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Aliens: Dark Descent

Aliens: Dark Descent is an isometric action games with significant tactical mechanics. Players command a squad of soldiers fighting xenomorphs.

RPG | science fiction | Isometric view | tactical | videos | elements of strategy | Alien (brand)

Aliens: Dark Descent Release Date

20Jun2023

PC PS4 XONE PS5 XSX

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Aliens: Dark Descent is an action game featuring advanced tactical mechanics, in which we direct a squad of soldiers. It was developed by Tindalos Interactive, also responsible for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada and Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2.

Plot

The player commands a squad of colonial marines sent to the Lethe moon to eliminate the xenomorphs dwelling there. The player must face these horrifying beasts and the agents of the Weyland-Yutani corporation.

Mechanics

Aliens: Dark Descent is a tactical action game, in which we command a squad of five marines. The game is very fast-paced and emphasizes the player's reflexes.

The maps are very large, mostly open, letting us complete missions in many different ways. The game's world changes as a result of players' actions. They can create safe zones and shortcuts to make future quests easier.

The player has access to several different character classes with unique skill trees. Weapons and armor can also be upgraded. Between missions we return to our base to expand it, gaining access to new tech.

Last updated on 14 December 2023

Game mode: single player  

User score: 4.9 / 10 based on 82 votes.

Pre-release expectations: 6.3 / 10 based on 12 votes.

Age restrictions Aliens: Dark Descent: 18+

Aliens: Dark Descent System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Minimum:
  • (30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i3-6100 3.7 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
  • 8 GB RAM
  • graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / 3 GB Radeon R9 380 or better
  • 60 GB HDD
  • Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Recommended:
  • (60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6 GHz
  • 16 GB RAM
  • graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 or better
  • 60 GB SSD
  • Windows 10/11 64-bit
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