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We filtered the 46 games similar to Alien Shooter down to the 12 that fit the “Xbox” category. Zeno Clash, STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy and Evil West top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien Shooter.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Alien Shooter is Zeno Clash — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy and Evil West follow close behind.

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The best games like Alien Shooter on Xbox

12 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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Zeno Clash

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Zeno Clash
Closest on genre
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.

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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8

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.

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9

Sacred Citadel

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NGL57
Sacred Citadel
Closest on progression
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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10

Streets of Rage 2

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Streets of Rage 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeCo-opMultiplayerOffline
Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings co-op play and 2D presentation.

It predates Alien Shooter by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Golden Axe

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NGL81
Golden Axe
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeMultiplayerOfflineCo-op
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Alien Shooter: melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Alien Shooter by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExploration
Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 11 years after Alien Shooter.

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