It came from space and ate our brains — Steam capsule
Steam capsule · 460×2152.14 : 1

It came from space and ate our brains Free Download

by Triangle Studios

Windows · Mar 18, 2015

Download Now Data checked on Steam: Oct 20, 2026
Fit check

Is It came from space and ate our brains worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit
  • Arcade shooter fans who want to fight alien enemies
  • Groups who prefer local co-op for up to four players
  • Players who enjoy chasing scores in wave-based action

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund
  • Players looking for a slow-paced game may hit a wall when alien hordes press the action forward.
  • Players who want a story-led campaign may find the emphasis on shooting enemies and raising scores too narrow.
  • Solo players seeking a cooperative experience will not use the local co-op mode.

Drafted from Steam store data with AI and reviewed by an editor · How we write fit checks · Report an error

Our take on It came from space and ate our brains

Players who want a measured, exploration-focused pace may bounce off once the alien hordes become the main challenge; the core loop is shooting through waves and pursuing a higher score.

What is It came from space and ate our brains?

This top-down arcade shooter sends players through atmospheric locations to fight an alien invasion, using a flashlight and a weapon.

The game supports local co-op for up to four players. Steam Remote Play Together can be used to play with others online, and a classic version with online co-op is available through a separate Steam branch. A prologue introduces the game, while a rebalanced difficulty setting is intended for new and experienced players. The action centers on shooting waves of aliens and pushing for a higher score.

How It came from space and ate our brains plays

01Four-player local co-op
Play together locally with up to four people.
02Online co-op options
Steam Remote Play Together supports online sessions, while the classic branch includes an online mode.
03Score chasing
Players can try to raise their high score while fighting alien waves.

Games like It came from space and ate our brains

Action

Slash It 2

SA IndustryWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Arcade players who want timed keyboard challengesSkip if:Players who prefer slower-paced play instead of repeated timing and keyboard-input challenges
Action

Press F to pay respects

Game for peopleWin · 2019For:Clicker fans who want a game centered on repeated key pressesSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of activities may find the repeated F-key input too narrow.
Action

1000 Shards

olsen developerWin · 2021For:Action players who prefer short reflex-based runsSkip if:Players looking for story, character development, or exploration
Action

Rule No. 1

Walk Without Rhythm GamesWin · 2021For:Arena-shooter fans who want short score-focused sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign, extensive story, or varied mission structure

Picked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.

It came from space and ate our brains: platforms & release

Is It came from space and ate our brains worth it?

It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want to fight alien enemies. Skip it if: players looking for a slow-paced game may hit a wall when alien hordes press the action forward.

Where can I download It came from space and ate our brains?

Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens It came from space and ate our brains's store page, where you can choose how to get it.

What platforms is It came from space and ate our brains on?

Windows only.

Keep looking

More from Triangle Studios

All games →

More action

10,957 games →

Cake Invaders

Win · 2021

Gates of Hell

Win · 2019

Gooblins

Win · 2016
It came from space and ate our brainsWindowsDownload Now
It came from space and ate our brainsWindows
Download Now