Alien: Isolation

It's creepy, atmospheric, unpredictable, authentic and took surprisingly long to beat.

Literally the best horror game I've ever played. Please give us a sequel!

This game is really good. I was suprisied I went into this with not to much hope but it was reccomended by a friend. This game is for people who are looking for a very goo story rich and scary rich stealth game which I really enjoy. You should go into this expexcting to be extremely scary. Have Fun

It's safe to say I do not play horror games by ANY means, so when a friend told me I should get the game, and I bought it. My heart did not have fun.

This game scared the literal living shit out of me. Would recommend despite not even finishing the game yet. 10/10

Horrifying alien that never lets up. Recommend it, don't let yourself be afraid of dying though. Use it as a learning experience to try and keep making progress. Great game! Will be playing it again to try and 100% it.

I just got the news, since I live under a rock, that the sequel to Alien Isolation is in early development because of the success of Alien Romulus. I got so happy that watching it on sale, I bought it again even after having it for my Xbox. I still remember playing this game back in 2014 when I was a kid and I had no money, so I was forced to pir*te it, having no idea what I was playing at first and then watching PewDiePie playing this game gave me so much joy.I also got introduced to AngryJoe because of this. Those were my golden years, when everything felt so simple and full of wonder.

Hearing about the sequel now feels like a soft light reaching me out from the past, small enough to be faint but warm enough to touch me. I know times have changed and none of us are quite the same person as we were back then, but even so, getting the chance to relive even a small piece of those memories would feel like a treasure. TRUST ME!

Also f**k IGN, they should quit reviewing games at this point

this game is scary. the monster scares you. then you get scaerd. the ,onster walks aroujnd and scrares you again. thjenm you scared you again/. tyje alime scared ,e multiple times. then your get scared. walks around and scares you aghain. this game really scary. my mom bouigh it for me and this game is really scary.

I love the fact that the xenomorph is controlled by AI, meaning it does whatever it wants is so terrifying its amazing.

Seriously underrated. It's a great horror FPS in every way. I had to take a break often though because of how tense it was for me. It's probably because of the great immersion.

The game is also superb at introducing the player to the environment they are in. It doesn't explain things in tutorials, but introduces cause and effect through story telling.

Alien Isolation is a brutally immersive experience; its tense atmosphere and faithful respect for the original Alien universe kept me hooked from start to finish. The xenomorph’s unpredictable AI keeps you constantly on edge. The pacing can feel a bit slow, and the manual save system can be frustrating at times. Still, if you enjoy horror games, Alien Isolation is a gem you absolutely need to play.

Alien Isolation is an absolute must play that captures the true atmosphere and feeling of the original Alien film. While it was released way back in 2014 it was well ahead of its time graphically and even now as of 2025 it stands up against triple AAA titles. (One thing I can say while there is a VR mod, this game would have been PERFECT if it had full VR SUPPORT it almost feels like it was designed for it but they decided to just go with a desktop mode, a real shame because it could have been up there with Half Life Alyx.) That aside If you haven't played it and your an Alien fan get it already!

Played this 10 years ago and it blew me away.

Play it again this past week, blown away at how great the game still is. Felt compelled to share that love.

Creaking the difficulty up to max is a sweet pleasure. If you love the Alien franchise at all do yourself a favor and play this. Take each room slow. Enjoy it. Soak it in.

(p.s. favorite achievement is getting killed by the Alien 100 times)

Recommended for: If you're an Alien fan, then this game is an absolute must-play. One of the amazing things about this game is that it perfectly captures the atmosphere of the first two movies. It really feels like you're playing in one of the movies yourself.

Even if you've never seen the Alien movies, I would still give this game a try. It has a good story, great gameplay, excellent voice acting, and interesting characters. I highly recommend this game if you like the thriller/horror genre. I do advise watching at least the first movie since the game's story builds on it, and you will miss many references otherwise

I first played this on playstation and once i got my PC, i immediately bought one on steam. I still enjoy the game and the controls are easy to handle.

What a fucking beautiful game, one of the best horror games I have played.

Been playing this for years on consoles and wanted to give it a run on PC. It runs really well and the graphics still look good for a 10+ year old game. The hacking sequences feel really good on the keyboard too.

