The Aliens Zone

Games featuring extraterrestrial life, invasions, first contact, or strange worlds.

Latest Standouts

Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.

We Need More Humans! - Abduct everyone on Earth with your UFO! An incremental where you'll travel around the world, unlock upgrades, customise your ship, and not leave a single human behind.
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Sep 1, 2026
73% 👍
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[HERROR] Gas Station Case - A cinematic, story-driven alien horror set in 1999 Ohio. Work the night shift at a remote gas station. A mysterious briefcase from the lake. Stolen uranium fuel. A blood-covered coworker.
Alien Market Simulator - Run a market on your space station. Restore and upgrade the station, expand your services, and sell to a variety of alien customers. Experience the challenge of managing a business in space and growing your market
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May 29, 2026
85% 👍
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Starminer - Players say: Build and pilot modular spacecraft, mine asteroids for materials, grow a space operation, and defend it as alien attention rises. Players like: Modular Shipbuilding · Hands-On Mining · Newtonian Flight ·
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Design and build a massive interstellar fleet in this simulation sandbox. Strip space of its minerals for profit, but stay alert: your greed attracts the alien. Master deep base-building and deploy warships to protect your empire in immersive real-time space.

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May 27, 2026
73% 👍
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Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders - Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!
Shinehill - Yet again they dumped the toughest job on you. Now you are on Shinehill Island, where you suddenly replaced one of the new residents. Explore the world, meet charming townspeople, do farming, fishing, cooking and try not to reveal yourself.
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Mar 6, 2026
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On Sale Now

Discounted 25% or more right now, limited to well-reviewed games, steepest cuts first.

Machinika: Museum - Players say: As a museum technician, inspect and repair alien devices by exploring their mechanisms and solving compact 3D puzzles. Players like: Alien Machine Puzzles · Calm Sci-Fi Atmosphere · Satisfying Puzzle Solving ·
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Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner?

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - Players say: As the Saints' president, fight an alien invasion inside a Steelport simulation with superpowers, strange weapons, and open-world missions. Players like: Superpowered Traversal · Absurd Humor · Varied Story Missions ·
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Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

PLANET ALPHA - Players say: Stranded on an alien planet, a lone survivor manipulates day and night to solve puzzles, cross hazardous terrain, and evade robots. Players like: Striking Alien Scenery · Atmospheric Sound Design · Day-Night Mechanic ·
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PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.

Samorost 2 - Players say: Guide a space gnome through surreal alien locations, solving point-and-click puzzles to rescue his kidnapped dog. Players like: Surreal Detailed Worlds · Creative Puzzle Scenes · Goofy Character Humor ·
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Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.

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Dec 10, 2009
87% 👍
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Aliens vs. Predator™ - Players say: Play a Marine, Alien, or Predator across three linked FPS campaigns, shifting from survival horror to stealth hunting and ambushes. Players like: Distinct Campaigns · Tense Marine Horror · Atmospheric Sound Design ·
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Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.

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Feb 16, 2010
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In Other Waters - Players say: As an AI in a diving suit, guide xenobiologist Ellery through an alien ocean, cataloguing life and tracing its mysteries. Players like: Immersive Soundscape · Alien Ecosystem · Evocative Writing ·
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Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

ENDLESS Space™ - Definitive Edition - Players say: Lead one of twelve civilizations in a turn-based race to explore, develop, and rule a galaxy through science, trade, diplomacy, or war. Players like: Distinct Faction Styles · Atmospheric Soundtrack · Empire-Building Strategy ·
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ENDLESS Space™ is a turn-based 4X strategy game, covering the space colonization age in the ENDLESS Universe™, where you can control every aspect of your civilization as you strive for galactic domination.

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead - Players say: Guide a young survivor through an alien-overrun world, using silence, careful movement, and distractions to evade sound-hunting creatures. Players like: Tense, Eerie Atmosphere · Immersive Sound Design · Silence-Based Stealth ·
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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence.

Machinika: Atlas - Players say: As a museum researcher stranded aboard a crashed alien ship on Saturn’s moon Atlas, inspect its rooms and solve machine puzzles. Players like: Enjoyable Machine Puzzles · Relaxed Puzzle Pace · Atmospheric Visuals ·
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Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!

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Sep 17, 2024
77% 👍
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Ben 10: Power Trip - Players say: As Ben Tennyson, explore a European 3D world, switch alien forms, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and thwart Hex. Players like: Alien transformations and straightforward combat can make for enjoyable, casual gameplay. · Open-world exploration and using alien abilities to move around are appealing to some players. · Local co-op is a highlight for reviewers who played with friends or family. ·
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Evil Hex has cursed Europe – and only Ben 10 can stop him! Explore a 3D world filled with combat, puzzles and secrets as you save the day!

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Oct 9, 2020
75% 👍
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Tormentor❌Punisher - Players say: Dodge demon attacks in a one-hit-death arena, chaining kills and shotgun blasts to reload your machine gun and earn upgrades. Players like: Satisfying Gunplay · Fast Arcade Action · Punchy Sound Effects ·
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Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!

Arken Age - Players say: In a VR alien world under neural corruption, climb, explore, craft gear, and fight with physics-driven swords and guns. Players like: Weapon Customization · Climbing Mechanics · Engaging Combat ·
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Arken Age is a VR action-adventure game set in the Bio-Chasm—a terraformed fantasy world created by the Grand Arborist. Engage in full physics combat using Arkenite infused swords & guns—and freely explore the densely filled environments under siege by Hyperion's neural corruption.

