CPU Invaders
A twin-stick shooter played over your own computer desktop
Microblast Games · Published by SA Industry · Released Feb 17, 2017
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 86% of 619
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 6 years ago
- Apr 30, 2020
What is CPU Invaders?
CPU Invaders is a single-player, 2D arcade shooter about stopping invaders from destroying your computer's processor. You shoot enemies with different abilities, fight bosses, and chase higher scores.
For you if...
- +you enjoy tough shooting challenges that take practice
Not for you if...
- −you expect your desktop to react to the fighting
What players say
86% of 619 reviews are positive
Players praise being able to keep videos visible behind the action. Complaints include unfair enemy spawning, while recent reviewers also criticize price increases.
Screenshots and trailer
CPU Invaders system requirements
Minimum: GeForce GT 240, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run CPU Invaders?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7/8/8.1/10 or compatible
- Processor
- 2.0 GHz
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 (or better)
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 75 MB available space
- Notes
- Mininum Screen Size (1280x720)
Does CPU Invaders have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does CPU Invaders 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
- 13
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does CPU Invaders 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Funny
- Pixel Graphics
- Casual
- Indie
- Arcade
- Shoot 'Em Up
- Twin Stick Shooter
- Singleplayer
- Great Soundtrack
- Action
- Simulation
- 2D
- Psychological Horror
- Racing
- Free to Play
- Minimalist
1 DLC available.
