Probing humans serves as a great way to reduce stress.
Your mission in this game shifts from fighting space invaders to playing the role of an intergalactic menace. The games within this list allow players to live their extraterrestrial existence through character actions including disintegration of Earthlings and duct crawling and cow abduction.
Glarnok presents his final rankings of the top space games that let you control alien characters. Resistance is futile.
Top 10 Alien Games to Play as An Alien
10. X-COM: Enemy Unknown (But from the alien POV)
🎮 Not technically the alien… unless you mod it.
Glarnok says:
“The Zogloids’ invasion strategies appeared more sensible than this. But full marks for persistence.”
🛸 Moozart’s take: “They never abduct cows. Frankly, offensive.”
9. Metroid Series
The game features Samus as its protagonist even though his enemies consist of pure alien chaos. Also: the Morph Ball. Alien tech, anyone?
Glarnok:
“Samus keeps stealing our stuff and calling it ‘gear upgrades.’ Rude.”
8. The Thing (2002)
Play the alien? Not quite. Become the alien? Absolutely. Trust no one. Shape-shift into everyone.
Glarnok:
“Cousin Blarnok’s wedding experienced something similar to this scenario. But with more flamethrowers.”
7. Destroy All Humans! (Remastered)
Yes, it’s cliché. The combination of Crypto-137's humorous one-liners and jetpack capabilities and playful chaos continues to entertain players endlessly.
Glarnok:
“Finally, a game that understands my side of the story.”
Moozart:
“This game represents the only experience that made me feel understood. And abducted.”
6. Carrion
The red tentacled blob exists as a lab test subject rather than the experiment's subject. Through vent crawling you can consume scientists and cause widespread fear.
Glarnok:
“Carrion is a mood. A sticky, toothy, wonderfully feral mood.”
5. Stellaris (as a Custom Species)
Create your own alien empire. Uplift species. Or… consume them. No judgment here.
Glarnok:
“I once recreated my home planet. Unfortunately, I also accidentally created Moozart as a sentient AI.”
4. Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
As Abe you fight corporate aliens although your species is native to the planet. The game takes place on Earth while being both unusual and dark but also humorous.
Glarnok:
“My goal is to become as strange as Abe. Moozart already lives it.
3. Prey (2017)
The game lets you fight aliens as well as transform into another being. The story offers advanced sci-fi elements with numerous ethical choices throughout.
Glarnok:
“A+ for plot. F for mirror-based identity crises.”
2. Halo 2 (as The Arbiter)
The game provides a rare AAA experience which allows you to control an elite alien warrior. The character proves noble in every sense yet suffers a tragic fate that players often overlook.
Glarnok:
“You mean I don’t get to blow up Earth in this one? Bit of a letdown, honestly.”
1. Mass Effect Series (Renegade Playthrough)
The Commander Shepard role gives you opportunities to connect with aliens through romance and fight them and occasionally express alien-like behavior beyond human norms.
Glarnok:
“Shelah told Shepard how to deliver his renegade dialogue lines. You’re welcome.”
Bonus Round: Glarnok’s Wishlist
Games we want but don’t exist… yet:
“Cattle Combat 3000” where Moozart fights back.
“Glarnok Kart” . A racing game across planetary space but the vehicles use unorthodox beam-shaped weapons.
“UFO Tycoon” Build your own fleet, abduct ethically
Want to Bring the Abduction Vibes Home?
You’ve played the games, now live the lore. The Alien Abduction Lamp is the perfect desk companion for any invader-in-training. The lamp features a glowing beam and a floating Moozart which makes it perfect for nighttime gaming sessions or daydreaming about cows or simply showing Earthlings who is in charge.
Light up your space. Elevate your setup.
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