This is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most rewarding games I've ever played. Alien: Isolation will have you at the edge of your seat and teeth grinding to the core! I feel this game is so underrated and I promise if you have the guts to play, you will experience the most unique gut-wrenching story that exists on the market. I dare you to live in fear as myself and fellow players have!

I have played this game, several times. And no matter how much games have changed today, I would still play this game! Not only is it a part of the Alien lore in a way, its visuals are still great.

This game is pretty fun, but gets a little tedious through out the entire game. The lore and story is definitely worth your time, and the suspense/horror aspect is amazing. You do need some patience while playing though since you are trying to hide most of the time, and hiding in certain spots takes awhile when trying to get away from enemies sneakily. Still enjoyed the entire game though.

For a fan of Alien (1979), this game is perfect in every way. It's rare that productions can have the conviction to pull off something this unique and uncompromising.  A watershed moment for gaming in my opinion.

Played the game with the Mother VR mod and a quest 3 using the keyboard as a controller, and I must say it really holds up, the ship design, amount of detail and quality of the textures is stellar! and its a must play for an alien fan, and even more for a horror survival too. The ability to see where the alien or other enemies takes the edge off and allows you to plan things (specially for a scary cat like me) but also gives you the constant fear of the alien being around you when its up the vents, and the paranoia it comes with it. Its a good system because if you want to relly more in your ears and not know where the alien is just dont pull up the radar, so everyone can be happy. The ai of the alien is famous for a reason, always keeping you on your toes and learning on how you behave, but also you can learn from the creature itself and learn when it tends to be predictable to your advantage. The game gives you a lot of tools for survival so it leaves the creativity to you, I went ahead with just the basics and went through with patience and good timing in maximum dificulty. Once you gain weapons like the flamethrower or the guns make life so much easier and things less scary, but then again you are welcome to avoid using it as much as you can and the horror will continue, some people would rather not have an option so the horror of being helpless is baked in the experience, but The game tries its best to balance it out. I would say besides the sections that are in the space suit, which really cool and cinematic can drag a lot. The game is an amazing experience to go through, specially in Vr. (warning as the hand animations and things can bug out a bit, so the cinematic moments might be lost in translation, but worth the level of inmersion and horror element)

Alien: Isolation is a nerve-shredding masterpiece that nails the suffocating terror of the original Alien film. Creative Assembly didn’t just make a game; they built a xenomorph-shaped anxiety machine. The atmosphere is a dripping, clanking Nostromo fever dream, with every shadow and hiss making you question your life choices. Amanda Ripley’s desperate fight for survival feels personal, gritty, and perfectly paced across a campaign that keeps you on edge for hours. The AI of the xenomorph is downright diabolical—unscripted, unpredictable, and way too good at finding you, no matter how cleverly you hide in lockers or under tables. The sound design? Pure evil genius, turning every distant thud into a panic attack.
The DLCs are bite-sized bursts of brilliance. Crew Expendable and Last Survivor throw you into iconic movie moments, letting you play as Dallas, Parker, or Ellen Ripley in tense, nostalgic scenarios that feel like deleted scenes from 1979. The Safe Haven and Lost Contact packs add challenging survival modes with randomized objectives, perfect for adrenaline junkies who want to test their stealth skills. Corporate Lockdown and Trauma spice things up with new characters and maps, though they lean more into the base game’s vibe than breaking new ground. The Trigger is a fun, chaotic capstone, but don’t expect it to reinvent the wheel.
Downsides? The game’s length might feel punishing for some, and the non-xeno enemies (androids, humans) can be a bit less thrilling to dodge. Also, it’s so stressful I’m pretty sure my heart aged a decade. Still, this is survival horror at its peak—claustrophobic, immersive, and unforgettable. 10/10, would whisper “please don’t find me” to my monitor again.

Alien: Isolation is a masterclass in survival horror. The game perfectly captures the tension and atmosphere of the original Alien film, delivering a truly terrifying experience. The AI-driven Xenomorph keeps you constantly on edge, making every hiding spot and movement count. With stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and a gripping story, it's a must-play for horror fans.

This game was so monumental and so distinctive all horror games will be forever compared to this, and there is an homage level in Cyberpunk 77 straight up making a carbon copy of this game and it's still absolutely awesome.

This is a scary game. If you would choose a single horror game to play and never touch this genre, this would be the one I'll recommend.

