Space Raiders in Space

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Space Raiders in Space is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Apollo Interactive S.L. and was released on December 8, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Space Raiders in Space is a wave defense roguelike mixing squad management and tower defence mechanics. Command your almost competent crew to loot weapons and supplies, build defenses, and fight their way through the Bugpocalypse.

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Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story14 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Unique and appealing comic book art style with thick outlines and graphic novel presentation that adds character and flair.
Engaging gameplay that fuses tower defense, squad management, and resource gathering into an accessible yet strategic experience with macro-level commands.
Strong sense of humor and self-aware writing including voice acting that adds charm and levity to the game, preventing it from feeling bleak.

Limited gameplay depth and variety with repetitive enemy types and wave structures causing some monotony over extended playtime.
Minimal direct control over individual characters and limited tactical options can frustrate players seeking deeper micromanagement.
Some technical and UI issues such as occasional clipping, inconsistent lighting, cluttered style elements, and an unclear interface make gameplay less smooth.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Space Raiders in Space is presented through comic book-style panels with witty dialogue and a self-aware narrator, creating a humorous and distinctive tone that contrasts typical grim sci-fi narratives. While the plot is fairly straightforward and somewhat repetitive, focusing on humanity's encounter with a bug hivemind, the engaging voice acting and comic aesthetics enhance its appeal. The story mode offers about 5-7 hours of content, praised for its entertainment value despite lacking branching choices and deeper complexity.
- “The story unfolds through bold, comic book–style panels that frame each mission with snappy dialogue and a self-aware narrator who occasionally breaks the fourth wall.”
- “Great comic aesthetics, an actual story (!), good voice acting and overall humor that made me laugh more than once.”
- “The story mode is pretty cool and the whole game goes for a comic book vibe that I think is executed very well.”
- “Which sucks because otherwise the game was pretty great but after playing at least two of the endings I have zero desire to see if there's any more to the story.”
- “By the end of the storyline it gets kind of boring to fight the same bosses again and again.”
- “The story is somewhat okay, but the dialogues and voices are really annoying.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a fast-paced, tactical blend of wave defense and squad management with simple yet engaging mechanics focused on strategic decision-making rather than microcontrol. While some find it lacks depth and variety compared to genre standards, its humor, polished presentation, and replayability provide an entertaining and accessible experience. Overall, it is praised for its unique combination of base-building, action, and storytelling, though it may feel brief and somewhat easy for seasoned players.
- “The result is an experience that’s chaotic, challenging, and surprisingly replayable, driven by a mix of tight mechanics and an offbeat sense of humor.”
- “The combination of addictive wave defense gameplay, roguelike progression, and stylized storytelling creates a compelling loop that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down.”
- “The integration of base-building mechanics with strategic squad control feels organic, and while the systems are simple, they interact in ways that create meaningful choices under pressure.”
- “I've seen browser tower defense games with more complexity and smarter mechanics than this garbage.”
- “It's a well-polished game, it just lacks the gameplay depth and variety we've come to expect from the genre.”
- “The gameplay repeats for a while, but the game does not take long.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by an offbeat, absurd, and occasionally crude style that enhances its chaotic and lively tower defense gameplay, delivered through witty writing, snarky narration, and entertaining voice acting. While many players find it hilarious, refreshing, and integral to the game's charm, others note that its humor is highly subjective and may not suit all tastes due to its self-referential and "wink-wink" tone. Overall, the humor effectively complements the game's comic aesthetics and strategic elements, making it a standout and memorable experience for fans of quirky comedy.
- “The result is an experience that’s chaotic, challenging, and surprisingly replayable, driven by a mix of tight mechanics and an offbeat sense of humor.”
- “Space Raiders in Space is a frenetic-paced tower defense joyride, filled with loads of irreverent humor.”
- “The tutorial is hilarious, with every hint or description having a 'why' button that rapidly devolves into an argument between the developers.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their distinctive comic book style, blending pulp sci-fi and dark humor with a smooth, visually appealing aesthetic. While some users note minor issues like occasional glitches, repetitive elements, and performance challenges on lower-end PCs, overall the art style and visual presentation strongly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The game offers some nice graphics and environments, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same and has a really great aesthetic.”
- “Fantastic art-style and it is very smooth.”
- “Awesome comic book visuals, lots of cool weapons, interesting decisions to be made, fairly intense combat against gross looking bugs, and occasionally frustrating RNG results.”
- “The graphics are okay, though I don't like the weird line shadows.”
- “Not only does the game use a comic book style in its visuals, it's also heavy-handed with darkness.”
- “Overall the graphics in this game are really solid.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game effectively creates a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere that complements the setting, though it is generally less striking than the graphics. Sound effects fit well but could benefit from better balance with the music. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received and enhances the game's mood.
- “With a soundtrack not nearly as striking as the graphics, the music sounds like eerie ambient noise, as if what you're experiencing is really suspenseful or unnerving.”
- “A sense of dread comes across loud and clear with the dismal, pillaged environs, the eerie background music, and the sense of disbelief put forth by the character’s fully voiced dialogue.”
- “The music is nice; the atmosphere fits with what they're going for.”
- “With a soundtrack not nearly as striking as the graphics, the music sounds like eerie ambient noise, making the experience feel suspenseful or unnerving.”
- “Needs a soundtrack.”
- “The sound effects are fitting for the game but could be balanced better with the music.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through its blend of tight mechanics, humor, and a roguelike structure that encourages experimentation and creative problem-solving. Randomness and multiple modes, including "rngsus" and survival, keep the experience fresh, while leaderboards add competitive incentives. However, some players find the roguelike progress loss frustrating after unlucky outcomes.
- “The result is an experience that’s chaotic, challenging, and surprisingly replayable, driven by a mix of tight mechanics and an offbeat sense of humor.”
- “It’s a game that thrives on replayability, rewarding experimentation and creative problem-solving.”
- “Likewise, the roguelike structure—while adding replayability—can frustrate players when progress is lost due to a single mistake or an unlucky spawn.”
- “The randomness injects a level of replayability that keeps the experience from feeling too repetitive, even if the fundamental loop—build, defend, scavenge—remains consistent.”
- “This definitely keeps the replayability up, especially when you're learning the game and might need to try out different strategies.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, running smoothly even on integrated graphics, which is impressive especially for an early access title.
- “Very optimized game; even runs well with integrated graphics cards.”
- “Seriously, very well optimized, and it's still in early access!”
- “Performance is excellent.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features appealing graphics and environments with a strong overall aesthetic, though it experiences occasional visual glitches that slightly affect stability.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is well-crafted and effectively aligns with the game's intended mood, complemented by pleasant music that enhances the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally do not find the game to be grindy, noting that any grinding present does not become tiresome or excessive.

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Space Raiders in Space is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Space Raiders in Space is available on PC, Xbox One, Windows and Xbox.

Space Raiders in Space was released on December 8, 2020.

Space Raiders in Space was developed by Apollo Interactive S.L..

Space Raiders in Space has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Space Raiders in Space for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Space Raiders in Space is a single player game.

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