The Best Aliens Games

Update : SCP - Mystery Man added at rank #39.
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100 hidden dogs (2021)

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100
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PC Windows

Hidden object game in the alien setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. A large location and cute dogs.

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  • collector
  • creature
  • scroller
  • hand-drawn
  • aliens
  • hidden-object
  • point-and-click
  • family-friendly
  • minimalist
  • exploration
  • cute
  • cats
  • casual
  • stylized
  • 2d

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Pewt 'em Up! (2022)

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PC Windows Android

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.


  • shoot-em-up
  • rogue-like
  • aliens
  • retro
  • arcade
  • futuristic
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • space
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • linear
  • action

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)

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93
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PC Windows Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Mac OS Linux Android Xbox One vita

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in charge of saving the Earth from a global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technology, and planning combat strategies. With over 70 missions worldwide and customizable soldiers, this game provides an immersive experience that appeals to players who enjoy turn-based strategy games.


What we like:
  • Engaging and strategic turn-based combat system
  • Variety of classes and abilities to customize soldiers and build squad
  • Impressive graphics and sound design
  • Strategic depth and replayability
  • Long War mod adds even more gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Long War mod can be frustrating with high difficulty

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • aliens
  • squad
  • strategy
  • cover
  • combat
  • battle
  • war

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Alien Removal Division (2022)

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90
Review score
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PC Windows

The invasion has started and the secret military research facility has fallen leaving only chaos. As the only survivor, you must fight your way through the military base against a horde of frantic aliens. A.R.D. is a FREE single-player first-person shooter made by students from Breda University.

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  • parkour
  • first-person
  • 3d
  • precision
  • aliens
  • shooter
  • linear
  • platform
  • short
  • fps
  • fast-paced
  • violent
  • slug
  • sci-fi

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Alien Hominid HD (2023)

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88
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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox 360

The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!


  • cooperative
  • hand-drawn
  • run
  • old-school
  • aliens
  • boss
  • side-scrolling
  • local
  • gun
  • 2d
  • shoot-em-up
  • scroller
  • shooter
  • action
  • arcade

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Critical Annihilation (2016)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Critical Annihilation is a Twin-Stick SHMUP (Shoot-em Up) made entirely out of tiny voxels. We take advantage of voxel technology to hype up the explosive gameplay. Everything is destructible to its core.


  • feedback
  • run-and-gunning
  • voxel
  • shoot-em-up
  • aliens
  • destruction
  • good-looking
  • multiplayer
  • action
  • physics
  • bullet-hell
  • mech
  • isometric
  • gore
  • farming

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Prey (2017)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.


  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • stealth
  • horror
  • alternate
  • exploration
  • narrative
  • mind-bending
  • combat
  • inventory
  • crafting
  • skill

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XCOM 2 (2016)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4

XCOM 2 puts you in a fight for the survival of humanity against an alien force. Your job is to lead a squad of soldiers to liberate Earth. The game has an exciting blend of tactical, strategy, and RPG elements that will keep you glued to your screen.


What we like:
  • Fantastic turn-based tactics and strategy game
  • Highly engaging gameplay for all players
  • Great customization options for soldiers
  • Strict time pressure in most missions
  • Revamped soldier classes offer more game-changing abilities
What could be improved:
  • Long load times in and out of missions
  • Storyline is straightforward

  • turn-based
  • tactical
  • aliens
  • squad
  • strategy
  • cover
  • combat
  • war
  • sci-fi
  • battle
  • management

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Dome Keeper (2022)

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85
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PC Windows Android Linux Mac OS

Dome Keeper is a thrilling mining game that combines rogue-lite elements with intense monster battles. Excavate resources, upgrade your gear, and defend your dome against enemy attacks. With effective gameplay mechanics, a variety of resources and upgrades, and unique gadgets, Dome Keeper offers a satisfying experience.


What we like:
  • Effective gameplay mechanics
  • Variety of resources and upgrades
  • Unique gadgets for the dome
What could be improved:
  • Starting over can feel slow compared to the fast-paced gameplay

  • survival
  • rogue-like
  • time-management
  • aliens
  • management
  • wave
  • resource
  • mining
  • underground
  • resource-management
  • inventory
  • base-building
  • tower-defense
  • dark
  • post-apocalyptic

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Minesweeper Genius (2019)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Modern take on the classic minefield game!Tons of randomly generated levels!


  • puzzle
  • aliens
  • grid
  • tile
  • card-play
  • classic
  • dexterity
  • board
  • horizontal
  • maze
  • meditative
  • minigame
  • simulated

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