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Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 vs Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 and Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 (2010) is 2 years older than Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection (2012). Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection (57.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000

Choose Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.4% positive across 1,653 reviews.

Choose Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection

Choose Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 4,221 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 and Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 vs Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection — Steam metadata comparison
Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 — Steam game coverAliens versus Predator Classic 2000Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection — Steam game coverAliens: Colonial Marines Collection
Released20102012
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews88.4% positive (1,653 reviews)57.6% positive (4,221 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Co-op
DevelopersRebellionGearbox Software

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Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 vs Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection — FAQ

Which is better, Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 or Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection?
On Steam reviews Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 scores higher (88.4% positive) than Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection (57.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 or Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection first?
If you want chronology, Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 (2010) came out before Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection (2012). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 and Aliens: Colonial Marines Collection similar?
They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
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