Is Chicken Invaders Universe free?

Yes — Chicken Invaders Universe is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is Chicken Invaders Universe Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Chicken Invaders Universe Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Chicken Invaders Universe on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Chicken Invaders Universe. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does Chicken Invaders Universe have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Chicken Invaders Universe with online co-op.

Is Chicken Invaders Universe on PC Game Pass?

No — Chicken Invaders Universe is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Chicken Invaders Universe

Name: Chicken Invaders Universe
Brand: InterAction studios
Availability: InStock

InterAction studios · December 15, 2022 · Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Top-Down Shooter, Action, Family Friendly

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About Chicken Invaders Universe

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Battle invading intergalactic chickens across 1,000+ star systems in this chaotic space shooter featuring massive boss fights, 15 unique weapon types, and gameplay for up to 99 players. Progress through ranks in the United Hero Force, customize your fleet, join squadrons, and compete on leaderboards while juggling 200+ enemies on screen at once.

INTRODUCTION

Chicken Invaders needs no introduction.

Well, fine, if you insist. Chicken Invaders is the most successful chicken game of this millennium (not to mention the previous one). The game puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge against the human race for our oppression of Earth chickens.

In Chicken Invaders Universe, you assume the role of a new recruit in the United Hero Force (UHF), mankind's last hope against the fowl Henpire. You start your UHF career deployed in some backwater galactic star system, and it's up to you to advance through UHF ranks and earn your place in the honorary annals of Heroes Academy. Travel across the galaxy, explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and exterminate any Henpire forces that cross your path. And do so in style.

NEW IN THIS GAME

1,000+ star systems to explore
20,000+ missions to fly
Choose from 15 unique mission types
Participate in competitive challenge missions delivered to your inbox daily
Buy, sell, and upgrade your equipment
Join squadrons with your fellow UHF recruits
Comprehensive leaderboards and rankings
Fully customizable fleet of spacecraft

FEATURES

Finger-blistering shooting action with over 200 chickens on-screen simultaneously
Gigantic boss fights
Discover 15 awesome weapons, each upgradeable to 11 levels (plus a secret 12th!)
Collect 30 unique bonuses and 40 medals on your way to glory
Breathtaking graphics and original orchestral soundtrack
Fly missions together with your friends (up to 99 players)

Chicken Invaders Universe — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Online co-op
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Chicken Invaders Universe — questions & answers

Is Chicken Invaders Universe free?: Yes — Chicken Invaders Universe is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.
Is Chicken Invaders Universe Steam Deck compatible?: Mostly. Valve rates Chicken Invaders Universe Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.
Can I play Chicken Invaders Universe on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Chicken Invaders Universe. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Does Chicken Invaders Universe have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists Chicken Invaders Universe with online co-op.
Is Chicken Invaders Universe on PC Game Pass?: No — Chicken Invaders Universe is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Chicken Invaders Universe is widely praised by players as a fun and entertaining experience that delivers enjoyable gameplay. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive with comments like "love it" and "cool and fun," they lack specific details about mechanics, content depth, or potential drawbacks that would inform a purchasing decision. Players seem to recommend the game based on its entertainment value, though more substantive feedback would help determine if it's worth buying at any particular price point.

Recommended Oct 6, 2026

best

Recommended Oct 3, 2026

interesting.

Not recommended Oct 1, 2026

Chicken Invaders Universe is a mobile gallery shooter with some cute weapons, but the gimmick-focused waves, poor visibility, and large hitboxes don't help get past the extensive and intrusive mobile manipulation aspects. You actually need to spend your currency buying every life you lose in missions. Also, requires a $7 account upgrade if you're really going to play, so really a paid game masquerading as free, with all the negative and extensive F2P trappings to boot. Seems like level novelty wears off fairly quickly and you're left with a gallery shooter that desperately clings to silly gimmicks (one standard wave "shape" is a ferris wheel, where you're shooting the cars to break them and expose the enemies inside each) to make up for weak, uninteresting play. There are a number of more engaging, inexpensive gallery shooters available on Steam to enjoy: eg, Nova Swarm, Bot Vice, Beat Invaders.

Recommended Oct 1, 2026

no cute anime girlfriends........ ZERO OUT OF TEN!!!!!!

Recommended Sep 30, 2026

I never get tired of playing it.

Recommended Sep 28, 2026

Saving humanity from an intergalactic chicken invasion is exactly as ridiculous and fun as it sounds. Fast shooting, tons of missions, ship upgrades, and giant bosses keep the classic formula alive. Never underestimate a chicken with plans for galactic domination.

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