Before Alien: Isolation, a 1980s Commodore 64 game nailed first-person terror

Confusingly, two games titled Aliens: The Computer Game were released in the wake of James Cameron’s classic, which marked its 40th anniversary this weekend. The first, developed in the US by Activision, recreated scenes from the sci-fi blockbuster, such as the dropship arrival at LV-426 and the rescue of Newt near the film’s climax. But the UK-made Aliens: The Computer Game was a different kettle of acid-blooded beasties – and far scarier for stepping away from Aliens’ plot. Released for Commodore 64 and 16/Plus 4, Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum shortly after the US version arrived in stores, the UK version of Aliens: The Computer Game was developed at Southampton-based Software Studios. Read More...

Jul 20, 2026 - 21:05

Before Alien: Isolation, a 1980s Commodore 64 game nailed first-person terror

Confusingly, two games titled Aliens: The Computer Game were released in the wake of James Cameron’s classic, which marked its 40th anniversary this weekend.

The first, developed in the US by Activision, recreated scenes from the sci-fi blockbuster, such as the dropship arrival at LV-426 and the rescue of Newt near the film’s climax. But the UK-made Aliens: The Computer Game was a different kettle of acid-blooded beasties – and far scarier for stepping away from Aliens’ plot.

Released for Commodore 64 and 16/Plus 4, Amstrad CPC, MSX and ZX Spectrum shortly after the US version arrived in stores, the UK version of Aliens: The Computer Game was developed at Southampton-based Software Studios.

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