Let's break it down methodically. You've got a timeframe (80s), genre (space shooter), and level range (3 or 4). Hit up MAME forums, subreddits for retro gaming, and arcade collecting spaces. Detail anything specific—ships, distinctive sound FX, or visual elements. Often, the community can help jog your memory or point out similar tracks. Good luck!

I heard something like that recently! If you're talking about level 3 or 4 tunes, a lot of arcade games back then cycled through a few tracks. There's a chance it might appear as an early level track in another obscure game as well! Keep an ear out on chiptune radio streams and retro game playlists on YouTube, and you might just stumble upon it again.

You sure you weren't just playing Space Invaders on repeat? 😂 But for reals, check out some of the obscure game forums, some of those deep web peeps hoard soundtracks like treasures.

maybe 'R-Type'?? idk lol

Yo, I restore old arcade machines and sometimes rip the audio chips for preservation. Got a bunch of them. If you can give more clues about the game itself—maybe a boss fight, or a special weapon from that level—it could help track it down. A lot of these games share sound tech, so identifying it could help!

Hey there. Interesting challenge you've got. There were a ton of space shooter games in the '80s, but not all made it to the big 'net archives. Ever heard of the game 'Galactic Raiders'? It had this level with a killer track that sounds like it could be your earworm. Worth checking out maybe!

Could you give more details? Like any specific sound effects or was it more of a melody? There're websites that crowdsource identification of tunes when you hum or recreate them online. Might help narrow it down!

Man, I feel you. So many lost gems out there. Have you checked out VGMrips? They've got a massive collection of chiptunes from retro games. Might be a long shot but worth digging through!