Invader Guide: The two roles and how each one wins
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OverviewInvader is a social deduction game set on a spaceship, where most players are crew members (Squidleys) trying to expose a hidden Invader, while one player secretly tries to take everyone else out. This guide covers both roles, the controls you need, and how to hold your own during the voting phase.
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The two roles and how each one wins
Table
At the start of each round, one player is randomly assigned as the Invader and everyone else becomes a Squidley. The two sides have opposite goals and play completely differently.
| Squidley | finish all your assigned tasks or vote the Invader off the ship to win |
| Invader | eliminate every Squidley, or survive the vote long enough to outnumber them |
| Role assignment | random each round, so you will switch sides across multiple games |
Playing as Squidley
Step
You win by completing every task you are given or by voting the Invader out. Both paths matter, so do not ignore either one.
- Check the map press Tab or M to open the map
- Work through your tasks finishing all of them is a win condition on its own
- Report bodies if you find a body, press R to call a meeting
Playing as Invader
Step
You need to eliminate all Squidleys without being voted out. You have tools the crew does not — use them at the right moments.
- Press Q to attack
- Switch hatches use A and D to cycle between your available hatches
- Use hacking the hacking ability is available to the Invader
Controls at a glance
Table
These are all the controls the game uses. Invader-only keys do nothing when you are a Squidley.
| Key | What it does | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|
| Tab / M | Open or close the map | Everyone |
| R | Report a body and call a meeting | Everyone |
| E / Space | Interact with a task or item | Everyone |
| G | Invite a friend to the game | Everyone |
| Q | Attack a nearby Squidley | Invader only |
| A / D | Switch between hatches | Invader only |
Hidden colour badges
Tips
Four badges are awarded for finding hidden characters on the map: Cyan, Green, Pink, and Black.
- Finding each hidden colour — Cyan, Green, Pink, and Black — awards its own badge
- These are separate from the win-condition badges, so you can collect them regardless of which role you are assigned
Redeem codes
CheckThe game distributes codes.
- Each code can only be used once on your account
- Join the official group to contact, report, or talk about new updates
Glossary
Glossary- Squidley
- The crew-member role; Squidleys win by finishing all tasks or voting the Invader out.
- Invader
- The hidden antagonist role; the Invader wins by eliminating all Squidleys without being voted off.
- Task
- A mission given to Squidleys at the start of a round; completing every task is one way for the crew to win.
- Hatch
- A weapon available to the Invader that can be switched with A and D.
- Voting phase
- The meeting that follows a body report, where all players discuss and then vote on who to eject from the ship.
- Social deduction
- A game style where players use conversation and observation to identify a hidden opponent.
Common questions
FAQCan I choose to be the Invader?
No — the role is assigned randomly at the start of each round. Most of the time you will be a Squidley.
What happens after a round ends?
A new round starts automatically with roles reassigned at random. You can keep playing as many rounds as you like without reloading the game.
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