*Alien: Isolation* is a first-person survival horror game set in the *Alien* movie franchise universe.

As a story-driven experience, *Alien: Isolation* can be completed in about 18 hours. A completionist run may take around 30 hours, according to HowLongToBeat.com.

The game is set in 2137, 15 years after Ellen Ripley went missing following the events of the original *Alien* movie.

*Alien: Isolation* was released on October 7, 2024, for PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4.

The main story consists of 19 missions, with additional scenarios available as DLC.

The game follows Amanda Ripley as she searches for her mother, Ellen Ripley, who has been missing since the events of the 1979 movie *Alien*. Amanda’s journey leads her to the Sevastopol space station, where she encounters numerous challenges, including a Xenomorph.

The game features a single Xenomorph, which is enough to maintain a constant atmosphere of terror. Additionally, there are androids with questionable objectives that contribute to the horror experience.

No, *Alien: Isolation* is strictly a single-player game, with no co-op or multiplayer modes.

While *Alien: Isolation* sold below publisher expectations, it was well-received by players and critics alike. It was nominated for several awards and won many of them.

The game employs advanced AI for NPC behavior, particularly for the Xenomorph, which adapts to the player’s actions. However, it does not use generative AI technology.

No, the game is not free. Its recommended retail price is 39.99 USD on Steam, but you can find discounted offers on marketplaces like G2A.