Stellar Assault
About Stellar Assault
Stellar Assault is a free browser-based space shooter in which a lone starfighter survives 40 waves of alien enemies across four selectable ships.
Players choose from the Interceptor, Destroyer, Phantom, or Dreadnought and spend upgrade points between waves to repair hull, boost weapons, reinforce shields, and deploy combat drones. Mini-bosses arrive every 5 waves and massive bosses every 10.
How to play Stellar Assault
Stellar Assault is controlled with WASD or Arrow Keys to maneuver, Space to fire, and upgrade menus between waves to strengthen your ship.
Controls
- WASD / Arrow Keys
- Move your starfighter in all directions
- Space
- Fire primary weapons at alien enemies
- Mouse
- Alternative aiming and movement control
- P
- Pause or resume the game
- M
- Mute or unmute game audio
Tips
- Select one of the four ships — Interceptor, Destroyer, Phantom, or Dreadnought — based on your preferred playstyle.
- Maneuver your ship to dodge incoming fire while continuously shooting down enemy waves.
- Survive each wave to earn upgrade points, then spend them on hull repairs, weapon boosts, shields, or combat drones.
- Prepare for a mini-boss every 5 waves and a massive boss encounter every 10 waves.
- Push through all 40 waves without your hull being destroyed to achieve the highest possible score.
Why Stellar Assault stands out
Stellar Assault sets itself apart from other browser shooters through four deliberate design choices that reward strategic thinking and repeat attempts.
- Four distinct ships with unique stats. Each vessel — Interceptor, Destroyer, Phantom, Dreadnought — plays differently, encouraging multiple full runs with fresh strategies.
- Persistent wave-by-wave upgrade system. Surviving every wave earns upgrade points, letting players tailor weapons, shields, hull, and drones each run.
- Escalating boss structure. Mini-bosses every 5 waves and massive bosses every 10 create a rhythmic tension spike across all 40 waves.
- 40-wave endurance challenge. A fixed 40-wave structure gives players a concrete goal while difficulty scales steadily throughout the entire run.
Stellar Assault FAQ
Stellar Assault answers the most common player questions below, covering ships, upgrades, bosses, and browser compatibility.
- What is Stellar Assault?
- Stellar Assault is a free browser space shooter where you pilot one of four starfighters through 40 waves of alien enemies. You earn upgrade points each wave to repair and strengthen your ship.
- How many ships can you choose in Stellar Assault?
- Stellar Assault offers four ships: the nimble Interceptor, hard-hitting Destroyer, evasive Phantom, and heavily armored Dreadnought. Each ship has its own stats and playstyle.
- How do upgrades work in Stellar Assault?
- Surviving each wave in Stellar Assault earns upgrade points. Spend them on hull repairs, weapon boosts, shield reinforcement, or combat drone deployment before the next wave begins.
- How often do bosses appear in Stellar Assault?
- Stellar Assault features mini-bosses every 5 waves and massive boss encounters every 10 waves across the full 40-wave campaign.
- Is Stellar Assault free to play?
- Yes, Stellar Assault is completely free to play in any modern browser. No download, account, or payment is needed to start playing.
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