8 best alien games to play in 2026

Fans of the Alien franchise need to play or revisit these eight Alien-related games before the year's end.
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Alien: Isolation 2 continues the original 1979 film's aesthetic but takes the horror outside

My Gamescom hands-on of the cult sci-fi horror sequel is familiar but with a twist that makes me think of another sci-fi ...
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Alien: Isolation 2 has huge access to 20th Century's archives, but Ridley Scott remains Creative Assembly's "guiding star"

Alien: Isolation 2 is digging into Ridley Scott's original vision while using 20th Century's archive to build something new.
GameSpot

Sorry, Alien: Romulus, The Best Alien Sequel Is Still Alien: Isolation

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. There’s something specific about Ridley Scott’s 1979 movie Alien ...
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Alien: Isolation sequel in early development at Creative Assembly

A sequel to Alien: Isolation is currently in early development at SEGA subsidiary Creative Assembly, the developer announced. In a message celebrating the survival horror game’s 10th anniversary, ...
Polygon

The long-awaited Alien Isolation 2 shakes up Summer Game Fest

Polygon Summer Game Fest 2026 Live game reveals, world premiere trailers, and what’s next from 40+ developers, publishers, and hardware makers. Dive in→ Get ready for xenomorphs to be scary again, ...
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Alien: Isolation 2 Is Walking Right Into One of the Biggest Challenges in Survival Horror Games

Looking back at the first game, length was often the only major complaint people had about it, and now, with Alien: Isolation ...
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Alien: Isolation 2 – another strong female protagonist stalked in a terrifying new world

Creative Assembly could strike gold again with this follow-up to their fan-favourite, film-inspired game … if you’re brave enough to venture outdoors Alien: Isolation redefined Alien games on its ...
GameSpot

Alien: Isolation 2 Is In Early Development With Original Director Returning

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The creative director of Alien: Isolation, Al Hope, has announced a ...
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Sorry, 'Romulus,' But the Best 'Aliens' Prequel Isn’t a Movie

Amanda Ripley (Andrea Deck) as she appears on the poster for 'Alien: Isolation' with a weapon in hand and a Xenomorph behind her. Image via 20th Century Fox Alien: Romulus has finally burst its way ...
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First teaser for Alien: Isolation's long-awaited sequel doesn't feature a Xenomorph, but it's very eerie

Sega and Creative Assembly finally shared a brief teaser for their long-awaited sequel to Alien: Isolation to celebrate Alien Day 2026. The teaser, which you can watch below, is titled "False Sense of ...
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Alien: Isolation 2 Confirmed

On the 10-year anniversary of Alien: Isolation’s release, developer Creative Assembly has confirmed that a sequel is in development. In a statement marking the survival horror classic’s 10th birthday, ...