Best Predator Games

Following the 1987 hit movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Predator became one of the most iconic monsters in movie history. This terrifying and intelligent alien creature quickly rose in popular culture, with Predator 2 following in 1990. With the success of these movies, an entire franchise was born. A line of comic books would soon follow, most notably the popular Alien Vs Predator series, as well as a long line of video games.

The Predator franchise has walked hand-in-hand with video games since the beginning, with the first game in the series releasing alongside the original movie in 1987. Spanning multiple genres, video games featuring the Predator have been a consistent part of gaming for years, proving the enduring nature of the series and the popularity of the central monster.

10 Predator: Concrete Jungle

Metascore: 46

• Platforms:
  PlayStation 2, Xbox
• Released:
  April 15, 2005
• Developer:
  Eurocom

Predator: Concrete Jungle is a third-person action game that follows the story of a disgraced Predator who returns to Earth after losing his valuable technology and is tasked with getting it back. The game featured a semi-open world that rewards exploration and stealth.

Predator: Concrete Jungle was a game with a lot of potential that it never truly reached. Playing much like a superhero game, Concrete Jungle was a solid attempt at making a unique Predator game but was let down by its controls and messy storyline.

9 Alien Vs Predator: Requiem

Metascore: 49

• Platforms:
  PlayStation Portable
• Released:
  November 13, 2007
• Developer:
  Rebellion Developments

Exclusive to the Playstation Portable, Alien vs. Predator: Requiem is a tie-in game to the film of the same title. This third-person action game revolves around players controlling the Predator, who comes to Earth following a distress beacon. The Predator finds an Alien infestation which he must destroy before leaving.

The game received mixed reviews, with people praising its graphics and audio design, but criticizing its poor controls and finding it too easy. Requiem was a solid PSP release that was ideal for casual players wanting an less challenging game to enjoy.

8 Alien Vs Predator (1993)

IMDB Rating: 6.3/10

• Platforms:
  Super Nintendo
• Released:
  January 8, 1993
• Developer:
  Jorudan

Developed for the SNES, this beat ‘em up game revolves around the Predator advancing through six different levels, killing waves of Aliens. The game is set on the planet Vega 4, where a colony of Aliens is discovered by a work crew. The city is quickly overrun and a distress signal is sent out, which is picked up by the Predators.

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Although sharing the same name, Alien vs Predator is unrelated to the Capcom arcade game, which was released eight months after this title. The game received mixed reviews, with its Capcom rival becoming the more well-known of the two games.

7 Predator: Hunting Grounds

Metascore: 56

One of the most recent Predator games available. Predator: Hunting Grounds is an asymmetrical multiplayer game that was part of the mainline franchise and features characters from multiple movies. The game was a departure from the more common single-player-focused games of the series. In Hunting Grounds, 4 players control a team of special-ops soldiers tasked with collecting intel and taking down a drug cartel. Meanwhile, a fifth player controls the Predator, who is tasked with hunting down the other players.

The game was an attempt to follow games such as Friday the 13th and Dead By Daylight, which offered similar multiplayer experiences, while recreating the feel of the 1987 movie. Although a solid entry to the series, the game never found its audience. While having a lot of potential, the title suffers from repetitive gameplay and long load times.

6 Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction

Metascore: 64

• Platforms:
  PlayStation 2, Xbox
• Released:
  July 20, 2003
• Developer:
  Zono

Set on the planet LV-742, Aliens Versus Predator: Extinction is a real-time strategy game that revolves around three playable factions; Humans, Aliens, and Predators. The gameplay is highly combat-oriented, with no base building or resource gathering, which is typically common in the genre. Each playable race is unique with different mechanics, which promotes a high level of replayability.

Extinction received mixed reviews, most notably for its balancing problems and bad AI. The game is notable for pushing the franchise into another genre but falls short of being one of the better releases in the series.

5 Alien Vs. Predator (2010)

Metascore: 64

• Platforms:
  PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC
• Released:
  February 16, 2010
• Developer:
  Rebellion Developments

Another AvP mashup, this 2010 reboot, brought the franchise back into a first-person perspective. The game offered three different campaigns, one for each of the playable races, providing a different gameplay style for each. The human campaign plays like a standard FPS, while the Alien campaign concentrates on close melee and speed. Unsurprisingly, the Predator campaign relies heavily on stealth and features many of the iconic weapons from the franchise.

The game was released to mixed reviews, with some praising its multiplayer aspect and excellent atmosphere. The game was a solid addition to the long-running franchise and became an instant hit among players. It became the fastest-selling game in the UK in 2010.

4 Alien Vs. Predator (1994)

IMDB Rating: 6.9/10

The Alien vs. Predator franchise has been around for almost as long as the movie series, with the first comic released in 1989 through Dark Horse Comics. Continuing the AvP trend, this ’94 beat ’em up game, made by Capcom, was released for arcades and allowed players to choose between four playable characters. Two cyborg soldiers and two Predators.

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The game was a hit in its native Japan and is now regularly cited as one of the best beat ’em up arcade games of all time. In a series that has often produced disappointing releases, this stands as one of the highlights of the early franchise.

3 Alien Vs. Predator (1994)

IMDB Score: 7.4/10

• Platforms:
  Atari Jaguar, Atari Lynx
• Released:
  October 20, 1994
• Developer:
  Rebellion Developments

Developed for the Atari Jaguar, Alien vs Predator is a first-person shooter that revolves around the simultaneous Alien infestation and Predator invasion of the USS Golgotha, a Colonial Marine training ship. Soon, the Marines are fighting back while attempting to evacuate the ship as quickly as possible, while the Predators are seizing the opportunity to hunt the highly dangerous Aliens.

The game offers three playable perspectives – Human, Alien, and Predator – each with unique objectives and individual skills. The game was released to critical praise, with its engaging story and excellent gameplay. It was also included in several best game lists of that year.

2 Aliens Versus Predator (1999)

IMDB Score: 8.0/10

• Platforms:
  Nintendo Game Boy, PC, macOS, Linux
• Released:
  April 30, 1999
• Developer:
  Rebellion Developments

Offering players three different campaigns, this first-person shooter brings players face-to-face with the horrors of the movie franchise in an action-packed game filled with heart-stopping moments. The three campaigns revolve around different factions: Colonial Marines, Aliens, and Predators. However, each story is an independent narrative, completely separate from each other.

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The game was released to positive reviews, with critics praising its unique gameplay and terrifying atmosphere. A re-release came in 2010, renamed Alien Versus Predator Classic 2000, updating the game for modern systems.

1 Alien Versus Predator 2

Metascore: 85

• Platforms:
  PC, macOS
• Released:
  October 22, 2001
• Developer:
  Monolith Productions

The sequel to the classic FPS release, Alien Versus Predator 2, returns to the same format as its predecessor but improves on the first game in almost every way. Much like the first, the sequel’s solo campaign provides players with three playable factions: Aliens, Marines, and the Predator. Unlike the previous game, though, this time around the narratives interlink with each other, creating a more cohesive story from multiple angles.

With a strong multiplayer option included, the game was well received on release, achieving several award nominations. An expansion pack was released for the game in 2002, named Alien Versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt.

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