Best Aliens Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,206 Aliens games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Aliens game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. Half-Life: Alyx
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx holds the #1 spot for "best Aliens game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,403 positive reviews and 1,507 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx on the Steam Deck.
2. Lethal Company
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Lethal Company has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 416,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 405,364 positive reviews and 10,884 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Lethal Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
Half-Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,941 positive reviews and 4,745 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Entropy : Zero 2
Bad Cop is back. Command a small army of Combine synths and soldiers on a Northern campaign to capture Dr. Judith Mossman. A modification for Half-Life 2.
Entropy : Zero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,677 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Entropy : Zero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269,055 positive reviews and 8,721 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
6. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,272 positive reviews and 2,120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
7. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,859 positive reviews and 4,521 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
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 Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,411 positive reviews and 1,210 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. Half-Life 2: VR Mod
Half Life 2: VR Mod is a fan-made project, which adds full Virtual Reality support to the original 2004 PC gaming classic by Valve Software. Are you ready to become the Freeman?
Half-Life 2: VR Mod has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,813 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life 2: VR Mod on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 658920 |
10. The Planet Crafter
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Aliens games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,199 positive reviews and 1,527 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
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 | 309 | 3/23/2020 | 97 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,143 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 750 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 8/20/2022 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,445 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,321 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 878 | 11/8/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 246 | 10/10/2007 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,235 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 593 | 3/6/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 12/4/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,795 | 5/2/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 8/30/2006 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/16/2023 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 11/1/1999 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). Entropy : Zero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Half-Life 2: Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.