Underplayed Gems

Alien Attack (2016)

Alien Attack cover
Developer
Alien Jellyfish
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.9 of 5, 241 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast, tough arcade shooter where you blast relentless pixel aliens with a growing arsenal, fighting to survive as long as possible.

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What players say

Players describe Alien Attack as a short, old-school arcade shooter with addictive rhythm and solid challenge, though some note mild jank and crashes with certain controllers. The base game has fixed boss upgrades and limited content, but the DLC adds new mechanics.

Screenshots

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