What games are most similar to Aliens: Dark Descent?

The most similar games to Aliens: Dark Descent include Starship Troopers: Terran Command, Desperados III, Strength In Numbers, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Aliens: Dark Descent?

Aliens: Dark Descent is a Action, Strategy game with popular tags including Strategy, Tactical, Action, RTS, Real Time Tactics.

Best strategy games like Aliens: Dark Descent?

If you're looking for more strategy games like Aliens: Dark Descent, try Starship Troopers: Terran Command, Desperados III, Strength In Numbers. These share the Strategy tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Aliens: Dark Descent?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Aliens: Dark Descent. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Aliens: Dark Descent but more tactical?

To find games emphasizing tactical, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Tactical alongside Strategy. You can also explore the tactical tag page directly.

Games Like Aliens: Dark Descent

Top Similar Games to Aliens: Dark Descent

Starship Troopers: Terran Command (2022) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer. Also features military and war. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer
Desperados III (2020) — Shared: Real Time Tactics, Strategy, Tactical. Also features stealth and western. Tags: Real Time Tactics, Strategy, Tactical
Strength In Numbers (2025) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features casual and 3d. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Jagged Alliance 3 (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer
Door Kickers (2014) — Shared: Tactical, Strategy, Action. Also features top-down and simulation. Tags: Tactical, Strategy, Action
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak (2016) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi. Also features multiplayer and story rich. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
Conflict 3048 (2022) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features 2d and combat. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Real Time Tactics. Also features stealth and ninja. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Real Time Tactics
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (2021) — Shared: Aliens, Action, Horror. Also features co-op and shooter. Tags: Aliens, Action, Horror
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Action, Sci-fi. Also features crpg and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Action, Sci-fi
XCOM® 2 (2016) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer. Also features turn-based combat and character customization. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer
Homeworld 3 (2024) — Shared: RTS, Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features space and story rich. Tags: RTS, Strategy, Sci-fi
Tempest Rising (2025) — Shared: RTS, Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features base building and multiplayer. Tags: RTS, Strategy, Singleplayer
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features rpg and character customization. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer
Expansion VR (2024) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features 3d and vr. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Ukraine War 2022 (2024) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features 2d and war. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Against the Storm (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer, RTS. Also features simulation and city builder. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer, RTS
Stranded: Alien Dawn (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Singleplayer. Also features survival and base building. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Singleplayer
Expedition: Shadow World (2025) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features tactical rpg and 3d. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Outbreak Overlord (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Action. Also features stealth and isometric. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Action
63 Days (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, RTS. Also features action-adventure and world war ii. Tags: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, RTS
The Thaumaturge (2024) — Shared: Singleplayer. Also features rpg and crpg. Tags: Singleplayer
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition (2017) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer. Also features base building and multiplayer. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer
Stargate: Timekeepers (2024) — Shared: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Sci-fi. Also features stealth and exploration. Tags: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Sci-fi
Diplomacy is Not an Option (2024) — Shared: RTS, Strategy, Tactical. Also features resource management and medieval. Tags: RTS, Strategy, Tactical
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters (2022) — Shared: Tactical, Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features warhammer 40k and turn-based strategy. Tags: Tactical, Strategy, Sci-fi
Call Of Resistance (2026) — Shared: Action, Strategy, RTS. Also features 3d and drama. Tags: Action, Strategy, RTS
Homeworld Remastered Collection (2015) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi. Also features space and classic. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered (2024) — Shared: Action, Dark. Also features adventure and dark fantasy. Tags: Action, Dark
The Invincible (2023) — Shared: Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Aliens. Also features adventure and robots. Tags: Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Aliens
Alien: Isolation (2014) — Shared: Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens. Also features survival horror and atmospheric. Tags: Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens
Star Command Galaxies (2024) — Shared: RTS, Strategy, Sci-fi. Also features isometric and indie. Tags: RTS, Strategy, Sci-fi
Edge Of Extinction (2025) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features 3d and fantasy. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024) — Shared: Horror, Action, Singleplayer. Also features narration and third person. Tags: Horror, Action, Singleplayer
Grey Goo (2015) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi. Also features multiplayer and base building. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi
Evil West (2022) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer. Also features western and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Singleplayer
RoboCop: Rogue City (2023) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer, Sci-fi. Also features fps and first-person. Tags: Action, Singleplayer, Sci-fi
Fort Solis (2023) — Shared: Sci-fi, Singleplayer. Also features walking simulator and cinematic. Tags: Sci-fi, Singleplayer
Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES (2024) — Shared: Action, Strategy, RTS. Also features 4x and grand strategy. Tags: Action, Strategy, RTS
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector (2021) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Sci-fi. Also features warhammer 40k and turn-based tactics. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Sci-fi
War Mongrels (2021) — Shared: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, RTS. Also features stealth and world war ii. Tags: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, RTS
TLA Tactics0 — Shared: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, RTS. Also features stealth and isometric. Tags: Strategy, Real Time Tactics, RTS
Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand (2023) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer. Also features adventure and action rpg. Tags: Action, Singleplayer
BATTLETECH (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Tactical. Also features mechs and turn-based tactics. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Tactical
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft (2024) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer. Also features action-adventure and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Singleplayer
XCOM®: Chimera Squad (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer, Aliens. Also features turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer, Aliens
Total War: PHARAOH (2023) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Tactical. Also features grand strategy and war. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Tactical
Old World (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer. Also features simulation and grand strategy. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer
Fantasy Royal VR (2021) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features vr and early access. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
They Are Billions (2019) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer. Also features base building and colony sim. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer
Dead Space (2023) — Shared: Horror, Sci-fi, Singleplayer. Also features third-person shooter and survival horror. Tags: Horror, Sci-fi, Singleplayer
Wartales (2023) — Shared: Strategy, Singleplayer. Also features rpg and open world. Tags: Strategy, Singleplayer
PROHIBEAST (2026) — Shared: Real Time Tactics, Strategy, RTS. Also features stealth and action-adventure. Tags: Real Time Tactics, Strategy, RTS
Expeditions: Rome (2022) — Shared: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer. Also features rpg and party-based rpg. Tags: Strategy, Tactical, Singleplayer
Wasteland 3 (2020) — Shared: Strategy, Sci-fi, Tactical. Also features crpg and character customization. Tags: Strategy, Sci-fi, Tactical
DREDGE (2023) — Shared: Singleplayer, Horror. Also features exploration and fishing. Tags: Singleplayer, Horror
AI Kills All Humans (2026) — Shared: RTS, Real Time Tactics, Strategy. Also features minimalist and dark humor. Tags: RTS, Real Time Tactics, Strategy
Million Star Ship (2024) — Shared: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics. Also features 3d platformer and 3d. Tags: Strategy, RTS, Real Time Tactics
Crime Boss: Rockay City (2024) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer, Tactical. Also features co-op and shooter. Tags: Action, Singleplayer, Tactical
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (2023) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer, Sci-fi. Also features boomer shooter and fps. Tags: Action, Singleplayer, Sci-fi