ActionFit check
Is Colonization of the Moon worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of side-view arcade shooters who want alien-versus-human combat
- Players who prefer fixed-position defense over movement across a game world
- Families seeking a shooter presented as suitable for children and adults
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for gameplay beyond repeated side-view defense and shooting across multiple levels
- Players seeking low-pressure combat at higher difficulty settings, where the gun is described as especially difficult to use
Our take on Colonization of the Moon
The page highlights exciting levels and attractive graphics, but the described play structure centers on a fixed side-view position, two attack methods, and enemies approaching from one direction.
What is Colonization of the Moon?
Colonization of the Moon is a side-view arcade shooter about an alien defending the moon from invading people.
The alien stays on the left side of the screen with a gun and a fence, while enemies attack from the opposite side. The left mouse button fires the gun, and the right mouse button activates a flamethrower. The game includes multiple levels and difficulty settings. The listing notes that using the gun becomes especially difficult at higher difficulty levels. It also presents background music, visual presentation, and suitability for children and adults as part of the game.
How Colonization of the Moon plays
- 01Two Attack Methods
- The alien can fire a gun with the left mouse button or activate a flamethrower with the right mouse button.
- 02Side-View Defense
- The player character remains on one side while human enemies approach from the other.
- 03Multiple Levels
- The arcade game contains several levels with difficulty settings that affect the challenge of using the gun.
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Colonization of the Moon: platforms & release
Is Colonization of the Moon worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of side-view arcade shooters who want alien-versus-human combat. Skip it if: players looking for gameplay beyond repeated side-view defense and shooting across multiple levels.
Where can I download Colonization of the Moon?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Colonization of the Moon's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Colonization of the Moon on?
Windows only.
