Space Invaders – C++ (Raylib)

A simple Space Invaders–style 2D game built in C++ using Raylib as part of my first semester BSCS project.

Features

• Player spaceship movement
• Bullet firing system
• Enemy purple demon shapes
• Collision detection
• Score and high score tracking using file I/O

Technologies Used

• C++
• Raylib
• fstream (for saving high scores)

Controls

• Left Arrow / Right Arrow – Move player
• Spacebar – Shoot

Screenshots

How to Run

1. Install Raylib
2. Compile the project using a C++ compiler
3. Run the executable

What I Learned

• Using structs and functions in C++
• Designing a game loop
• Implementing collision detection
• File input/output operations
• Writing modular and organized code

Future Improvements

• Multiple bullets
• Enemy shooting
• Levels and difficulty scaling
• Sound effects