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Few titles capture what makes Alien Shooter unique: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. After measuring 19 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 46 most faithful alternatives. Ape Out, BloodRayne 2 (Legacy) and Furi top the ranking, with Ape Out at number one (77/100).

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The closest game to Alien Shooter is Ape Out — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. BloodRayne 2 (Legacy) and Furi follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Alien Shooter

46 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alien Shooter. Each one has been evaluated across 19 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Ape Out

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Ape Out
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralTop-DownIsometric
Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, procedural generation and melee combat. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on combat and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty.

Released 16 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals88Tone62Combat52
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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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NGL67
BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
Closest on combat
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHorror
Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 17 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone81Setting56Visuals0
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Furi

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NGL84
Furi
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiTop-DownIsometric
Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

Same family as Alien Shooter: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a top-down view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: punishing difficulty and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 13 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals85Tone68Combat53Setting35
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Zeno Clash

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NGL78
Zeno Clash
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasy
Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Alien Shooter for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 6 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone38Setting0Visuals0
5

STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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NGL83
STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode54Setting50Progression0Visuals0
6

Evil West

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NGL73
Evil West
Closest on tone
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings historical setting and co-op play.

Released 19 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Tone100Combat53Setting33Game mode24Visuals0
8

Sifu

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Sifu
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkProceduralTactical
Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Alien Shooter, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, procedural generation and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is punishing difficulty and tactical combat.

Released 19 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat49Tone43Setting0
9

Anomaly Agent

56
NGL88
Anomaly Agent
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralHardcore
Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

On paper it is what Alien Shooter is — strong narrative focus, procedural generation and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is punishing difficulty and linear, story-driven structure.

Released 21 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode100World59Combat52Tone31Setting0
10

Shank 2

57
NGL80
Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Same family as Alien Shooter: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

Released 9 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Tone76Combat53Game mode27Visuals0
11

Enter the Matrix

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NGL56
Enter the Matrix
Closest on setting
ActionHack and Slash
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkThird Person
Year 2003Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari EuropeOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a cyberpunk setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Setting61Visuals0
12

Spark the Electric Jester 3

51
NGL97
Spark the Electric Jester 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExploration
Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

On paper it is what Alien Shooter is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 19 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode100Combat52Setting42Progression0Visuals0
13

Mother Russia Bleeds

55
NGL79
Mother Russia Bleeds
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Alien Shooter is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

Released 13 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Tone87Combat53Setting45Game mode26Visuals0
14

The Matrix: Path of Neo

58
NGL66
The Matrix: Path of Neo
ActionHack and Slash
SoloSci-FiCyberpunkThird Person
Year 2005Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari, Inc.On PC

Same family as Alien Shooter: a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Setting38Visuals0
15

One Finger Death Punch

51
NGL90
One Finger Death Punch
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkCasualHardcore
Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

Released 10 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode100Combat53Tone39Visuals0

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