Games Like Alien Breed 2: Assault

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Aliens 19.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 14.7%, Isometric 13%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game, sharing identical mechanics, engine, and atmosphere.

Experience the final explosive chapter in the Alien Breed series and uncover the horrifying truth surrounding the existence of the Breed. Launch discount good thru Nov. 24 10am PST.

Why similar: Aliens 17.6%, Isometric 15.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 9.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the final chapter in the trilogy, it provides the most consistent gameplay experience and narrative conclusion to the series.

Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...

Why similar: Aliens 22.2%, Isometric 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that masterfully blends atmospheric sci-fi horror with frantic combat against alien swarms.

Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

Why similar: Aliens 23.2%, Co-op 22.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, free-to-play co-op top-down shooter that emphasizes team coordination and tactical positioning.

Surviving is only half the game. The award-winning atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return in this spin off/sequel armed with a slick new feature set! Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of the last remaining humans on Jupiter's moon Ganymede, where the alien onslaught is in full force.

Why similar: Aliens 17.8%, Isometric 16.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the original's mechanics with more upgrade options and a grittier, more intense combat focus.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Co-op 23.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for top-down co-op shooters, featuring tactical squad combat and intense alien-horde battles.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Aliens 28.5%, Shooter 19.5%, Co-op 18.5%, Action 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While third-person rather than isometric, it perfectly captures the cooperative, high-stakes alien-slaying experience.

In this 2-player twin-stick shooter, use a friendly drone for a game-changing abilities. Survive waves, upgrade, and uncover the mystery in this cooperative, action-packed experience.

Why similar: Aliens 18.1%, Isometric 15.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical top-down shooter that mirrors the seed game's sci-fi aesthetic and focus on managing overwhelming enemy numbers.

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Aliens 23.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-quality twin-stick shooter that focuses on intense arena-style combat against alien threats.

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Isometric 18.4%, Co-op 17.9%, Action 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-fidelity isometric experience with deep weapon customization and intense, fast-paced combat in a futuristic setting.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Shooter 22.7%, Action 19.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Co-op 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive horde-shooter that focuses on pure, arcade-style top-down combat against endless waves of enemies.

Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.

Why similar: Aliens 36.4%, Action 20.2%, Shooter 16.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Co-op 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a visceral, atmospheric combat experience that leans heavily into the iconic sci-fi horror of the Alien franchise.

Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

Why similar: Shooter 37.6%, Action 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style top-down shooter that emphasizes movement and rapid-fire combat.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Action 16.9%, Isometric 13.8%, Shooter 13%, Co-op 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical top-down shooter that rewards precision and weapon management, similar to the upgrade-heavy loop of Alien Breed.

This is the unique alloy of arcade action and RPG elements which combines well-established world of classical games and unmatched dynamics of the first part.

Why similar: Aliens 35.6%, Isometric 22.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down shooter that shares the same brutal, gore-filled aesthetic and massive enemy counts as the seed game.

Sequel to the best-seller ​The Red Solstice​. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?

Why similar: Aliens 36.5%, Co-op 18.4%, Third Person 17%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical shooter that emphasizes sci-fi survival and managing large-scale alien infestations.

The Great War has begun! The world population capable of functioning is mobilized to serve in the army and the outcome depends on you!

Why similar: Action 34.3%, Shooter 25.2%, Aliens 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up in the Alien Shooter series that maintains the classic, high-octane top-down gameplay loop.

Unleash a fury of powerful weapons as you blast your way through armies of Alien forces hell-bent on taking you down! Battle through 14 intense levels and prepare to face a barrage of beastly-sized bosses that will test your every skill. Each of your 10 weapons comes with two firing modes and you’ll need all of them!

Why similar: Action 33.4%, Shooter 31.6%, Aliens 22.8%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that focuses on explosive, high-octane combat against alien forces in a linear, action-packed format.

NOW AVAILABLE! When the Earth falls to an extra-terrestrial invasion, humanity becomes an endangered species. Earthfall is a four-player cooperative shooter that challenges players to survive hordes of ruthless alien drones and their inscrutable masters.

Why similar: Aliens 29.7%, Co-op 22.4%, Action 20.1%, Shooter 18.4%, Sci-fi 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op alien shooter that emphasizes team survival and defensive tactics against waves of extraterrestrial invaders.

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Action 21.5%, Shooter 20.6%, Aliens 20%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired twin-stick shooter that focuses on score-chasing and surviving against relentless alien waves.

A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!

Why similar: Aliens 35.7%, Action 20.9%, Sci-fi 16.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Co-op 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique team-based sci-fi shooter that combines FPS combat with strategic elements, perfect for fans of alien-themed warfare.

Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.

Why similar: Aliens 43%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Action 18.2%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, horde-based shooter that emphasizes managing ammunition and positioning against overwhelming odds.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action 15.5%, Sci-fi 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with destructible environments and roguelite elements that keep the combat feeling fresh and dangerous.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Action 19.5%, Isometric 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced isometric action game that focuses on high-intensity combat and precise movement.

Just choose a character to the liking, get experience to develop skills, earn money and spend it at weapons, medications and useful devices. All of this will be used against thousands of enemies. The zombies fill the game screen, never letting you rest, even for a minute.

Why similar: Action 32%, Shooter 23.8%, Isometric 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down 7%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine as the Alien Shooter series, it offers an identical feel and gameplay structure for fans of the genre.

We're happy to present a new game in the Alien Shooter universe! Get prepared to unique tactical gameplay, lots of monster types and 8 fighter types allowing you create your own style of completing missions and defeating bosses.

