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8-Bit Invaders!

A Real Time Strategy (RTS) game by Petroglyph Games, released in 2016

60/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

8-Bit Invaders! is a fast-paced, retro Real-Time Strategy game for the PC. Control the military might of the GALACTIC MARINE CORPS or invade with the devastating power of the alien CRANIOIDS! No matter which side you choose, everything in 8-Bit Invaders! is easy to understand for beginners and hardcore gamers alike. Collect resources, build your army, and then crush your opponent!

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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8-Bit Invaders! Download Size

The official download size for 8-Bit Invaders! is 4 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.24 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.24USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

5 mins

Is 8-Bit Invaders! Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
1Players Online

There are currently 1 people playing 8-Bit Invaders!, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the 8-Bit Invaders! save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\8BitInvaders\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/8BitInvaders/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/8BitInvaders/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is 8-Bit Invaders! Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified 8-Bit Invaders!, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 7 user configs ↗

Can I Run 8-Bit Invaders!?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run 8-Bit Invaders! smoothly, your PC needs at least 6 GB RAM RAM and a Nvidia GeForce 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series or equivalent GPU. Plan for 4 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows Vista SP2
  • ⚡
    CPU2.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNvidia Geforce GTS 250 or ATI Radeon HD 3870
  • 💾
    Storage2 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7 or newer
  • ⚡
    CPU2.6 GHz+ Quad Core Processor
  • 🧠
    RAM6 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNvidia GeForce 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series
  • 💾
    Storage2 GB available space
Download Size
4 GBSmall

Is 8-Bit Invaders! Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

60
Rated 60 out of 100
Mixed Reviews1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, opinion on 8-Bit Invaders! is divided. While it offers some unique real time strategy (rts) mechanics, the score of 60 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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