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Alien Grounds

Fast sci-fi score-attack FPS - shred robotic waves, chase high scores, climb the leaderboards.

All Reviews:

Mixed (35) - 68% of the 35 user reviews for this game are positive.

Release Date:

Apr 8, 2025

Developer:

emagnetic

Publisher:

emagnetic

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔

Early Access Game

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Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re launching in Early Access to let you, our valued customers, help shape the future of our service. Your feedback is crucial for fine-tuning our weapons, balancing gameplay, and adding new features. By joining us now, you’re not just testing—you’re directly influencing how the game evolves. Thanks for being part of our journey!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that the game will be in Early Access for approximately 12 months. This timeline allows us to gather valuable feedback, make necessary adjustments, and add new features based on your input. We’ll keep you updated on our progress and any changes to this timeframe. Thank you for your support and patience!”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We are planning to develop new levels, additional weapons, enhanced gameplay, and various difficulty settings.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version includes the following features:

Six maps offering varied environments
Portal system for map navigation
Scoring system to track progress and performance
Challenging enemy waves featuring different robot types, including phantom enemies
Five player weapons to choose from, including a gravity gun and annihilator
Enemy attacks through melee and fireballs
Time and weather system impacting gameplay
Support for Xbox controllers and left-handed controls
Game save system for saving progress

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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Alien Grounds is free during Early Access. The game switches to a paid model after full release, so now’s a great time to jump in. Early players keep full access. No in-game purchases or paywalls are planned.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to involve the community by collecting feedback, providing updates, and participating in events.”

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About This Game

Alien Grounds is a fast score-attack FPS built around arena-style fights against relentless enemy swarms.

Missions

Each mission is a short run with its own score.
Completed mission scores add to your Overall Score.
Play the next mission, or replay to improve your result.
Progress saves after each mission you complete.

Enemies

Runner - fast, light hits.
Tank - slow, heavy hits.
Shooter - keeps distance and fires.
Phantom - appears out of nowhere.

Weapons

Pistol - Low damage, limited ammo.
Automatic Rifle - Standard damage with recoil and spread. Ammo refills when low.
Laser Gun - Standard damage with infinite energy and no recoil, but overheats if overused.
Gravity Gun - Standard damage with infinite energy and no recoil, but speeds up the fight.
Annihilator - Close-range panic button with a short recharge.
Chem Gun - Poisons enemies. Kills trigger after enough enemies are poisoned.
Freeze Gun - Area control tool that locks enemies in place. Slow recharge.

Difficulty Levels

Easy - Relaxed and forgiving. Learn the systems.
Medium - The intended experience. Balance and precision matter.
Hard - Deadlier enemies. Tight resources. Highest multipliers.

Score

Your Overall Score is ranked on two leaderboards: monthly and all-time.

Get more score:

Headshots
Shoot fireballs
Knock enemies off the map
Use the gravity gun at high speed
Use the pistol
Avoid powerful weapons (chem gun, freeze gun, annihilator)
Play higher missions and harder difficulty levels

Just Play

This FPS is built around clarity, speed, and mastery.

Hit Play. Chase a better score.

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i3-4170 / AMD FX-6300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 960 / RX 470 / Intel Arc iGPU or Radeon 680M (4GB VRAM reserved)
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: If the game doesn’t start or crashes on hardware below the minimum specs, try forcing DirectX 11 by adding -d3d11 in Steam Library → Right-click Alien Grounds → Properties → Launch Options.