In space, no one can hear you scream, but that didn’t stop audiences from doing so back in 1979 when the originalAliendebuted. Its success went on to spawn a load of sequels, and though themovies have had their ups and downs, the franchise is still praised by fans ofhorrorand science-fiction.
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The star of the series, the iconic two-mouthed Xenomorph, went on to become an inspiration for multiple forms of media, including video games. If it weren’t for the Alien films, games likeMetroid Primewould not exist. Of course, like with all successful movie franchises, licensed adaptations were sure to follow, and there are plenty of Alien games lurking around every corner. So rather than turn this into a drawn-out bug hunt, let’s rank which game is a match for the perfect organism.
10Alien Resurrection
Better Than the Movie
Alien Resurrection
It’s not often you find a game adaptation that surpasses the movie, but then again, doing homework is better than watching Alien Resurrection. As for the game, it’s a groundbreaking experience for the originalPlayStationlibrary, anFPShorror game where you battle aliens to escape a doomed ship.
Alien Resurrection is atmospheric as you roam dark corridors, with enemies leaping from the shadows. Unlike other Alien games where the infamous facehugger is usually an instant death, players can use a device to remove the parasite before it kills you – an impressive mechanic for the time. So why isn’t this game more well-known? You can blame that on the difficulty, because Alien Resurrection is downright sadistic. Ammunition is tight, the aliens are just as dangerous as they are in the movies and facehuggers are everywhere. Though flawed, the overall game is underrated.
Turning An R-Rated Movie Into A Kid’s Game
October 1992
Probe Software
Publisher(s)
Acclaim Entertainment, Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Run and gun
Nintendo, Sega, PC
Say what you will about the third film, but it was still dark, violent and had a rather tragic ending to Ripley’s story. So, naturally, they made it into a kid’s game. Bear in mind that Alien 3 came out two years before the ESRB was established. Although various ports exist, the version made for theSuper Nintendois the one to play.
The gameplay is solid and the graphics still hold up. It’s a run-and-gun side-scroller as you play as Ellen Ripley. Unlike the movie, more than one alien is prowling the prison colony of Fiorina 161. Fortunately, the game gives you an arsenal to fight back: a pulse rifle, a flamethrower and grenades. Instead of a linear adventure, Alien 3 is about completing objectives – rescuing prisoners, destroying eggs, sealing doors – and the game gives you the freedom to do them in any order.
8Aliens: Extermination
Bring Plenty of Quarters
June 02, 2025
Play Mechanix
First-person Shooter
It may be anarcadegame, but it’s still a video game. Whenever a successful action movie hits theaters, an arcade cabinet is not too far behind. Star Wars and Terminator 2 got theirs, and so did Aliens.
Years after the events of the second movie, a squadron of Colonial Marines return to Hadley’s Hope to deal with another Xenomorph infestation. That’s all the details you need because Aliens: Extermination is mindless fun. What made the cabinet stand out was it came with a pair of mounted miniature pulse rifles, which two players use to aim at the screen and blast away aliens. Well, so long as they had enough quarters to spend. If there’s any arcade game that deserves a port toPCor console, it’s this gem.
7Alien Trilogy
Aliens Meets DOOM
Alien Trilogy
Alien Trilogy is what you get when you take the first three movies and fuse them withDOOM. That’s not meant as an insult, though. Imitation is the biggest form of flattery, and if you’re going to imitate any game, it might as well be DOOM.
As the name implies, instead of just one film, the PS1 game takes you on an adventure from the original Alien to Alien 3. In terms of story, Alien Trilogy heavily differs from the source material, but for the better. As Ellen Ripley, you roam claustrophobic corridors fighting off enemies with a variety of weapons from the films. For a game from the mid-1990s, it still holds up. The sound effects on the guns all have a nice punch to them and even the soundtrack is intense.
6Aliens vs. Predator (2010)
“The Hunt Has Evolved”
Aliens vs. Predator (2010)
It’s almost funny that out of all the games in this franchise, the few times players actually get to play as the creature is in thecrossovers, particularly Aliens vs. Predator. The 2010 release is the third game in the FPS series, but instead of a continuation, it’s more of a reboot as it was the first to come out on consoles.
