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2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth

A 2D platform shooter mixing alien combat with conspiracy stories

StarTroop LLC · Released May 9, 2023 · Early Access

ActionCasualIndieFree To Play

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 64
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Aug 11, 2023
Minimum PC
with DX10 (shader model 4…
2 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is 2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth?

This free-to-play, single-player shooter takes place on Earth during an alien insect invasion. Its Early Access version contains three 2D levels where you run, jump, and shoot, with visual-novel-style introductions and debriefings about government secrets tied to Roswell.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy far-fetched science fiction and conspiracy-driven stories

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer continuous action without lengthy breaks for reading

What players say

72% of 64 reviews are positive

Some players praise the story, while others criticize its inconsistencies. Players also complain about glitches and simplistic shooting, and recent reviewers describe the game as unfinished.

Screenshots and trailer

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2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 2 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 SP1+
Processor
SSE2 instruction set support
Graphics
Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
450 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does 2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does 2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
7
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does 2023: Alien Bugs Invade Earth use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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