# Alien Hominid Invasion > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Alien_Hominid_Invasion > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Alien_Hominid_Invasion.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Hominid_Invasion > Source revision: 1334111219 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2023 video game 2023 video game Alien Hominid Invasion Developer The Behemoth Publisher The Behemoth Designer Dan Paladin Composer Patric Catani[1] Platforms Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Release Windows, Switch, Xbox One, Series X/S November 1, 2023 PS4, PS5 June 10, 2025 Genres Run and gun Roguelike Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***Alien Hominid Invasion*** is a 2023 [run and gun](/source/Shoot_'em_up#Types) video game developed by [The Behemoth](/source/The_Behemoth). It serves as a sequel/reimagining of The Behemoth's 2004 video game *[Alien Hominid](/source/Alien_Hominid)*, originally released as a demo on [Newgrounds](/source/Newgrounds) on August 7, 2002.[2][3] ## Gameplay A gameplay screenshot showing the players shooting enemies and running and dodging *Alien Hominid Invasion* is a side-scrolling roguelike shooter with exp leveling and loot mechanics.[4] Players must navigate an overworld map completing objectives and destroying city blocks until they progress to a headquarters where they can defeat a boss to extract earned loot. Different paths can be chosen to avoid hazards and find hideouts that contain items and loot storage.[5] The game features four-player online or local co-op.[6] ## Development The Behemoth announced *Alien Hominid Invasion* as *Game 5* in January 2020.[7][8][9] During development The Behemoth regularly live-streamed development updates/diaries and held a closed beta. In July 2024, The Behemoth announced a PS4/PS5 release, along with additional updates.[10][11] ## Release and Reception The game launched on November 1, 2023, for PC, [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch), [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One), and [Xbox Series](/source/Xbox_Series) consoles.[12] Invasion launched alongside *Alien Hominid HD*. The Behemoth offered a bundle of both games at launch.[13] *[NintendoLife](/source/NintendoLife)* awarded the game a 7/10, criticizing the mission structure and randomness of objectives.[14] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Music for video games"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231209152101/https://catani-music.de/about/video-game-music/). *Catani Music*. 19 June 2020. Archived from [the original](https://catani-music.de/about/video-game-music/) on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Smith, Graham (26 August 2023). ["Run-and-gun Flash classic Alien Hominid HD will come to Steam alongside a sequel"](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/run-and-gun-flash-classic-alien-hominid-hd-will-come-to-steam-alongside-a-sequel). *Rock Paper Shotgun*. Retrieved 28 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Kekkonen, Ari (June 1, 2005). ["Alien Hominid (PS2) – ET palaa kotiin"](https://www.pelit.fi/artikkelit/alien-hominid-ps2/). *Pelit* (in Finnish). Retrieved 27 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Acevedo, Paul (2023-11-06). ["'Alien Hominid Invasion' Unleashes Crazy Co-op Shooting on Xbox, Switch, and Steam"](https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17431/alien-hominid-invasion-unleashes-crazy-co-op-shooting-on-xbox-switch-and-steam.html). *Co-optimus*. Retrieved 28 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Suther, Austin (14 September 2020). ["First Contact With Alien Hominid Invasion Disappoints"](https://techraptor.net/gaming/previews/alien-hominid-invasion-pax-online). *TechRaptor*. Retrieved 27 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Parijat, Shubhankar (2020-04-13). ["Alien Hominid Invasion Interview – Chaos, Mayhem, and Aliens"](https://gamingbolt.com/alien-hominid-invasion-interview-chaos-mayhem-and-aliens). *GamingBolt*. Retrieved 27 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Bashir, Dale (31 January 2020). ["Castle Crashers Developers Announce New Game, Alien Hominid Invasion"](https://sea.ign.com/alien-hominid-invasion/157343/news/castle-crashers-developers-announce-new-game-alien-hominid-invasion). *IGN Asia*. Retrieved 28 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [*5 Minutes of Alien Hominid Invasion Gameplay*](https://www.ign.com/videos/5-minutes-of-alien-hominid-invasion-gameplay). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** roxanne (30 January 2020). ["Game 5: It's Coming"](https://blog.thebehemoth.com/2020/01/30/game-5-ahi-teaser-reveal-2020/). *The Behemoth Blog*. Retrieved 27 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Acevedo, Paul (2024-07-28). ["Alien Hominid Invasion and Alien Hominid HD Announced for PlayStation 4 and 5"](https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17626/alien-hominid-invasion-and-alien-hominid-hd-announced-for-playstation-4-and-5.html). *Co-optimus*. Retrieved 1 August 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Romano, Sal (26 July 2024). ["Alien Hominid Invasion and Alien Hominid HD coming to PS5, PS4"](https://www.gematsu.com/2024/07/alien-hominid-invasion-and-alien-hominid-hd-coming-to-ps5-ps4). *Gematsu*. Retrieved 10 March 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Jackson, Claire (November 2, 2023). ["November's Game Releases Should Thrill RPG, Call Of Duty Fans"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231101214058/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/11/novembers-game-releases-should-thrill-rpg-call-of-duty-fans/). *Kotaku Australia*. Archived from [the original](https://www.kotaku.com.au/2023/11/novembers-game-releases-should-thrill-rpg-call-of-duty-fans/) on November 1, 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Doolan, Liam (10 October 2023). ["Alien Hominid HD & Invasion Crash-Land On Xbox This November"](https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/10/alien-hominid-hd-and-invasion-crash-land-on-xbox-this-november). *Pure Xbox*. Retrieved 28 November 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Massey, Tom (5 November 2023). ["Mini Review: Alien Hominid Invasion (Switch) - An Explosive, Superior Sequel"](https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/alien-hominid-invasion). *NintendoLife*. Retrieved 27 November 2023. ## External links - [Official website](https://www.alienhominidinvasion.com/) v t e The Behemoth Games Alien Hominid Castle Crashers BattleBlock Theater Pit People Alien Hominid Invasion Behemoth Related articles Tom Fulp Dan Paladin Newgrounds --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Alien Hominid Invasion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Hominid_Invasion) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Hominid_Invasion?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.