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18 Games like Alien Shooter on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Alien Shooter down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, Evil West and Shank 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien Shooter.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Alien Shooter is STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy — scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. Evil West and Shank 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Alien Shooter on PlayStation

18 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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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Closest on genre
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.

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Evil West

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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.

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Shank 2

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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.

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Furi

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Furi
Closest overall match
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.

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Sifu

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Sifu
Closest on world
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.

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Mother Russia Bleeds

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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.

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Trek to Yomi

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Trek to Yomi
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHistorical
Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: historical setting and a third-person camera.

Released 19 years after Alien Shooter.

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

Genre puts it alongside Alien Shooter, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: an anime aesthetic and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 10 years after Alien Shooter.

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9

Rag Doll Kung Fu

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Rag Doll Kung Fu
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeMultiplayer2D
Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode54Combat51Visuals0
10

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game

46
NGL81
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game
Closest on progression
ActionHack and Slash
SoloLootCo-opSkill Tree2D
Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and 2D presentation.

Released 7 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Progression76Game mode48Visuals0
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Kung Fury

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Kung Fury
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

Same family as Alien Shooter: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 12 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Combat52Tone41Setting39Game mode36Visuals0
12

Fighting Force

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Fighting Force
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeMultiplayerThird Person
Year 1997Dev Core Design · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Alien Shooter: melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode55Combat43Visuals0
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Shank

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Shank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Alien Shooter is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and 2D presentation.

Released 7 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Tone76Combat53Game mode26Visuals0
14

DeathSpank

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DeathSpank
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeMultiplayerMagicThird Person
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Alien Shooter, and so does melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 7 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Game mode55Combat37Visuals0
15

Sacred Citadel

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Sacred Citadel
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkLootMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Alien Shooter, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds loot and gear systems. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 10 years after Alien Shooter.

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