There are a lot of games scheduled to release in 2023, and in this article, we will take a look at some of the most anticipated new upcoming alien games. Something paranormal? Unknown life forms? We have all of that and more. Some games are set in some of the most known universes like Avatar, DC, or classic Aliens. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the list!
#8 Starship Troopers: Extermination
Platform: PC
Release: May 17, 2023
Are you ready to do your part? If so, jump into Starship Troopers: Extermination with some of your friends and defeat the bug menace once and for all!
You’ll be sent into the far reaches of space where bugs are waiting, waiting to be killed! However, you won’t be alone in your conquest, as eleven other players will be with you, and you’ll need to work together to take them down!
Load up with your trusted assault rifle, complete objectives, and stay alive so you can kill more bugs! With multiple classes you can be, different types of bugs to kill, and unique weapons to use, you’ll have quite the challenge on your hands, soldier!
#7 RIPOUT
Platform: PC XSX|S PS5
Release: October 24, 2023
If you want a title that will test you, freak you out, and give you weapons you’ve never had before, then RIPOUT is the game you’re looking for.
Set in a future where humanity has been nearly wiped out, you and your allies set out on a mission to find the remaining people of Earth by roaming derelict vessels. The problem is that these vessels are full of mutants, and you must put them down.
Luckily, you won’t have basic weapons to use. You’ll instead have a living “pet gun.” One you can alter throughout your journey to make it something special,
#6 Greyhill Incident
- Developer: Refugium Games
- Publisher: Refugium Games
- Platforms: PC
- Release: June 9, 2023
Greyhill Incident is a survival-horror game where aliens play the first fiddle. The game is an FPS and is set in 1992. The village of Greyhill is scared of paranormal activities that have been happening in the past few days. You need to discover the secrets of this village and survive the alien invasion. All of that playing as Ryan Baker, armed with a baseball bat and a revolver. There aren’t a lot of bullets laying around so be careful what you shoot at.
#5 Kerbal Space Program 2
- Developer: Star Theory / Intercept Games
- Publisher: Private Division
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
- Release: February 24, 2023
Kerbal Space Program 2 is a sequel to a very popular space conquering simulation game Kerbal Space Program. You can create and pilot rockets, space ships, and other outer space machinery. The game is very realistic in that matter. You will once again be responsible for a program prepared by green aliens Kerbals. Every gameplay aspect has been carefully rebuilt and prepared to still have the soul of the first game. Currently, the game is available to enjoy on early access through Steam.
#4 Aliens: Dark Descent
- Developer: Tindalos Interactive
- Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
- Release: June 19, 2023
Aliens: Dark Descent is an isometric tactical game with RPG elements. The game is set in an Alien universe with familiar foes. You will lead a group of colonial marines sent to the Lethe moon. Your goal is to eliminate all aliens, but they are not the only threat. Apart from these creatures, you will also fight agents from the Weyland-Yutani corporation. The world will evolve according to your actions. You can lead a squad of five marines into the depths of this moon and into the action.
#3 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Developer: Massive Entertainment / Ubisoft Massive
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Platforms: PC, PS5, X/S
- Release: December 7, 2023
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an action-adventure game set in the Avatar universe known from movies by the director James Cameron. With the second movie on the horizon, it will be a great time to jump into the gaming version of that universe. The game will be running on a highly advanced Snowdrop engine that was created for Tom Clancy’s The Division series. The action of this game takes place in the XXII century on the moon of Pandora. It is one of the huge gas planets orbiting around the Alfa Centauri star.
#2 Dead Space Remake
- Developer: Motive Studio
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PC, PS5, X/S
- Release: January 27, 2023
Horror games in the video game space are notorious for their inconsistent natures. But with the Dead Space Remake, you’ll get the horror feeling that the original game delivered, but with a new coat of paint that makes it all the more special.
Specifically, they upgraded the visuals and the audio to deliver a truly terrifying experience as you wander around the ship you were brought in to help fix. But things can only get bad when you never know what lies around every corner.
So be smart, pay attention to what’s around you, and figure out the truth. If the truth is worth finding, that is.
#1 Starfield
- Developer: Bethesda Softworks
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Platforms: PC, X/S
- Release: 2023
Ah yes, Starfield. Skyrim in space some may say. It is the newest RPG from Bethesda Softworks. There aren’t many games like Bethesda RPGs. Some love them, some hate them. In Starfield you will be able to explore over a thousand planets with unique missions and environments. The game shows us the vision of a future where planet colonization is a fact and not a dream. In 2310 started a conflict between the United Colonies and Free Stars Collective. The game takes place 20 years after the war. Players find themselves wrapped up in a giant mystery that could hold the key to the meaning of the universe and life itself.
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 10/30/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