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Jan 16, 2025
91% 👍
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Hidden Gems

Well-liked but under-played: strong scores, small review counts.

PRODUCER 2021 - a ~2 hour long graphic adventure novella. Tasked with disrupting the end of the world, you explore, investigate and produce your way through a strangely familiar world.
Sunshine Heavy Industries - Welcome to Sunshine Heavy Industries! As the new spaceship engineer, solve increasingly tricky design puzzles with your own personal style. Manage customer demands, juggle budget and ship performance, and survive the questionable decision making skills of your business partner.
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Aug 17, 2021
99% 👍
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Genokids - A bizarre music band named Genokids is rocking one of their best concerts to date when The Infinite Empire of Zenodia decides to invade Earth and assimilate mankind, landing right on top of the band and ruining both their concert and mood.
Space Court - As a newly appointed Judge, you will rule over Space Court and its denizens to keep the universe safe. Or possibly blow it all up. Either way, you’re tenured.
Elroy and the Aliens - Slope City, 1993. Talking robots, ancient alien secrets, and a mysterious message from the past. Follow Elroy and Peggie through a portal to find Elroy's father, missing for 18 years. A heartfelt point & click adventure where the puzzles make sense and the story stays with you.
ROLLING STAR - Bursting with hilarious dialogue and comical encounters! The second installment of the super-exhilarating Metroidvania series is here!!
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Mar 31, 2025
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Cryptid Farm - Cultivate a thriving farm to survive in this peaceful horror farming game! Play online with up to 16 players in the same lobby. Work together with your fellow farmers to repair your tractor and escape the farm, try not to fall victim to the eerie and mysterious creatures that lurk nearby.
Midnight Scenes: The Goodbye Note - Follow Dr. Richard P. Griffin during the scariest journey of his life. Welcome to a dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.
The Last Cube - Cube puzzler and an epic adventure. Stamp stickers to the sides of your cube to imbue each surface with unique powers, which are vital to solving puzzles and finding secrets.
Looking for Aliens - Aliens are among us! Can you find traces of them on Earth, the moon, and the edges of the galaxy? Find all the clues to prove the existence of alien civilizations and discover how making fried eggs can end up in a monster attack!
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Dec 8, 2021
96% 👍
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愚人船 NARRENSCHIFF - "NARRENSCHIFF" is a psychological horror puzzle game. Players take on the role of an amnesiac man who awakens in a mysterious mental hospital. As they explore, they unravel a story involving their own origins and the conspiracy brewing within the walls of the mental institution.
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Oct 28, 2025
96% 👍
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Top Rated

Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.

Angel at Dusk - Players say: Pilot an angelic ship in a far-future bullet hell, using charged shots and close-range attacks to break through enemy fire. Players like: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial · Distinctive Body-Horror Art · Aggressive Combat Systems ·
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Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!

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Jan 12, 2024
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two - Players say: As Gordon Freeman, travel with Alyx through the White Forest, fighting Combine forces and driving to deliver vital data to the Resistance. Players like: Story and Characters · Forest Environments · Varied Combat Encounters ·
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Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.

Half-Life 2: Episode One - Players say: As Gordon Freeman, fight through a collapsing City 17 with Alyx, using firearms and a gravity gun to escape the Citadel’s looming disaster. Players like: Alyx as Partner · Compact Story Continuation · Ruined City Atmosphere ·
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Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.

Defense Grid: The Awakening - Players say: Build and upgrade defensive towers to redirect alien waves, protect power cores, and survive increasingly demanding attacks. Players like: Enemy-Path Planning · Replayable Map Challenges · Distinct Tower Roles ·
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Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.

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Dec 8, 2008
96% 👍
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Black Mesa - Players say: A physicist fights through a research facility and alien world, using firearms, movement, and environmental puzzles to survive a catastrophe. Players like: Immersive Atmosphere · Expanded Xen Levels · Updated Visuals ·
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Relive Half-Life.

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Mar 6, 2020
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Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop - Players say: Lead marines through alien-infested facilities, combining top-down shooting, class tactics and mission objectives. Players like: Co-op With Friends · Team Class Roles · Workshop Content ·
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Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Alien Swarm - Players say: Lead a four-Marine squad through alien-infested missions, coordinating classes, weapons, and tactics in a top-down co-op shooter. Players like: Cooperative Teamwork · Class-Based Tactics · Intense Alien Fights ·
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Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair - Players say: Defend Earth from alien insect and machine hordes across dozens of missions, choosing one of four soldier classes and weapons. Players like: Chaotic Monster Battles · Co-op With Friends · Distinct Classes ·
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It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.

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Jul 18, 2016
95% 👍
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Alien Shooter - Players say: Clear a military complex overrun by aliens in a top-down shooter, buying weapons and upgrades between missions. Players like: Childhood Nostalgia · Alien Horde Combat · Driving Soundtrack ·
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The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. About 1,000 monsters on each map, showing up to 100 monsters simultaneously on one playing screen.

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May 27, 2009
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Vertigo 2 - Players say: Explore a strange underground reactor and fight aliens and androids in a single-player VR shooter with tactile weapons. Players like: Tactile Weapon Handling · Varied Worlds · Absurd Humor ·
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Vertigo 2 is a single-player VR adventure. Explore the depths of the vast Quantum Reactor as you descend to finish your journey home.

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Mar 30, 2023
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 - Players say: As an EDF soldier defending Earth from an alien invasion, blast monster hordes across missions solo or in four-player co-op. Players like: Huge Enemy Hordes · Co-op Battles · Weapon Variety ·
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Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.