65%Strong matchFrom Space
67%1k67% positive reviews, Mixed across 1k reviews·Top-Down Shooter · Multiplayer
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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 local co-op game for up to four players. However, with Steam Remote Play Together you can play with other people online! You can also switch back to the classic version of the game, which supports online co-op.

Steam Remote Play Together is a brand new feature allowing people to play together online. How do I use Steam Remote Play Together?
To access your Friends List, you may need to open Steam Overlay (Shift+Tab by default).

You can play the classic version of the game (online mode included) by switching to another branch on Steam:

It came from space and ate our brains is a unique arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay elements, four-player local co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? Yes, yes and yes? You’re in the right place! A merciless alien species has invaded the Earth and they feed on human brains (duh). Wander atmospheric locations as a no-nonsense kind of guy with the two essentials in life—a flashlight and something to turn aliens into goo. Things look pretty bad and there’s chaos everywhere! Time to save the world! Again!





Enjoy new features and a major visual overhaul as you boost your high score even higher. Become a pro in no time with a brand new prologue to the game. The re-balanced difficulty makes shooting aliens even more fun for both new and experienced players. Can you make it through endless hordes of brain-eating aliens? We mean, like, with your brain intact and everything. Prove it!

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