.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for relying on asset flipping and the use of premade templates, leading to accusations of it being a cash grab or even a scam. Reviewers describe the practice as unethical, likening the output to shovelware that exploits existing assets rather than offering original content.
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
- “Microblast games/SA industry have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from a lack of replayability due to bland gameplay and poor art direction, with no end-game content or scoring systems to encourage players to return. Overall, users report that there is virtually zero incentive to replay the game.
- “There's no end-game content like an endless mode, and there aren't even scores, so there's literally zero replay value.”
- “It's pretty interesting playing a game on a transparent background; unfortunately, the art direction really takes a hit because of that. Not to mention that the gameplay is pretty bland and there's very little replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find that grinding for achievements is relatively straightforward, particularly noting that farming stage 4 allows for easy completion of the 3000 and 5000 invader achievements. This suggests that the grinding aspect may feel repetitive but is accessible for those seeking to unlock rewards.
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became boring.”
- “The achievements are easy to get, but they require a lot of mindless grinding that detracts from the fun.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users report that the game experiences occasional control glitches, which can impact overall stability.
- “Occasionally, the controls glitch.”
- “Occasionally, the controls glitch.”
- “Occasionally, the controls glitch.”