Best Alien Games to Play on Alien Day 

Did you know that April 26^th marks Alien Day? 

When written in the American style, today’s date is 4/26. Astute Alien fans might see where I’m going with this. In the Alien franchise, the moon Acheron was identified as LV-426. You know the one. Where the derelict from the first film was found, explored by the crew of the USCSS Nostromo, and where all those Xenomorph eggs were found. All in all, a fitting date to dedicate to the iconic sci-fi saga. To celebrate, and scare ourselves silly, we’re taking a look at some of the best Alien games to play on PC! 

Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation has it all. Ties to Ellen Ripley? Check, you play as her daughter, Amanda. An atmosphere of constant dread and peril? Oh yes. Iconic recreation of H.R. Giger’s Xenomorph? You betcha. 

Amanda Ripley works for Weyland-Yutani, some fifteen years after her mother never returned. Rumours of the Nostromo’s flight recorder turning up drives Amanda to finally learn what happened. But when she and her crew arrive at Sevastopol, they find the same menace that plagued the Nostromo all those years ago. This survival horror game puts you in a desperate battle to uncover the truth of what happened to Ellen Ripley, whilst hiding from the terrifying Xenomorphs. 

Alien Isolation provides an immersive world to explore, with a rich cast and story to experience. Sevastopol is a decommissioned trading station that becomes increasingly unstable as you explore. And you are being actively hunted by a ruthless Alien that responds to your every move. Do what you must to survive, by hacking systems, scavenging for resources, and crafting items to help deal with each perilous situation. It’s up to you how you tackle your foes, head on or with more evasive tactics. 

Alien Isolation Official Specifications 

Here are the official specifications for Alien Isolation. Is your gaming PC up to the job, or more akin to a derelict spaceship abandoned on a moon? 

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 

Looking to enjoy Alien Day with your mates? Then take on Aliens: Fireteam Elite. This 2021 game is a co-op game with crossplay set in the Alien universe, where teams of three can work their way through four campaigns exploring the mysterious new planet, LV-895. There are different game modes to explore, as well as Challenge Card runs to take on. 

There are seven classes to choose from, each with extensive customisation options which enable you to build your character your way. As you battle through the ruins and caves of LV-895, your avatar will level up and unlock abilities unique to each class. Become a powerful marine and get ready for intensive combat with Xenomorphs and other creatures, called Prowlers and Spitters. 

Aliens: Fireteam Elite Official Specifications 

Is your gaming PC ready to explore LV-895 or do you need to make customisations of your own? Here are the official specifications. 

Aliens Vs Predator 

Naturally, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to relive one of the best crossovers out there. Aliens Vs Predator pits two of science fiction’s greatest monsters against each other; the Xenomorph versus the Predator. This game lets you play as a human marine, Predator, or Alien, allowing you to experience life as the hunter and prey. 

Set in a lush jungle and swampy land surrounding the colony of Freya’s Prospect, there are three single-player campaigns to complete, as well as a three-way multiplayer mode that boasts hours of gameplay. Play as a human, in a nail-biting and claustrophobic experience, but armed to the teeth with the best weaponry and explosives the US Marine Corps has at its disposal. Become the ultimate hunter as the Predator, stalking your prey from the shadows then defeating them with exotic weapons and close combat. Alternatively, be the deadliest creature in the universe, the Xenomorph, with your claws, teeth, and terrifying presence as your arsenal. 

Aliens Vs Predator Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC a Predator, Alien, or Marine? Check out the official specifications for Aliens Vs Predator and see. 

Aliens: Dark Descent

Aliens: Dark Descent released in 2023, making it the newest entry on this list. A real-time strategy, this game demands tactics if you’re going to survive the onslaught. It’s a single-player adventure, but you control a squad of Colonial Marines, trying to contain an outbreak of Xenomorphs on the Planet Lethe. 

The levels are large with no set path to navigate and enemies hidden around every corner. You must dispatch orders and strategically take them down. However, these aliens will learn from your actions and adapt their tactics accordingly, so you need to stay hyper-vigilant. For death is permanent in Aliens: Dark Descent. Thankfully, you can establish safe zones and lay motion trackers to stay fully aware of your surroundings. 

The squad you lead can be customised, specialising members with different classes, abilities, and weapons. At base, you can research new technologies to buff your team further and improve your chances of stopping this outbreak. 

Aliens: Dark Descent Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC equipped to handle a Xenomorph outbreak or will it succumb to their superior numbers? These are the official specifications for Aliens: Dark Descent: 

Best PCs to Play Alien Games

In the market for some new hardware? We have some great gaming PCs and laptops that would suit these Alien titles as well as plenty more of your favourite AAA games. If they aren’t a fitting member of your team, you can explore our complete collection of gaming PCs and laptops with just the click of a button! 

Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC

Whether you fight against or as the Xenomorph, the Refract Jade gaming PC will be a vital asset in your tool kit. This pre-built gaming PC has been crafted by the tech experts here at Overclockers UK, with hardware cherry-picked for mainstream gaming at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The AMD Ryzen 7 700 CPU harnesses AMD’s innovative Zen 4 architecture optimised for gaming performance. Plus, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU will expertly render the terrifying Xenomorph in rich, photo-realistic quality thanks to AI enhanced technologies. You didn’t want to sleep tonight, right?

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 Gaming Laptop

Take your Alien gameplay to any corner of the galaxy, with the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. This gaming laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen R9-7940HS CPU, for powerful on-the-go gaming, content creation, and more. Plus, the NVIDIA RTX 4070 GPU will beautifully render all the jump scares in phenomenal detail, on a 17.3” FHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. There will be no screen tearing diminishing the horror! 

To help keep your head cool in battle, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 features innovative 84-blade Arc Flow Fans. These fans have been optimised to increase air pressure whilst reducing turbulence, for improved cooling and minimal noise. These are paired with four exhaust vents and five dedicated heat pipes, providing efficient thermal performance throughout the laptop. 

OcUK Gaming Empath Configurable PC

Explore LV-264 and beyond, with the OcUK Gaming Empath. This gaming PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, with Zen 4 architecture and multi-threading technology to optimise performance. Taking your graphics to the next level is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. The Ada Lovelace architecture features all the latest innovations to enhance imagery and facilitate smooth gameplay at high resolutions. 

What’s more, the OcUK Gaming Empath is a configurable gaming PC, meaning you can adjust the base spec from a selection of hardware options. Tailor it to your exact needs. You can customise the PC case, CPU, memory, GPU, operating system, and up to three storage drives.  

This Is Ripley, Last Survivor Of The Nostromo…Signing Off. 

Which is your favourite Alien game? Or film for that matter! Drop a comment below with how you’ll be marking the occasion. 

PC specs are subject to change.