Alien Function

About

Alien Function is a point and click adventure with hacking and simulation elements. You play as Typhil, a ship worker uncovering secrets on a starship filled with oddities. The game blends inventory puzzles with mini-games where you manage systems and bypass security. Dialogue choices and exploration drive the story forward. Set in a sci-fi setting, it balances humor with mystery as characters investigate strange events. The game stands out for mixing traditional adventure mechanics with simulator tasks. Players who enjoy tinkering with systems alongside solving puzzles might appreciate the dual approach. As the fourth entry in a series, it continues an ongoing narrative but newcomers can jump in without prior knowledge. Released in 2021, it runs on PC and Linux. The tone leans quirky rather than grim, though some action sequences involve combat.

Storyline

For many years, Typhil has been working as a dirt regulator aboard this starship. After a series of strange occurrences, it becomes clear there is more to the ship than meets the eye. And Typhil himself may not be who he thinks he is. Typhil and his companions set out to unravel the many mysteries of this enigmatic starship, facing aliens, killer robots, and more on a quest for the truth about their mission, and their lives.