# Alien Swarm

> Another fab shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.galaticdroids.alienSwarm](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.galaticdroids.alienSwarm)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.galaticdroids.alienSwarm`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** galaticdroids
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 4,062,989
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (16,641 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.34
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-04
- **First published:** 2013-02-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galaticdroids.alienSwarm)
- **Website:** [http://www.galaticdroids.com/](http://www.galaticdroids.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://galaticdroids.com/privacy.html](http://galaticdroids.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**Alien Swarm** is a thrilling retro arcade space shooter that brings back the golden era of classic video games. In this action-packed game, you face wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders swirling through space. Armed with a mega powered blaster and unlimited firepower, your mission is to blast the invaders to bits and defend the galaxy.

Featuring four intense waves followed by a bonus round to score extra points and earn free lives, Alien Swarm tests your skill, dexterity, and quick reflexes. Players can customize controls with tilt action, on-screen buttons, or a classic arcade joystick to match their gameplay style. Enjoy the audio-visual feast of this free-to-play shoot'em up and experience nostalgic arcade fun anytime.

## Rankings

- #28,040 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users like the game’s fun, nostalgic arcade feel, simple shooter mechanics, and retro sound. Major complaints center on intrusive full-screen ads (often between levels or during play) and poor control responsiveness or limited movement, with ads sometimes covering controls or the play area.

### Pros

- Fun, nostalgic arcade-style gameplay that recalls classics
- Entertaining and relaxing — good for short play sessions
- Notable retro sound effects / enjoyable audio
- Simple, straightforward shooter mechanics

### Cons

- Intrusive full-screen ads and popups between levels and even during play
- Unresponsive or awkward controls (joystick, movement limited or too slow)
- Ads sometimes cover controls or large parts of the play screen

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