How do I play Better Dead Than Alien! online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Better Dead Than Alien! in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Better Dead Than Alien!?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Better Dead Than Alien!?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Better Dead Than Alien!?

Better Dead Than Alien! was developed by Steve Dunn in 1988 and published by Electra Software.

Space Invaders C64 Game: Better Dead Than Alien! – Play Online with Screenshots & SID Music (1988)

Game Information

Better Dead Than Alien!

Publisher: Electra Software

Genre: Space Invaders

Developer: Steve Dunn

Year: 1988

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 1 Times

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About Better Dead Than Alien!

Better Dead Than Alien! is a space invaders game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1988. The game was developed by Steve Dunn and published by Electra Software.

Now you can play Better Dead Than Alien! online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Better Dead Than Alien!

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Better Dead Than Alien! directly in your browser. This Space Invaders game from 1988 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond