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It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay, four-player co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? You’ve come to the right place!

It came from space and ate our brains is a top-down shooter, twin stick shooter and shooter game developed and published by Triangle Studios.
Released on March 19th 2015 is available only on Windows in 11 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 514 reviews of which 410 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8 (8.1) or Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel® Coreâ„¢ i3 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 6-series or faster
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible Sound Card or stronger
  • Additional Notes: Controller highly recommended

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Jan. 2025
Aug. 2024
This game is a delightful mix of action and humor. With its vibrant, cartoonish visuals and frantic gameplay, it offers a fun and engaging experience. The cooperative mode enhances the excitement, making it a great choice for playing with friends. If you enjoy chaotic, light-hearted fun with a bit of strategy, this is worth checking out.
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It came from space and ate our brains
7.5
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Developer
Triangle Studios
Publisher
Triangle Studios
Release 19 Mar 2015
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