What is the best game similar to Alien 3?

The closest game to Alien 3 is Ristar, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Alien 3?

The three closest games to Alien 3 are: 1. Ristar (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Disney's DuckTales (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Castlevania: Dracula X (95/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Alien 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 8 dimensions.

Is Disney's DuckTales similar to Alien 3?

Yes, very much so — Disney's DuckTales scores 97/100 similarity to Alien 3. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Platformer games are similar to Alien 3?

The best Platformer games similar to Alien 3 are Ristar, Disney's DuckTales, Castlevania: Dracula X and Gravity Circuit. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Alien 3 attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

How is similarity to Alien 3 calculated?

We compare Alien 3 against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Alien 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Alien 3 left you wanting more, this list of 47 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 8 attributes. Ristar comes closest (95/100).

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Games like Alien 3

47 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Ristar

iRank100

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDark2DPixel Art

IGDB86· 1

Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Details →

#3Castlevania: Dracula X

iRank90

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDarkHorror2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1995Dev Konami · St. GIGA

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: shooter.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Details →

#7Mega Man X

iRank85

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB76· 2

Year 1994Dev Shiny Entertainment · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Details →

#10The Final Station

iRank80

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDarkHorrorSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#11Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

iRank70

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDarkHorror2DRanged

IGDB70· 1

Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Details →

Nintendo

#12Disney's The Jungle Book

iRank81

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping shooter

Details →

Steam GOG

#13Mega Man 8

iRank69

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB69· 2

Year 1996Dev Capcom · Ocean SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Details →

#14Jetpack Joyride

iRank67

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB67· 2

Year 2011Dev Halfbrick Studios · BeatshapersOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Details →

#15Metroid II: Return of Samus

iRank60

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Details →

Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Alien 3?: The closest game to Alien 3 is Ristar, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Alien 3?: The three closest games to Alien 3 are: 1. Ristar (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Disney's DuckTales (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Castlevania: Dracula X (95/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Alien 3's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Disney's DuckTales similar to Alien 3?: Yes, very much so — Disney's DuckTales scores 97/100 similarity to Alien 3. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Alien 3?: The best Platformer games similar to Alien 3 are Ristar, Disney's DuckTales, Castlevania: Dracula X and Gravity Circuit. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Alien 3 attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Alien 3 calculated?: We compare Alien 3 against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Alien 3 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.