Why similar: Aliens 29.5%, Shooter 20.8%, Isometric 19.1%, Action 14.6%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of strategy and shooter mechanics that provides a different perspective on the alien-invasion theme.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense twin-stick shooter that features massive weapon upgrades and overwhelming enemy swarms.

Crowds of blood-thirsty monsters, crawling from every corner of the secret research base. Gloomy basements and modern labs, darkness changing into blazing bulbs. The only usual thing is: you're in a bad place alone, and there's no one to help you!

Why similar: Action 25.5%, Shooter 25%, Isometric 20.3%, Aliens 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the top-down shooter genre that provides a nostalgic and challenging alien-slaying experience.

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Why similar: Aliens 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Co-op 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%

Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Co-op 14.6%, Top-Down 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style horde shooter that focuses on satisfying, high-volume combat against endless waves of enemies.

Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.

Why similar: Aliens 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15%, Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action 12.2%

Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!

Why similar: Aliens 24.6%, Isometric 22%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 12%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Isometric. Massively Multiplayer. Capture The Flag. Skirmish. Bug Hunt. And more. Welcome to FreeInfantry - the world's first massive multiplayer online isometric shooter.

Why similar: Aliens 19.4%, Isometric 17.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%

New chapter in history of the legendary game, including 10 story missions.

Why similar: Shooter 23.3%, Isometric 23%, Aliens 19.6%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 9%

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Why similar: Aliens 34.4%, Action 19.1%, Co-op 16.5%, Shooter 15.8%, Sci-fi 10%

Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.

Why similar: Action 34%, Co-op 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Isometric 10.3%

Meet the completely reworked legendary game loved by millions of players worldwide! Alien Shooter 2 - the Legend is an ambitious follow-up to the famous Alien Shooter series.

Why similar: Aliens 29.6%, Shooter 21%, Isometric 20.1%, Action 13%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: Co-op 31.3%, Action 26.7%, Shooter 21%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Horror 8.3%

From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Co-op 17.5%, Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Action 12.9%

Blast your way through enemy lines to defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destruction just got awesome.

Why similar: Action 32.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Co-op 18.4%, Top-Down 12%, Shooter 6.3%

The Earth is in pieces...again! We've gotta do more to save the planet!

Why similar: Action 28.5%, Shooter 28.3%, Aliens 18.5%, Co-op 14.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Co-op 16.7%, Aliens 16.5%, Action 12.8%

Project Hive is a third-person shooter game in which you play as Alexei, a survivor stranded in the destroyed mining facility Hive on the planet Proxima. His quest will lead him through the dark secrets of Talium Industries.

Why similar: Shooter 28.2%, Aliens 20.9%, Action 19.7%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Third Person 13%

Prepare for one of the most action packed-shooters in PC gaming history! Every level is full of enemies and targets for you to destroy! You will become a soldier of the alien species and protect your home world from the forces of the Human armada.

Why similar: Action 45.6%, Shooter 33.5%, Sci-fi 20.8%

It came from space and ate our brains is a unique Arcade top-down shooter. Looking for addicting gameplay, four-player co-op mode, and tons of aliens to send into oblivion? You’ve come to the right place!

Why similar: Aliens 22.7%, Isometric 17.3%, Shooter 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%

Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.

Why similar: Aliens 28.7%, Action 19.8%, Isometric 16.2%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Top-Down 8.1%

Immerse yourself in an action-packed cyberpunk universe where the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance. The Morphs are preparing their final attack, determined to enslave every civilization in the Solar System — and it's your mission to fight back!

Why similar: Action 39.7%, Aliens 33.8%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.

Why similar: Aliens 20.9%, Shooter 19.1%, Co-op 16.4%, Action 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%

HELLFRONT is an intense top-down shooter. Conquer ground, build a base, and command your troops in battle! Play PvP or beat the campaign co-op or solo.

Why similar: Aliens 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Co-op 13%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.

Why similar: Shooter 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Aliens 15.8%, Action 14.7%

Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *

Why similar: Action 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%

Use Nukes, Electricity, Heat Rays and powerful Minions in this wave-based first person shooter providing endless hours of Ghost-slaying entertainment, solo or Co-Op. Only Ghosts stand in the way of your invasion of Earth.

Why similar: Shooter 28.7%, Action 28%, Aliens 19.6%, Co-op 11.3%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.

Why similar: Action 85.3%, Co-op 5.5%, Aliens 5.3%, Shooter 1.7%, Sci-fi 1.5%

A desert, an abandoned city, cramped underground corridors of MAGMAs research centers, and for hundreds of kilometers around there is only darkness and thousands of monsters coming from all sides. You have only two options - to achieve your goal or die.

Why similar: Isometric 34.8%, Aliens 17%, Action 16.2%, Third Person 15.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%

The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. About 1,000 monsters on each map, showing up to 100 monsters simultaneously on one playing screen.

Why similar: Aliens 23.7%, Shooter 18.2%, Isometric 17.5%, Action 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%

Get ready for the ULTIMATE tower defense onslaught. Build, deploy, research and upgrade your defenses in this epic, old school RTS inspired sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Aliens 29.5%, Isometric 27.3%, Action 15.1%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Top-Down 11%

Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

Why similar: Aliens 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Co-op 20.1%, Action 16%, Top-Down 11.3%

Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.

Why similar: Co-op 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action 19.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 10.1%

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

Why similar: Shooter 29%, Co-op 23.4%, Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Third Person 12.8%