4KB Space Invaders
A single-file Space Invaders at roughly 4KB gzipped — minimalism taken to its logical extreme.
How to play
Plays just like the arcade original, with every line of logic, rendering and sound crammed into one minified JS file.
Left/right arrows to move, space to shoot.
Integration notes
Slap a one-line badge on the page — 'this game is just 4KB gzipped'. Instant loading is a real, tangible edge on weak connections and in price-sensitive markets.
FAQ
Is 4KB Space Invaders free to play?
Yes. 4KB Space Invaders is completely free, runs in your browser, and needs no install or account.
Is 4KB Space Invaders open source?
Yes. It hosts the original open-source code by pi0, released under MIT. Source: https://github.com/pi0/space-invaders
How do you play 4KB Space Invaders?
Left/right arrows to move, space to shoot.
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