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We filtered the 50 games similar to Alien vs. Predator down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Battletoads, Mega Man Zero and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien vs. Predator.

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DarkSoloCo-op
Year 1994Dev Capcom

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Alien vs. Predator is Battletoads — scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man Zero and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Alien vs. Predator

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alien vs. Predator. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Battletoads
Battletoads
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

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode79Setting47
Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: setting and game mode.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47Setting38
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
IGDB40
Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79Setting64
Mega Man Zero 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Released 9 years after Alien vs. Predator.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode34
Mega Man Zero 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Released 10 years after Alien vs. Predator.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode34
Captain Commando
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opSci-Fi2DOffline
Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode58
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: setting and game mode.

Same studio: Capcom.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode48Setting47
Rampage
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like Alien vs. Predator, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

It predates Alien vs. Predator by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode34
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Alien vs. Predator: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode34
SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DTactical
Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: game mode.

Released 21 years after Alien vs. Predator.

Genre100Visuals100Combat62Setting53Game mode48
X3: Terran Conflict
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiSandbox WorldOpen World
Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1
Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Alien vs. Predator, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

A game from the X series of games. The whole series consists of four main games - X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X Rebirth - and the sequels to them. Sequels, which include X3: Terran Conflict, can be considered as stand-alone games, their difference from the "main" games is that the sequels develop the ideas that first appear in the "main" games.

Where it drifts furthest from Alien vs. Predator: setting and game mode.

Released 14 years after Alien vs. Predator.

Genre100Combat100Game mode48Setting35

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