The peak in the video game saga and personally one of the peak on the genre that I would call immersive survival horror.

It nails the presentation and atmosphere, as countless others have already pointed out. Still looks and sounds great over 10 years later, is not too long, and has a scary black alien sneaking into and wrecking havoc on the formerly peaceful community of Sevastopol.

What more can an Alien fan ask for?
I recommend you play on the higher difficulties.

The game was too scary so i took my pappatunturi to the local nakkikioski and got myself some makkispekkis kaikilla mausteila

Full Play Review

I usually don't do these but this game holds a special place in my heart

I remember years and years ago watching a Romanian YouTuber by the name of Razvan G play this game and after finally getting to play it myself a little over a decade later it was quite something to "relive" moments like the showroom androids passing through the fire burst, walking outside the station, the small segment playing as Marlow among many other things

Pros: Amazing art direction, scenery, game mechanics, immersion level, characters, enemy AI, tooling, pacing and so so so many other things making thus game nothing short of an absolute masterpiece, i really really regret leaving it to "gather dust" in my backlog for the better part of a year

Cons:

What the fսck are these anti-aliasing settings? Makes the game look like you were in a hot bathtub for far too long minus the fainting and cracking your head against the sink part

The game also doesn't use the industry gold standard horizontal FOV and instead vertical because fսck you you pleb that's why i guess (if you use a regular 1920x1080/16:9 monitor a FOV of 60 seems to be the best unless you want to either get motion sickness or seahorse vision to impress your optician with your now even more fսcked eye-sight)

The PC port also lacks the voice detection feature which made the game all that more immersive, again - because fսck you

I played Fallout 3, 4 and god damn New Vegas without a single mod but this game really needs some obligatory patches

I would also recommend getting that mod which removes the confirmation dialogue for save stations, very immersion breaking and largely unnecessary

DLC: None are worth the price even on sale unless you get the ultimate edition/collection when it's like 10-12 bucks so you're then assured that you get a value higher than 1 buck per hour of gameplay

The dlcs are interesting but very short/rushed and awkward/lacking especially for the price tag they're at

Solid 9/10

This game is a love letter to fans of the original Alien and an extremely solid stealth/survival horror entry. The level of detail and accuracy to the source material found in the environments often gets overshadowed by the equally impressive and innovative AI utilized by the Alien itself. It will keep you guessing and adapt to your tactics as fast as you adapt to it.

Story is solid but not the selling point like in similar titles such as SOMA. If you're a fan of Alien or of stealth/horror, this game is a must, and somehow still worth the price tag IMO.

Also, even if you're running a potato, this game was bestowed with "witchcraft levels of optimization" even for it's time and it still looks great.

Alien is one of my favorite franchises (not just in horror), so I might be biased, but this is one of my favorite horror games of all time.

Recommended for: If you're an Alien fan, then this game is an absolute must-play. One of the amazing things about this game is that it perfectly captures the atmosphere of the first two movies. It really feels like you're playing in one of the movies yourself.

Even if you've never seen the Alien movies, I would still give this game a try. It has a good story, great gameplay, excellent voice acting, and interesting characters. I highly recommend this game if you like the thriller/horror genre. I do advise watching at least the first movie since the game's story builds on it, and you will miss many references otherwise.

I would like to give a warning to pure action fans. This is not a game where you can just blast everything in sight (except maybe on the lowest difficulty setting). This game is not Doom but with Aliens. It requires a mix of action, stealth, and smart use of items.

But pure stealth fans must also be cautious (hehe). This is not a game where you can carefully sneak and hide the whole time. The enemy AI is programmed to punish this playstyle. For this reason, the first tip you always get from veteran players is: "Keep moving!"

My experience: I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I played Alien: Isolation. The feeling of constant terror was amazing. I'm a big fan of the first two movies, and this game was, for me, just as great as those movies. I did have some initial difficulty adjusting to the gameplay because I normally play FPS games either all guns blazing or at a snail's pace sneaky, and that doesn't work in this game. Still, once I adjusted, I had an amazing time!

