Something Ate My Alien

About

You’re piloting a mining ship hijacked by pirates in this 2D side-scroller where your tiny alien crew must dig through alien worlds to meet a ransom demand. Guide them through procedurally generated layers of soil, stone, and danger. Each planet has shifting terrain to tunnel through, with buried relics, hostile creatures, and environmental hazards like collapsing ground or toxic gas. Combat uses six weapons for fending off monsters, while puzzle rooms require moving blocks and triggers to unlock rewards. Manage oxygen levels carefully, running out means losing progress. The goal isn’t just survival but efficiency: collect as much loot as possible to satisfy your captors. The game stands out for its tight blend of action and strategy. Four distinct planets offer varied visuals and challenges, from lush biomes to molten caverns. Players enjoy over 20 weapons and gear upgrades, with new tools unlocking creative approaches to combat and digging. Community feedback highlights the satisfying loop of planning routes, adapting to threats, and revisiting worlds with better equipment. While the difficulty spike in later levels has divided some players, the game’s hand-drawn art and escalating stakes keep the tension high. It’s a roguelike-inspired experience with a focus on resourcefulness and quick thinking.

Storyline

Something Ate My Alien is a 2D, digging and puzzle platformer game where you take the role of the AI Antalasia, and control your little Alien blobs to explore the planets you visit! Your task is to dig through the ground of the different worlds and find all the items required by the pirate that is hijacking you. During the adventure on each planet you have to battle environmental dangers, fight off wildlife, solve secret puzzle chambers, and all this while surviving on a depleting oxygen supply and a threat far scarier than the local wildlife. Key Features Dig through the depths of 4 different planets and collect as much loot as possible. Solve puzzle chambers by pushing and pulling blocks to reveal secret treasures. Survive by finding oxygen recharge stations and dodging environmental obstacles. Fight the hostile flora and fauna with your choice of 6 specialized weapons. Upgrade and build your equipment by collecting items and energy. Find hidden relics and collect achievements. Engage in bigger battles with the scary huge threats guarding the hidden secrets.