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Star Battle

Blast enemy ships, dodge asteroids and keep moving through space.

Star Battle rules, tactics & how to play

Learn how to play Star Battle and how to survive the waves, then play the game above.

Rules & how to play

The goal

Pilot your ship, blast the enemy ships and dodge the asteroids. Survive as long as you can and rack up the highest score.

Controls

  • Move with the arrow keys or on-screen controls.
  • Fire with the action button.
  • Avoid enemy fire and collisions, which cost you a life.
Survival tips

Keep moving

A still ship is an easy target. Stay in motion so incoming fire and asteroids pass you by.

Prioritise the biggest threats

Take out enemies that are lined up to hit you first, then mop up the rest.

Use the edges

Hugging a side of the screen reduces the directions danger can come from, giving you fewer things to track.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Star Battle?

Fly your ship around the screen, shoot the enemy ships and avoid the asteroids and enemy fire. Each hit you take costs a life, and the goal is to survive the waves for the highest score.

How do you survive longer in Star Battle?

Keep your ship constantly moving so you are hard to hit, shoot the enemies that are lined up to hit you first, and hug the edges of the screen to reduce the directions danger can come from.

Can you play Star Battle with touch controls?

Yes. On a touch screen you get on-screen controls to move and fire, so the space shooter plays well on a phone or tablet as well as with a keyboard.