Aliens: The Computer Game C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Shooter / Action

Aliens: The Computer Game

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperElectric Dreams Software
PublisherElectric Dreams Software
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Electric Dreams Software, Aliens: The Computer Game arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.

Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Electric Dreams Software also made Predator and Spindizzy for the C64.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Aliens: The Computer Game is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Aliens: The Computer Game gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Aliens: The Computer Game walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Aliens: The Computer Game FAQ

Who made Aliens: The Computer Game?

It was developed by Electric Dreams Software.

Is Aliens: The Computer Game multiplayer?

No. Aliens: The Computer Game is a single-player game.

How long does Aliens: The Computer Game take to play?

As a shooter, Aliens: The Computer Game typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Aliens: The Computer Game on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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