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Games like Alpha Prime

If Alpha Prime is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hard Reset Extended Edition, Alien Rage - Unlimited and Dead Effect — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and mysterious. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Alpha Prime: Somewhere in deep space, at an apparently abandoned mining base on the asteriod Alpha Prime, something has gone terribly wrong. Miners were warned that the hubbardium they were mining was too dangerous, but the lure of unimaginable wealth was too strong.

2007Action4.99 USDMetacritic 59Windowsby Black Element
Alpha Prime — Steam game cover
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Cheesy b movie dialogue is charmingEnemies have erratic ai behaviorHubbardium driven story is intriguingAtmosphericDarkMysterious

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Steam players who put hours into Alpha Prime also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Hard Reset Extended Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Top pick for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.

    2012ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Alien Rage - Unlimited

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Alpha Prime.

    Second-strongest match for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Unleash a fury of powerful weapons as you blast your way through armies of Alien forces hell-bent on taking you down! Battle through 14 intense levels and prepare to face a barrage of beastly-sized bosses that will test your every skill. Each of your 10 weapons comes with two firing modes and you’ll need all of them!

    2013Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Dead Effect

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Third-strongest match for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Fight for your life in the INDIE SCI-FI FPS game fit for both casual and hard-core gamers with a passion for hunting down hordes of zombies. Prepare yourselves for the incoming nightmare!

    2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Chaser

    WHY THIS

    Shares bullet time and an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Ranked #4 for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Mars, 2044. The UN establishes MARSCORP (Martian Security and Economics Committee) under the leadership of Samuel Longwood. In the years that follow, the UN gradually loses control of MARSCORP, mainly due to the non-transparent licence policy of its director.

    2010Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Insurgency: Sandstorm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

    2018Action29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. DOOM Eternal

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

    2020Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

    2017Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. High Hell

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Ranked #8 for Alpha Prime fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    High Hell is a neon-soaked, arcade-action first-person shooter from Terri Vellmann (Heavy Bullets) and Doseone (Enter the Gungeon, Gang Beasts).

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Alpha Prime

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Red Faction

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Alpha Prime.

    Reviewers of Alpha Prime cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Half-Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Reviewers of Alpha Prime cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

    1998Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Quake 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Alpha Prime.

    Reviewers of Alpha Prime cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

    2011Action14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. F.E.A.R.

    WHY THIS

    Shares slow motion combat and an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Reviewers of Alpha Prime cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

    2010Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. DOOM 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Alpha Prime.

    Reviewers of Alpha Prime cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

    2012Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Haloo

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Alpha Prime cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Fight the endless mass of enemies, collect loot, get stronger and Haloo!

    2024ActionIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Alpha Prime at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

    2019Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Alpha Prime on Steam right now. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Alpha Prime.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Alpha Prime

How much does Alpha Prime cost?
Alpha Prime is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Alpha Prime?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Alpha Prime are Hard Reset Extended Edition, Alien Rage - Unlimited, Dead Effect.
Who developed Alpha Prime?
Alpha Prime was developed by Black Element and published by Bohemia Interactive.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Alpha Prime.

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