Overview

Extinction: Alien Invasion throws players into the heart of a desperate battle against an extraterrestrial onslaught. As a mercenary tasked with defending humanity, you'll engage in intense arcade-style combat, upgrade your character, and fortify your base. Inspired by classics like Dead Nation and Alien Breed, this indie title blends fast-paced action with light RPG elements, offering a challenging experience for solo players and co-op partners alike.

Highlights

  • Dynamic Combat System: Experience fluid gunplay with a wide array of over 50 weapons to collect and utilize against alien hordes.
  • RPG Progression & Customization: Improve your mercenary with various skills, allowing for diverse playstyles. The game also features a mod system to customize difficulty.
  • Cooperative Play: Team up with a friend in two-player split-screen co-op, or tackle the invasion solo. Joystick support is included for enhanced control.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy top-down arcade shooters with a sci-fi theme and a touch of character progression. Fans of games like Dead Nation, Shadowgrounds, and Alien Swarm will find familiar yet fresh gameplay here. It's also a great choice for those looking for a cooperative experience to share with a friend.

Game Info

Developed by Henrique Lima and published by KZ GAMES, Extinction: Alien Invasion was released on March 29, 2019. It supports both single-player and two-player co-op modes, including shared/split-screen co-op. The game features a dynamic combat system, RPG elements with skill customization, and a vast arsenal of over 50 weapons. A mod system allows for difficulty customization, and joystick support is provided. The soundtrack is described as being "bathed in rock."