Alien X (2021)

Developer: LTZinc
Publisher: HandMade Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hardcore 2D platformer where you cautiously navigate traps and flying monsters, collecting items to survive and escape an unknown planet.

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What players say

Players widely call Alien X an asset flip built from a Construct 2 template. The hitboxes are oversized and the jumping feels broken, while buggy platforms often kill the player more than enemies do. A handful of reviewers find it a refreshing but short and difficult platformer.

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