I built a small side project called GitInvaders.
👉 https://www.gitinvaders.com/
It started with a random thought:
What if my GitHub contributions weren’t just a graph, but something interactive?
Something... I could play with.
The Idea
Instead of looking at contribution charts, I wanted to turn them into a game.
So I made a Space Invaders-style web game where:
- Your contributions become enemies
- You control a spaceship
- And you literally shoot your own commits
It sounds unnecessary. It is unnecessary. But it's fun.
Demo
Here’s a quick look at the game:
How It Works
- Log in with GitHub and the game pulls your real contribution data
- Each contribution block becomes an enemy
- More commits means more enemies on screen
No GitHub account?
You can still play using Google login.
Why I Built This
This project wasn’t about solving a big problem.
I just wanted to build something:
- small
- weird
- and enjoyable
Along the way, I got to play with:
- OAuth (GitHub and Google)
- Turning real data into game mechanics
- Building a simple browser game
Try It
You can play it here:
👉 https://www.gitinvaders.com/
No install needed. Just open and play.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes not everything has to be useful.
Sometimes it’s just about building something fun and seeing it come to life.
And honestly, shooting your own contributions is way more satisfying than staring at them.
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