Something Ate My Alien

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Something Ate My Alien is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by RoKabium Games and was released on June 18, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Something Ate My Alien" is a 2D digging and puzzle platformer game where you historic alien blobs to explore planets and collect items for a hijacking pirate. Features digging on 4 different planets, solving puzzles, surviving environmental obstacles, fighting local wildlife with specialized weapons, and finding oxygen recharge stations. Upgrades and equipment building are also available.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, making it engaging and fun to play.
The graphics are beautifully designed, and the ambient music creates a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
There are multiple difficulty modes available, allowing players to choose their preferred level of challenge, and the puzzles are well-crafted with varying degrees of difficulty.

The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious after a few hours, with some players feeling that the content is minimal and lacks depth.
The controls can be cumbersome, especially when using a controller, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Some puzzles can be quite challenging, and the lack of comprehensive guides may leave players stuck without help.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The gameplay features a loop of teleporting to planets, mining resources, battling enemies, and solving gravity-based puzzles, creating a blend of exploration and action. Players appreciate the solid platforming mechanics, engaging puzzles, and the relaxing nature of the gameplay, which is complemented by impressive graphics and sound design. Overall, the game offers a unique combination of digging, shooting, and puzzle-solving that keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable.
- “There is a lot to love about this game; sound, graphics, and gameplay are excellent.”
- “The digging mechanic creates a few more degrees of freedom in attempts at puzzle-solving that can give you a few head-scratching moments and likely needing to reset some puzzles.”
- “The gameplay loop is this: teleport to a planet, mine minerals while killing enemies standing in your way, watch your oxygen, open doors, solve puzzle rooms with gravity-affected sokoban-like puzzles, and when your backpack's full, teleport back to your ship, maybe unlock an upgrade or weapon with the resources, then do it again.”
- “Gameplay is pretty standard; you move your character around and mine, shoot, jet pack, and repeat.”
- “The digging mechanic creates a few more degrees of freedom in attempts at puzzle-solving that can give you a few head-scratching moments and likely require resetting some puzzles.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
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The graphics of "Something Ate My Alien" are widely praised for their stunning artwork and detailed design, with many reviewers noting the game's beautiful visuals, especially in 4K resolution. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and atmospheric elements that complement the graphics, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The developers' dedication to creating a visually appealing game is evident, making it a standout feature for players of all ages.
- “Graphically it's beautiful, and looks amazing in 4k.”
- “Well done guys, it's a fantastic game, great concept, gorgeous graphics so much to see and do as you work your way around.”
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up, the graphics and artwork are so detailed and you can tell that the developers took their time making sure this was a game that not only plays well but also looks darn good.”
- “It's sad that I have the game on max zoom-out and have a little less screen real estate per sprite design to appreciate the artwork and animations because I want to see as much of the map as possible at once.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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The music in the game is consistently described as ambient and relaxing, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a chill vibe. While some players appreciate the attention to detail and quality of the soundtrack, others note that the limited variety—often just one short track per world—can make it feel understated. Overall, the music complements the gameplay well, though some players desire more diversity in the tracks.
- “The music is ambient chill personified; the puzzles aren't too hard, but there are guides right here if you can't figure them out.”
- “Other than that, fantastic presentation, excellent music, lots of attention to detail; everything is done in an exemplary fashion.”
- “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”
- “I've fully cleared two levels so far and I'm pretty sure the only really new stuff I'm going to see in the future is different sprites and different music tracks.”
- “Music is decent, the sound effects are quite well-done for this game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story of *Something Ate My Alien* revolves around an evil alien pirate who captures your ship and demands loot, prompting players to send aliens to gather resources for their freedom. While the narrative provides a loose framework that adds some engagement, many users feel it lacks depth and can become repetitive over time.
- “The story in [b]something ate my alien[/b] is about an evil alien pirate capturing your ship, demanding loot, and you must send your aliens down to various planets to gather resources and free yourself.”
- “There's a loose story tying the game together; it's nice to have and keeps you engaged a bit more.”
- “The whole 'ransom' thing ('story') is totally dispensable.”
- “My only concern is that it gets quite boring after a few hours; the story needs more depth.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny plot and clever gameplay mechanics, such as amusing methods for interacting with the interface. Players appreciate the combination of humor with engaging gameplay, enhanced by impressive artwork and atmospheric music.
- “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”
- “There were some funny methods of checking and unchecking boxes with the right direction on the joystick or d-pad.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with grinding when it leads to minimal rewards, making the experience feel tedious and repetitive. Extended periods of looting without significant upgrades can diminish enjoyment, turning combat into a chore and the game environment into a monotonous backdrop.
- “What happens if the loot is terrible? After looting for almost two hours, I still have nothing to show for it in terms of upgrades. The combat starts to feel like a tedious inconvenience, and traipsing all over the same environment repeatedly after dying becomes boring, with barely any discernible difference between the first five minutes and almost two hours later.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore. I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, and it quickly becomes monotonous. The lack of meaningful rewards makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “After hours of grinding, I expected to see some progress, but instead, I just feel stuck. The repetitive nature of the tasks drains the fun out of the game, and I often question if it's worth my time.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating artwork and atmospheric music, which enhance the overall experience alongside engaging gameplay and a humorous plot.
- “Great gameplay, funny plot, amazing artwork, good shooting mechanics, and atmospheric music!”