Some fans and critics found the game disappointing, citing poor AI and short campaigns. Its setbacks, however, don’t detract from what’s a decent game. you’re able to choose between three campaigns that weave together an overarching story. Play as a Xenomorph and cause an outbreak to serve your Queen. Survive as a Space Marine in an infested colony. Or hunt both sides as a Predator for glory. It has flaws, but if you’re a fan of these franchises, you’ll have fun.
5Aliens: Fireteam Elite
What Colonial Marines Should Have Been
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
After thedisaster that was Aliens: Colonial Marines, fans were understandably skeptical whenAliens: Fireteam Elitewas announced. Players crossed their fingers, fearing another disappointment. Luckily, those fears were unfounded because this game is a satisfying third-person survival shooter.
You have the freedom to customize your character however you wish. Not just their appearance, their armor, the class they specialize in – each with its own set of abilities – even your loadout as weapons can be modified and decorated. The combat is a bit like Gears of War meets Left 4 Dead. You work together with your team, fighting hordes of various Xenomorphs across each level. As far as the story goes, it’s unfortunately lacking, delivered via voice lines and text, not cinematic cutscenes. If you and a group of friends are Aliens fans, however, you’ll have a blast in online multiplayer.
Fireteam Elite also deserves extra love and attention given how it was made with a small studio working on a tight budget. Keep up the good work, Cold Iron Studios.
4Alien: Rogue Incursion
Alien: Rogue Incursion
What’s scarier than a game with a Xenomorph? How about aVRgame with a Xenomorph? InAlien: Rogue Incursion, fans get to live out their nightmares of getting an up-close look at the hostile monster in virtual reality. Hooray?
Review: Alien: Rogue Incursion
While Alien: Rogue Incursion isn’t simply Alien: Isolation in VR form, it takes the same horror elements and comprises its own story.
Seeing the iconic aliens up close in VR can be terrifying, but for better or worse, Rogue Incursion leans more towards action than horror. Since your character is a former Space Marine, you’re capable of fighting back against the creatures using a pistol, a pulse rifle and a shotgun. You even get a motion tracker for detecting aliens. If you love Alien horror games, you may be a tad disappointed by the lack of scares, but if you love action-focused Alien games, this is a great VR experience.
3Aliens vs. Predator 2
Classic FPS Action
Aliens Versus Predator 2
Whether you’re an Alien or Predator fan, there’s no doubt that Aliens vs. Predator 2 is the best crossover game in both franchises. It’s a phenomenal video game that’sworthy of a remake. The 2001 release may be showing its age, but the combat, mechanics and gripping campaigns will forever remain untouchable.
Like with all AVP games, you’re given three characters to choose from: an Alien, a Predator or a Marine, with each faction battling in what feels like separate genres. As a Predator, it’s an action-adventure as you hunt down the trophy that got away. As a Marine, it’s a horror game as you battle a relentless Xenomorph outbreak. As an alien, it’s basically another horror game, only YOU are the monster as you go from a facehugger to a fully-formed drone.
2Aliens: Dark Descent
The Most Complex Alien Game Yet
Aliens: Dark Descent
Who would have thought that the Alien franchise would work so well in theRTSgenre? Though it has many parallels toXCOM, the game is not turn-based. InAliens: Dark Descent, everything happens in real time as your squad carries out objectives. A new infestation of Xenomorphs has been unleashed and the Colonial Marines must neutralize the threat.
The graphics and environment deserve a chef’s kiss as they look lifted straight out of the movies. As an RTS, it’s about tactics. You give out orders and prepare kill zones for every encounter or firefight. There’s a level of depth to the gameplay even outside of combat. Using your starship, you’ll train soldiers, level up their stats, and look after their physical and mental health. It may sound overly complicated on paper, but once you get into the game, you’ll feel like a real Colonial Marine leader.
1Alien: Isolation
The Scream Queen of Horror
Alien: Isolation
Fans agree thatAlien: Isolationis not only the greatest game in the series, but without a doubt one of thescariest horror games of all time. You play not as Ellen Ripley, but as her daughter Amanda. When given a chance to learn what happened to her mother, Amanda goes in search of answers, only to find more than she bargained for when she comes face to face with the terror itself.
Isolation was the game that made fans fear the Xenomorph all over again. The Alien has never looked scarier in this intense game of cat and mouse, and unfortunately, YOU are the mouse. As far as horror AI goes, this is the smartest and most dangerous in gaming as the alien stalks you throughout the ship. Though there are tools for fighting back, there’s no pulse rifle to kill it. All you can do is run and hide from a monster more powerful than you.
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