Alien Arena AlternativesFirst-Person Shooters and other similar apps like Alien Arena

Alien Arena is described as 'Free and opensource first-person shooter game that combines a 1950s-era sci-fi atmosphere with gameplay similar to Quake , Doom and ' and is a first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Alien Arena for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Xbox apps. The best Alien Arena alternative is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. Other Alien Arena like games are Counter-Strike, Quake, Doom and Red Eclipse.

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Alien Arena alternatives page was last updated Feb 26, 2023
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  1. Xonotic icon
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    Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com

    Xonotic Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Portable
    3.  Single player
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Player vs Player
    6.  OPENGL
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Local multiplayer
    9.  GPLv3

    Xonotic VS Alien Arena

     
    • Xonotic is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Alien Arena.

    • Xonotic is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Alien Arena.

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceAlien Arena is also Free and Open Source
  2. Counter-Strike icon
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    Counter-Strike (CS) is a series of multiplayer first-person shooter video games, in which teams of terrorists battle to perpetrate an act of terror (bombing, hostage-taking, assassination) and counter-terrorists try to prevent it (bomb defusal, hostage rescue).

    64 Counter-Strike alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Counter-Strike Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Single player
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Rewards the best answers

    Counter-Strike VS Alien Arena

     
  3. Quake icon
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    Quake is a classic first-person shooter game that revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced action and innovative multiplayer modes. Originally released in 1996, it continues to be a beloved title among gamers.

    54 Quake alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Quake Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Local multiplayer
    4.  Sci-fi

    Quake VS Alien Arena

     
    • Quake is the most popular commercial alternative to Alien Arena.

    • Quake is Paid and ProprietaryAlien Arena is Free and Open Source
  4. Doom icon
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    Doom is a science fiction horror-themed first-person shooter video game in which players assume the role of a space marine, popularly known as "Doomguy", who must fight his way through the hordes of invading demons from Hell.

    59 Doom alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Xbox
    • Stadia

    Doom Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  First person view
    5.  Sci-fi

    Doom VS Alien Arena

     
  5. Red Eclipse icon
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    Red Eclipse is a fun-filled new take on the first person arena shooter, built as a total conversion of Cube Engine 2, which lends itself toward a balanced gameplay, with a general theme of agility in a variety of environments.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Red Eclipse Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Player vs Player
    4.  Portable
    5.  Online co-op
    6.  Moddable
    7.  Multi-Team CTF
    8.  OPENGL

    Red Eclipse VS Alien Arena

     
  6. Warsow icon
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    Warsow is a completely free fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, set in a futuristic cartoonish world where rocketlauncher-wielding pigs and lasergun-carrying cyberpunks roam the streets.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Warsow Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Moddable
    3.  Portable
    4.  Single player
    5.  Multiplayer

    Warsow VS Alien Arena

     
    • Warsow is the most popular Web-based alternative to Alien Arena.

    • Warsow is Free and Open SourceAlien Arena is also Free and Open Source
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    Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Moddable
    4.  Online co-op
    5.  Single player
    6.  Portable
    7.  Fast motion

    Cube 2: Sauerbraten VS Alien Arena

     
  8. Prodeus icon
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    Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Humble Bundle

    Prodeus Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Crowdsourced

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  9. OpenArena icon
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    OpenArena is a community-produced deathmatch FPS based on GPL idTech3 technology. There are many game types supported including Free For All, Capture The Flag, Domination, Overload, Harvester, and more. There are 17 unique player models to choose from and 12 weapons.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Development is not stopped but last version, 0.8.8, was released in February 2012.

    OpenArena Features

    1.  Local multiplayer
    2.  Single player
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Moddable
    5.  Player vs Player
    6.  Multiplayer
    7.  Free to play

    OpenArena VS Alien Arena

     
  10. AssaultCube icon
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    AssaultCube is a free, multiplayer, first-person shooter game, based on the CUBE engine.

    Taking place in realistic environments, with fast, arcade gameplay, it's addictive and fun!

    57 AssaultCube alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    AssaultCube Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Moddable
    3.  Single player
    4.  Multiplayer
    5.  Portable
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Local multiplayer
    8.  Online co-op

    AssaultCube VS Alien Arena

     
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    Shadow Warrior is a series of first-person shooter video games that focuses on the exploits of Lo Wang, a modern ninja warrior who fights through hordes of demons.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    Shadow Warrior (Reboot) Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  First person view
    6.  Sci-fi

    Shadow Warrior (Reboot) VS Alien Arena

     
  12. Nexuiz Classic icon
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    Nexuiz was originally developed by Lee Vermeulen and Forest ‘LordHavoc’ Hale, who started Alientrap in the summer of 2002. The goal of the project was to create a high quality first person shooter that could be played freely across all platforms in one package: PC, Mac, and...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Nexuiz is no longer developed. It's successor is Xonotic icon Xonotic , but last version of Nexuiz Classic, 2.5.2, released in 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Nexuiz Classic Features

    1.  Real time collaboration

    Nexuiz Classic VS Alien Arena

     
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