Technical: I had no technical issues while playing, although there was a funny but annoying moment in the game where a body got stuck inside a door and glitched out. I had to reload a save, but this was probably just a freak accident. (Win10,7800X3D,RX7800XT)

Personal rating: 5/5

This game is a masterpiece. Every detail, sound, and mechanic remind me of the original Alien movie. Alien Isolation is very scary. You feel a sense of dread throughout the game (I'm not done with it yet). This game is seriously underrated and even though it came out more than a decade a go its graphics are still better than a lot of games today. 10/10

This game was horrible, I loved it. I hated playing this. And I loved the game. Stressed me out so much that I just couldn't play it anymore after the first 1-2 hours. Then I came back to it 1 year later and finished it. It made me genuinely hate Sevastopol.

What an experience. Just hard to find anything else like it. I know there are many good horror games. But the cherry on top on this one is the SOUND DESIGN. The engineers that worked on the sound in this game were psychopaths. The way they mess with your brain with sound alone. And how immersive it is. It's just... I can't find the words. Sound = work of art in this game, in all departments. It's weird that so few games realize that with sound you can add a level of immersion beyond what graphics alone can achieve.

Oh, and the story, and progression. Once again, how it messes with your brain. Makes you feel safe at one point... What psychopaths. The team that designed this is something else.

I felt the game was expensive before knowing how it would make me feel. Now that I know, I'd pay even $100+ for it without blinking, because it's truly worth it. It DOES have so much value. I don't know where else you could spend $100 to give you this level of immersion, experience, FEELING.

Great game to try the horror genre. Actually my first and only game so far. Flawless experience, 10/10 in my personal opinion.
The game uses suspense very well to keep you alerted. On the beginning it'll make you feel week and vulnerable, it will test your vigilance as your familiarization with the world and setting.
Game made with respect to original movie saga. Amazing video design and level design, gameplay wont get bored. Alien: Isolation still feels fresh and good to go even after 10 years. Definitely worth a try.

One of the best horror-games, period.

The story can drag on a bit for sure and the A.I. can be fuck-y from time to time but it's a must-play, in the dark, with the sound turned way up.

A game I wish I could play for the first time again, or a sequel. Stays true to the IP.
I love it.

this game is 10+ years old but still looks great, and i've been in a state of chronic tension the entire time i'm playing. i'm honestly not sure if i'm enjoying this. the story is amazing. it's just super stressful. A+

Alien: Isolation is, without a doubt, one of the best survival horror games I have ever played. I have nothing to say about the Xenomorph that hasn't been said by anyone else - it is a masterpiece in stalker monsters, with an adaptive AI that makes it very interesting to face. Every item and tool you find has pros and cons, forcing you to be creative in your methods of staying hidden or, failing that, incinerating everything in your way.

Aside from the Xenomorph, I genuinely loved the game's atmosphere. It does a perfect job capturing the retro-futuristic aesthetic of the first two Alien films, especially with the menus and the outdated Seegson-brand equipment aboard Sevastopol, and goes into detail about a different corporation - greater series antagonist Weyland-Yutani aren't directly responsible for the events on Sevastopol, for once, although they still play a minor role with the Torrens being sent to recover the Nostromo flight recorder.

This game is an underrated gem, and a must-play for fans of the genre and the Alien franchise.

Alien: Isolation is a masterclass in survival horror, capturing the essence of Ridley Scott’s Alien (released in 1979). This game is set 15 years after the film, and it follows Amanda Ripley as she searches for her mother aboard the Sevastopol station.

The environment is haunting, with dim lighting, a futuristic yet retro design, and a constant sense of unease. The real horror, however, comes from the Xenomorph, which relentlessly hunts the player throughout the game.

The game’s AI-driven Xenomorph makes every encounter unique and terrifying. It learns from the player’s actions, adapting to hiding spots and sound cues. With limited resources and no way to kill the creature, stealth is key. Other threats, like hostile androids and humans, add more tension, but the Xenomorph remains the ultimate nightmare.

While Alien: Isolation excels in horror, it isn’t perfect. It approximately takes 20+ hours to get 100% Achievement Completion. For most completionists, this isn’t a lot. But the rarest achievement, beating the game without dying, can lead to serious frustration with a lot of backtracking and instant deaths from the Xenomorph.

Overall, Alien: Isolation is a terrifying and immersive survival horror experience that stays true to the Alien legacy. Its tense atmosphere, intelligent AI, and stunning sound design create a feeling of dread. While its length and constant frustrations may not be for everyone, it delivers one of the most gripping horror experiences in gaming.

