90
iRank93
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
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More about this game →Alien vs. Predator is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Guacamelee! and Super Castlevania IV lead the list, with The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile reaching a 90/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Alien vs. Predator special.
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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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DarkSoloCo-op
Year 1994Dev Capcom
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The closest game to Alien vs. Predator is The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! and Super Castlevania IV follow close behind.
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Games like Alien vs. Predator
52 similar games found92
iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMelee2DFantasy
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter
84
iRank100
RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkHorror2DNarrative
IGDB100· 1
Year 1991Dev Konami
91
iRank73
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya
✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter
87
iRank86
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami
88
iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS
86
iRank88
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
86
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMelee2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
85
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMultiplayerOpen World
Steam👍 89%· 105
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC
82
iRank97
RPGAction RPG
Melee2DCasualNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC
88
iRank74
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
82
iRank92
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3
82
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente
85
iRank77
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiSandbox WorldOpen World
Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1
Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
81
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
Solo2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Team Viewtiful · Capcom
✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping shooter
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Alien vs. Predator?
- The closest game to Alien vs. Predator is The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Alien vs. Predator?
- The three closest games to Alien vs. Predator are: 1. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile (90/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Guacamelee! (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Super Castlevania IV (84/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Alien vs. Predator's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is Guacamelee! similar to Alien vs. Predator?
- Yes, very much so — Guacamelee! scores 92/100 similarity to Alien vs. Predator. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Alien vs. Predator?
- The best RPG games similar to Alien vs. Predator are The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Guacamelee!, Super Castlevania IV and Battletoads. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Alien vs. Predator attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and co op.
- How is similarity to Alien vs. Predator calculated?
- We compare Alien vs. Predator against every game in our catalog using 10 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 vs. Predator experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.