Top 20 Best Alien Games of All Time

We take a look at the games that have best captured extraterrestrials and their dealings with human beings.

Posted By | On 11th, Jan. 2016

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We are fascinated with what lies outside of the boundaries of earth. Are we truly alone or is the galaxy filled with other intelligent life forms? Games have tackled this question time and time again, with many different takes on the matter. Here are the top 20 alien video games of all time.

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Alien Isolation

The Xenomorph is one of the most terrifying aliens ever conceived, and Alien Isolation puts this pedigree to good use. It slinks through each area, hiding in the shadows until it’s ready to strike with its mini-me tongue. Its sleek black form immediately strikes fear in the player, because they know that there is little chance of survival.


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