One of the greatest survival horror games ever made! The Alien's AI is brutal—especially impressive considering the game's release date. It can feel a bit repetitive toward the end, but since the game isn’t too long, it manages to stay engaging. I’m really excited for the sequel! 🤪

8.5/10 An Amazing Experience If You Love Horror Games
Things I Love About This Game is:
- Amazing Audio, Music, And Sound (It was so good and it would keep you tensed up and scared)
- Atmosphere (Made You Feel Like Your Actually In A Movie, And The Environment made you scared)
- Xenomorph (The AI was so GOOD! I loved how the Alien tracks you, and adjusts to your play style always keeping you on your toes, making you think outside of the box. We need more of this in future horror games)

Things I Dislike About It:
- Flamethrower (Alright HERE ME OUT! The flamethrower took the horror from 100% - 20%. Once you unlock it, the alien is not even scary, You just shoot it a couple times at the alien and it runs away, yes it can still kill you even if you shoot it but at least you can defend yourself, but it RUINS IT. I like how before unlocking the flamethrower, the first phases was sorta like Outlast where your defenceless and that's what makes it horrifying! You have to craft distractions, make your way around, feeling tense and scared if the alien comes due to its high intelligent AI, was perfect. If you add a gun or anything that can hurt the enemy, it ruins it unless they do it well like Resident Evil 7.)
- Game dies down a bit after the first phase (The story eventually gets kinda boring, and the game starts to die down and but it was overall still a great experience)

Overall is it worth the full price? Absolutely. But usually it goes on sale and I got it for roughly $12 with tax, so if you haven't played this game and your willing to adventure into the best AI for a monster, buy this game.

This is a really fun game. Admittedly this game is a fun kind of difficult on normal difficulty, but unforgiving to a casual play through on the harder runs. Point is if you like the alien franchise and being scared this game will not disappoint. Additionally, this game still looks really good.

What more is there to say? One of the greatest games ever made. True in every facet to its source material - difficult - frightening - we should be so lucky as to get another game like in in our lifetimes. One of my favorite games of all time.

Till date, the best in game AI boss you have a tough time getting away from.

It was an incredible experience. Very interesting and tense story, gorgeous atmosphere and sounds, nice main character, good gameplay. Alien may seem annoying, but if you use everything the game offers, everything goes quite smoothly. Is it a good horror game? Probably. It was very tense, but I wouldn't say “scary” exactly. Either way as a game, it's a great project. I definitely recommend it.

What an amazing surprise of a survival horror game!!! Very very atmospheric and very scary.

It should be one liner positulive review but just to tell you. This game have very huge spike in difficulty. Alien be like
Normal : thats locker goes shakey shakey maybe i shouk lookey lookey, nah better not
Hard : F*** you, i F***ing know where youre, im just pretend not to, because F*** YOU

Great horror game. Only game anywhere close to replicating is Amnesia the Bunker, but it doesn't have the perfect atmosphere Alien Isolation does.

Ive been playing this game via xbox for so long and have actively enjoyed the experience. Now that I know its getting a sequel and after seeing romulus, id recommend this game to anyone who wants a good scare.

As someone who pretty much grew up on the Alien films, comics and games, this is a great survival horror-style love-letter to the first 1979 movie and overall, a tribute to the franchise. Legitimately the only game that has given me nightmares (in a good way, haha), that I can remember. And it also shows that you don't necessarily need a Pulse Rifle and Marines to make an Alien game, although I love those types games as well of course!

It honestly took me a bit to get into AI because I didn't understand how it wanted me to play. Some humans are completely hostile and shoot on sight, and often there isn't many places to hide. Normally I play stealth games nonlethally, but it was simply too frustrating so I decided to kill everyone I came across by baiting them out one by one and using the wrench, or luring out the alien to do the work for me.

A tense and atmospheric survival horror game that really nails the feeling of being hunted. It does an amazing job capturing the look and feel of the original film, with fantastic sound design and environments that keep you on edge. The Xenomorph is unpredictable and relentless, making every encounter a real challenge.

While the game can feel a bit long and sometimes frustrating due to its difficulty, the tension and immersion make up for it. If you enjoy slow-burn horror with a constant sense of dread, this is definitely worth playing.