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Alien Carnage
Alien CarnageSide‑scrolling sci‑fi shooter where Harry battles alien zombies with a flamethrower and crazy weapons
Alien Hominid
Alien HominidHand‑drawn sci‑fi shooter where you blast the FBI to reclaim your UFO.
Overview
Description

Alien Carnage is a classic 1994 side‑scrolling platform shooter developed by Interactive Binary Illusions and SubZero Software. Set on a besieged Earth, you play as Harry, infiltrating an alien ship to stop a zombie‑making invasion. The game features 256‑color VGA graphics, MOD‑format music, and a diverse arsenal including photon cannons, guided missiles, grenades, shields, micro nukes, and the devastating Omega bomb. Originally released as shareware, all four episodes are now free and support modern Windows systems.

With split‑screen co‑op and a quirky comedic tone, Alien Hominid delivers chaotic mayhem for up to two players. Its retro‑style gameplay and vibrant visuals keep the action fresh and endlessly replayable.

Pricing
Free
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Co-op Shooters
Best for
Fans of classic retro platform shooters
Fans of retro action platformers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
SubZero Software, Interactive Binary Illusions
The Behemoth
publisher
Apogee Software, Wiz Technology
O3 Entertainment, Zoo Digital
age rating
ESRB E
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
—
66/100
General
release date
1994-11-02
2004-05-21
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Free to download and play
  • Rich weapon variety keeps combat fresh
  • Authentic 256‑color VGA graphics and MOD music
  • Four episodes provide substantial content
  • Unique hand‑drawn HD art style
  • Fast‑paced shooter/platform hybrid
  • Two‑player split‑screen co‑op
  • Humorous sci‑fi storyline
Cons
  • Only single‑player, no multiplayer modes
  • Controls feel dated compared to modern platformers
  • Limited resolution and sound quality by today’s standards
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 platform
  • No online multiplayer options
  • Difficulty spikes in later levels
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