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It came from space and ate our brains

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2015

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Fun and challenging wave survival gameplay
  • Strong local and online co-op multiplayer
  • Smooth controls and satisfying weapon upgrades
  • Unique neon and dark atmospheric visuals
  • Active developer support and community engagement

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited content and enemy variety
  • Repetitive gameplay over long sessions
  • Small online player base
  • Minimal narrative and character customization
  • Some technical issues with multiplayer and camera

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Final Exam

  • Space Beast Terror Fright

  • Ultimate Zombie Defense

  • Ultimate Zombie Defense 2

  • SpiderHeck

  • The Bug Butcher

More expressive

Games that feels like It came from space and ate our brains but with more self-expression and customization

  • CyberCorp

  • CounterAttack: Uprising

  • Reflex Arena

  • NeuroVoider

  • Meltdown

  • Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball

Less competitive

Games that feels like It came from space and ate our brains but with less competition against others

  • Warden's Will

  • Cave Crawlers

  • SYNTHETIK 2

  • Lost Castle / 失落城堡

  • Alien Swarm

  • Enter the Gungeon

Less intimate

Games that feels like It came from space and ate our brains but with less focus on close relationships

  • Prodeus

  • Chippy

  • Assault Android Cactus+

  • Really Big Sky

  • Sky Force Reloaded

  • Danger Scavenger

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It came from space and ate our brains: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Domination.

Last update: 21/08/2026