Comparison

Alien vs Stranger Things 3 The Game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Alien

Embark on a terrifying quest for survival aboard a space station. Unprepared and underequipped, you must use your wits and courage to escape an unknown menace. Experience a faithful mobile replication of the classic survival horror game, complete with AAA visuals and an arresting narrative.

Highlights
  • Survival horror gameplay
  • Stealth and evasion mechanics
  • Resource scavenging and crafting
  • Touchscreen controls with customization
  • Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support
  • Faithful mobile replication of AAA visuals
  • Includes all DLC content
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READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. When she left Earth, Ellen Ripley promised her daughter she would return home to celebrate her 11th birthday. She never made it. Fifteen years later, Amanda Ripley learns that the flight recorder from her mother’s ship has been recovered. Amanda enters Sevastopol space station to finally solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance, only to confront an unknown menace. Engage in a terrifying quest for survival as you navigate the labyrinthine Sevastopol station. Unprepared and underequipped, you will need all your wits and daring to get out alive. TWO MISSIONS FREE Play missions 1 and 2 for free, then unlock the complete game and all DLC via a single in-app purchase. A SURVIVAL HORROR MASTERPIECE The stunning AAA visuals, arresting narrative and terrifying atmosphere of Creative Assembly’s classic – faithfully replicated on mobile. This is the complete survival horror experience brought to mobile without compromise. TAILORED FOR MOBILE Run, hide and survive using a redesigned interface, offering total touchscreen control and full customisation options. Resize and reposition on-screen buttons and joysticks, or play with a gamepad or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. INSPIRED BY THE 1979 FILM ‘ALIEN’ A game that returns to the roots of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, using its atmosphere, art direction and production values to deliver the same terrifying thrills. IMPROVISE AND SURVIVE Explore Sevastopol station and scavenge for hidden resources, crafting items and tech to improvise weapons and deterrents against the ultimate threat. ADAPT TO THE ALIEN’S MOVES To evade the Alien as it hunts you down, make calculated moves and use your environment, from crawling through ventilation ducts to hiding in the shadows. THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Buy the full game with all seven DLCs included, such as ‘Last Survivor’ — a recreation of Ellen Ripley’s final mission on board the Nostromo. === Alien: Isolation requires iOS 16.5 or later and 11GB of storage. For installation we recommend having at least 22GB of free space. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 8 Plus • iPhone X and later • iPhone SE 2 (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad mini 5 (2019) and later • iPad Air 3 (2019) and later • iPad 7 (2019) and later • iPad Pro 1st gen (2015), 12.9" model only • iPad Pro 2nd gen (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2024 20th Century Studios. Alien: Isolation game software, excluding 20th Century Studios elements © SEGA. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Creative Assembly and the Creative Assembly logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

Stranger Things 3 The Game

Embark on an adventure through a pixelated Hawkins, playing as 12 characters from the hit series. Team up with a friend or go solo to battle threats from The Upside Down. Experience familiar events and uncover new quests in this retro-styled action-adventure game.

Highlights
  • 12 playable characters
  • Local co-op multiplayer
  • Explore Hawkins
  • Battle Upside Down threats
  • Retro art style
  • Modern gameplay mechanics
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Fight your way through a pixelated Hawkins as 12 playable characters from Stranger Things 3. Team up with a pal or dare to enter The Upside Down solo. Stranger Things 3: The Game is the official companion game to the third season of the hit original series. Play through familiar events from the series while uncovering never-before-seen quests, character interactions and secrets! This adventure game blends a distinctively retro art style with modern gameplay mechanics to deliver nostalgic fun with a fresh new twist. Just like in the show, teamwork is at the heart of Stranger Things 3: The Game. Fans can team up in two-player local co-op to explore the world of Hawkins, solve puzzles and battle the emerging evils of The Upside Down as one of twelve beloved characters from the show.

Screenshots

Alien4 screens
Stranger Things 3 The Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alien at 4.5 against Stranger Things 3 The Game's 3.7. Alien also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 39%) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alien sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stranger Things 3 The Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alien holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 712 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Alien's written reviews are positive against 39% of Stranger Things 3 The Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien ships an update every 2 months, Stranger Things 3 The Game every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Alien versus Stranger Things 3 The Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlienStranger Things 3 The Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better3.7 (712 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better712
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB590 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Alien

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews875 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.3%

Stranger Things 3 The Game

All ratings702 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews761 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral16.0%
Negative44.7%

User reviews

Alien

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port with great performance
  • 👍 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Smooth controls and controller support
  • 🎬 Captures the Alien franchise atmosphere well
  • 🕹️ Immersive gameplay experience

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Device overheating and battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕹️ Touchscreen controls not ideal for certain gameplay elements
  • 🕰️ Long loading times and unskippable intro

Stranger Things 3 The Game

From 712 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great game
  • 🕹️ Captures the feel of Stranger Things
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Retro graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Requires Netflix subscription
  • 💥 Difficult boss fights
  • 🤔 Confusing puzzles

Bugs and requests

Alien

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain puzzles/objectives not triggering correctly
  • Sound issues like audio cutting out
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more graphics/performance options
  • Improve auto-save and checkpoint system
  • Implement Magic Keyboard support
  • Include Chinese language support

Stranger Things 3 The Game

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invisible buttons and switches
  • Inability to progress due to missing items
  • Soft-locks and crashes
  • Enemies and characters getting stuck

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for seasons 1, 2, and 4
  • Improve controls for mobile
  • Add co-op multiplayer
  • Provide an option to skip difficult sections

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alien

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$14.99
1 purchases

Stranger Things 3 The Game

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Alien free?
Alien is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stranger Things 3 The Game free?
Stranger Things 3 The Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alien or Stranger Things 3 The Game?
Alien is rated higher. Alien averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Stranger Things 3 The Game averages 3.7 from 712 ratings.
Do Alien or Stranger Things 3 The Game have ads?
Neither Alien nor Stranger Things 3 The Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien or Stranger Things 3 The Game?
Alien ships an update every 2 months, and Stranger Things 3 The Game every 3 months. Most recently, Alien was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stranger Things 3 The Game on October 24, 2026.

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