---
name: "vectoroids"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "vectoroids"
version: "1.1.2-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/vectoroids"
---

# vectoroids(6)

A vector-based asteroid-shooting game written in libSDL.

## NAME

vectoroids - A vector-based asteroid-shooting game written in libSDL.

## SYNTAX

vectoroids \[*options*\]

## DESCRIPTION

Use the **left** and **right** keys (or joystick) to rotate your ship. Use the **up** key (joystick **fire-A**) to thrust, and **space** (or joystick **fire-B**) to fire bullets.\
 Destroy all of the asteroids to progress to the next level.

## OPTIONS

- **--nosound**

  Disables sound and music.

- **--fullscreen**

  Runs in fullscreen mode, if possible.

- **--help**

  Output help information and exit.

- **--version**

  Output version information and exit.

- **--usage**

  Displays acceptable command-line options.

- **--copying**

  Displays copying information.

## FILES

*/usr/local/share/vectoroids/* - Sound, music and graphics data.

- *~/.vectoroidsrc* - Paused game state and high score data.

  ## AUTHORS

Bill Kendrick \<bill@newbreedsoftware.com\> - Programming\
 Mike Faltiss \<deadchannel@hotmail.com\> - Music

See "README.txt" and "CHANGES.txt" for full credits.