Math Invaders

About

Math Invaders is a 1997 PC shooter where you play the lone survivor of a spaceship hijacked by alien Geometroids. Your mission is to repair the SS Pythagoras, rescue trapped crew members, and retake the vessel before invaders spread to Earth. Combat mixes top-down shooting with platforming as you navigate the ship’s corridors and planetary environments. Math problems occasionally pop up mid-action, blending puzzle-solving with the chaos of battle. Set on the desolate planet Metreon, the game leans into its retro sci-fi aesthetic with blocky 3D models and pixelated enemies. While it didn’t achieve modern acclaim, its niche mix of action and education mechanics makes it a curiosity for fans of late-90s experimental design. The urgency of the story and fast-paced encounters keep it engaging despite its dated presentation.

Storyline

While passing the uncharted planet Metreon, the spaceship SS Pythagoras is attacked by hostile Geometroids who have taken the crew and ship hostage. The ship's security chief managed to avoid capture and now must fix the ship, free the crewmates, re-take control of SS Pythagoras and stop the Geometroids from taking over Earth.