Something Ate My Alien is a Action, Adventure, Casual game from Rokabium Games with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by metroidvania, puzzle, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Rokabium Games
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $16.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i3 or similar
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or better. 1GB VRAM
Storage: 3 GB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel i3 or newer
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 Compatible card. 2GB VRAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.12+
Processor: 3.0 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.2+ support
Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04
Processor: 3.0 Ghz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.2+ support
Storage: 3 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Something Ate My Alien is worth a closer look if you want exploration, controller friendly, nautical, and boss rush.
Best for players who want nautical, emotional story, hand-drawn, and exploration.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
Steam review snapshots
[h1]Gameplay[/h1] I have some videos on YouTube, not a complete playthrough, starting with this one: [h1]Conclusion[/h1] [i]Something Ate My Alien[/i] is a…I played with a controller, and that worked flawlessly as well.You are the ship's AI.puzzles are the same, but I didn't need extra stress from boss fights or running out of oxygen too fast, plus easy…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by metroidvania, puzzle, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.