The Day We Fought Space!
Action
Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Action
Languages
English
Tue Jan 27 2026
Just a minor maintenance version to keep things flying smooth!
• Prevent system gestures from interfering with gameplay during spaceflight
• Fixed some typos
• Updated social media links
• Ensure compatibility with newer devices
The Day We Fought Space is a stylish, physics-based side-scrolling shooter that turns the genre on its head. Instead of just dodging bullets, you use the environment and your ship's unique weaponry to wreck enemy fleets. Use wrecking balls, giant saws, and gravity-defying weapons to dismantle your foes piece by piece. The game features a deep ship-building system where every component affects your weight and movement. With a striking pulp-sci-fi art style and a dynamic soundtrack, you'll fight through diverse star systems to take back the galaxy in an experience that prioritizes impact and creative destruction.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
The Day We Fought Space is a breath of fresh air for the shoot-em-up genre. It moves away from the 'bullet hell' tropes and focuses on physics-based combat. The way you can use melee weapons and pull enemies apart is incredibly satisfying. It feels heavy and impactful, which is rare for a mobile shooter.
The customization is the star here—designing a ship that is essentially a giant rotating saw or a flailing morning star makes for some hilarious and intense gameplay. It’s stylish, fast-paced, and genuinely creative. If you’re tired of the same old shooters, give this one a shot.
Features
Dynamic physics-driven combat
Deeply customizable ship-building system
Stunning 1950s-style pulp-sci-fi visuals
Diverse array of creative weapons
Challenging boss encounters
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Tips & Walkthrough
Balance is key. A ship with too many heavy weapons will be slow and hard to maneuver. Try pairing a long-range laser with a heavy melee weapon like a flail to handle both distant threats and close-up swarms.
Gameplays
Unlike traditional shooters, projectiles and melee weapons have weight and momentum. Players must lead their shots and use their ship's movement to swing melee weapons with enough force to destroy enemy armor.
Screenshot
Q&A
Absolutely! You can knock enemies into each other or slam them into space debris for massive damage.
Ratings & Reviews
Exciting
Thu Aug 13 2026 skp722I love this game! The tutorial is simple and easily understood, and the action feels organic. It’s easy to make progress in the game without getting discouraged. I’m very happy with it and recommend it highly!
Beautiful artwork and sound
Sat May 28 2022 Prof WahlI like the look of it, the sound of it, and of course the retro scroll gameplay of it.
Gorgeous graphics and super fun gameplay
Fri May 27 2022 MayaSchafferIt’s been fantastic watching this game go through development, and the end result is well worth the wait. Amazing game!
Wreck’em up!
Mon Aug 29 2022 TajhacutAmazing artwork, awesome physics, and addictive game play! Customizations are extensive and rewarding! 👍
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