Alien Marauder

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Alien Marauder is a single player survival real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Vexan Studio and was released on November 17, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Alien Marauder" is a sci-fi survival RTS game set in 2672 where Earth's resources have been depleted. Players must build and defend their base against Vexan attacks, managing technology and population growth while engaging in large-scale battles and hero development with roguelike elements. The game combines classic RTS gameplay with survival simulation for a challenging and immersive experience.

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Single-Player

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, especially for fans of tower defense and RTS genres.
It features multiple game modes and unique heroes, providing variety and replayability.
The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs smoothly without major technical issues.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or new content since mid-2023.
It requires a constant internet connection to play, even in single-player mode, which is frustrating for many players.
There are significant balance issues and a lack of content, making the gameplay feel repetitive and unfulfilling over time.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay is praised for its depth, replayability, and engaging mechanics, blending elements of RTS, tower defense, and hero-based gameplay in a sci-fi setting. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and visually appealing, some players noted issues with certain mechanics and pacing, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. The game features various modes, unique buildings, and a growing workshop, enhancing its replay value despite some criticisms regarding specific gameplay elements.
- “Really amazing game with great depth of gameplay and replayability.”
- “Gameplay is entertaining, keeping you on your toes on higher difficulties.”
- “I really dig the fusion of hero, RTS, and tower-defense type gameplay in a sci-fi setting, and thus far everything looks and feels pretty great.”
- “An easier They Are Billions (exactly the same mechanics minus the train) with a sci-fi twist and heroes.”
- “They Are Billions clone; I thought it was done by the same studio at first as it's the exact same gameplay loop, UI, and scenario just in sci-fi.”
- “Very boring gameplay; extremely!”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising them as stunning and clean, while others find them merely decent or reminiscent of older titles. While the visuals are generally appreciated for their sci-fi aesthetics, there are concerns about optimization issues affecting performance. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, though not without their flaws.
- “Graphically it looks really good and the audio is well rounded up to the action.”
- “But the graphics are amazing, stunning even!”
- “Graphics are very clean and crisp, not to the level of SC2 but I'm sure they designed it to accommodate more units on the map.”
- “Graphical optimization on the 4th map is bad, going from 80+ fps down to 30 for me.”
- “Its graphics are just like those from 10 years ago.”
- “Overall, if I compare it to Tab, then it's simply inferior in every sense (except maybe graphically, but I actually really like Tab's graphics).”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The game's story aspect is criticized for its slow pacing and lack of depth, with players expressing a desire for a more structured narrative and additional missions. While the unique hero abilities and skill trees add some interest, the absence of a dedicated story mode and variety in missions detracts from the overall experience. Players hope for future updates to enhance the storyline and gameplay variety.
- “I wish they add more maps and a solid story in future DLCs.”
- “However, it would be better for the storyline in story mode and more variety of cool units, structured for more real-time strategy in this game.”
- “The hero you choose for each mission offers unique abilities, buildings, and units to train.”
- “The pacing is so far off the marker that even just doing the first couple of missions really makes you fall asleep.”
- “Outside of the pacing issues and the incredibly slow development, there is a decent game underneath it. However, unless you have a week to sit and play a mission on normal time without forcing it over and over, I would say skip it.”
- “I wish they would add more maps and a solid story in future DLCs.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report significant frame drops on specific maps, others praise the adjustments made to special effects, sound, and physical performance, resulting in a fluid gameplay experience. Despite being in early access and having some performance issues, many players find it playable and engaging.
- “Optimized the physical performance of the map environment.”
- “It combines the best in RTS games like SC2, WC3, and TAB, and the game is very optimized.”
- “There’s no stuttering or freezes as the last wave comes, and everything looks so fluid you can’t help but be in awe as your defenses start to crumble.”
- “Graphical optimization on the 4th map is bad; my frame rate dropped from 80+ fps down to 30.”
- “The game is still in early access and has some performance issues, but it's still playable and addictive.”
- “There’s no stuttering or freezes as the last wave comes, and everything looks so fluid, but my defenses started to crumble.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as unfinished, leading some players to label it a "cash grab." There are concerns about the prevalence of such practices among game studios from Shanghai, suggesting a need for better filtering by platforms like Steam.
- “So this game was actually a cash grab.”
- “Cash grab !!!!”
- “The thing that didn't get finished is the monetization, which is not a bad thing for the player, obviously.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, but there are notable issues with sound effects and occasional abrupt cut-offs. Overall, both the sound and music aspects require improvement for a more cohesive experience.
- “The music is good, but the sound effects could use some improvement.”
- “Sometimes the music cuts off for no reason.”
- “The sound and music need improvement.”
- “The music sometimes cuts off for no reason.”
- “The same issues apply to the movies and music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is mixed; while there are no significant stutters or freezes during gameplay, users report numerous bugs and visual glitches, particularly with new heroes and enemy interactions. Additionally, the lack of quality of life features and a campaign detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the content is limited and somewhat unpolished.
- “The new hero is buggy and clumsy next to walls, and my own defenses freeze all the time.”
- “There are a dozen visual glitches, like drills moving through rocks and enemy models going through debris.”
- “The game may be okay for its price if you want to kill some time, but the existing content is scarce.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game successfully creates a sense of urgency and doom through its established lore, contributing to an engaging and immersive atmosphere that enhances the experience of defensive gameplay.
- “The other games have established some lore and an atmosphere of urgency and doom, leading to fun defensive maps.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's impressive depth and engaging mechanics, contributing to its strong replayability.
- “Really amazing game with great depth of gameplay and replayability.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, indicating that the repetitive nature of data farming has led them to abandon the app altogether.
- “I will no longer buy this data farming app.”