Action · June 19, 2023
Aliens: Dark Descent (2023)
In Aliens: Dark Descent , command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise. You are the commander. They are your weapon. Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Forge unique paths for survival, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones, and setting up motion trackers in a persistent world where your actions impact levels forever. Customize your squad with a selection of different classes. Level up and specialize your soldiers with unique abilities and an arsenal of weapons, armor, and perks, for high stakes missions in treacherous territory. Develop your base to research new tech and improve your squad even further. Manage your resources wisely and take calculated risks to outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you and your squad stop the outbreak before it’s too late? • Face off in a gripping original Alien story against iconic Xenomorph creatures ranging from Facehuggers to Praetorians, Alien Queens and many more, including rogue human commandos and a brand-new threat unique to this Alien storyline • Lead strategically and change squad tactics from mission to mission, carefully managing your soldiers’ health, resources, and sanity, to avoid permanent team losses and mental breakdowns • Forge unique paths for survival in a persistent world, uncovering shortcuts, creating safe zones and setting up motion trackers to stay one step ahead of these creatures • Assemble and level up squads composed of 5 starting Marines classes, with dozens of specializations, unique abilities and weapons.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 156
- Action · 128
- Tactical · 124
- RTS · 109
- Sci-fi · 95
- Real Time Tactics · 92
- Singleplayer · 90
- Aliens · 73
- Dark · 67
- Action-Adventure · 66
- Horror · 63
- Survival · 60
- Top-Down · 57
- Space · 55
- 3D · 55
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 15.7k Steam reviews | Top 30% in Action |
| Positive rating | 88% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 46% |
| Metacritic | 75/100 | Genre average 77 — top 65% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 276 players | Top 21% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 22 h average | Top 22% for session depth among Action |
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
- Traditional Chinese
- Japanese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Japanese
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
Accessibility
- Adjustable Text Size
- Color Alternatives
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
- Subtitle Options
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Other
- Single-player
- Save Anytime
Reception Metrics
Steam community
88%Very Positive · 15.7k reviews
13.8k positive · 1.9k negative
Metacritic
75/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
14.1k
Peak concurrent players
276
Press Quotes
“Dark Descent is beautiful, engaging, and absolutely drips with authentically atmospheric Aliens goo” RPS “One of the most immersive and exciting tactical shooters I've played, and a worthy successor to James Cameron's masterpiece” 9/10 – GodisaGeek “Arguably the best Aliens game around” 8.5/10 – WCCFTech
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
22h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
12h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
45
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 19, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Tindalos Interactive |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Base price | $15.99 -60% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Content Notes
Aliens: Dark Descent contains scenes involving violence, blood, gore and strong language.
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