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Aliens: Dark Descent

A real-time tactics game in the Alien universe, where you lead a squad of colonial marines through an outbreak on the planet Lethe. You manage soldiers from an isometric view, deal with xenomorphs in real time and keep your squad alive between missions. It is a single-player game, so everything depends on how you place and protect your squad.

Real-time tacticsAlien universeSquad managementXboxPlayStationPC

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IGDB

81%

27 ratings

Steam:

87%

15,334 reviews

Fits you if

you like real-time tactics where every soldier matters and the atmosphere is bleak.

Skip it if

you want co-op, fast action or a forgiving difficulty.

Availability

Where to play

Steam

$39.99

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Facts

Platforms
Xbox · PlayStation · PC
Release date
June 20, 2023
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Strategy · Adventure
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Playable
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is Aliens: Dark Descent on?
Aliens: Dark Descent is available on Xbox · PlayStation · PC.
Does Aliens: Dark Descent have co-op?
No, Aliens: Dark Descent is single-player only.
Does Aliens: Dark Descent run on Steam Deck?
Playable
What does Aliens: Dark Descent cost?
$39.99 on Steam.

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