Alien Crusader

Alien Crusader

Released Mar 2018

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

63% positive · 102 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Alien Crusader is a free-to-play arcade-style space shooter that launched on March 9, 2018. The store description presents a fully defined, self-contained game with 25+ levels, a complete upgrade system, online leaderboards, and a one-time Premium membership upgrade — none of which suggest an ongoing content delivery model. There are no DLC listings, no post-launch update announcements, no developer news posts, and no roadmaps or promises of future content. The game was released as a finished product and there is no evidence that the developer has communicated any plans for additional content since launch.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with 25+ levels, upgrade systems, online leaderboards, and a one-time Premium upgrade — no seasonal content, rotating monetization, or promises of future updates.
description · Mar 9, 2018 source content shipped
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No DLC listings, no unreleased content, no roadmap or developer communications found in the store metadata.
store metadata · Mar 9, 2018 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Zydrone
Achievements
70
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Prepare for a battle of a life-time. Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games, but with improved game-play, graphics and sound. It is free-to-play and features online high-scores and game statistics. Play to become a hero as you fight your way into the high-scores.

The galaxy is under attack! You are a human pilot that has gained access to a secret prototype alien fighter! You are up against a whole fleet of evil alien invaders and have to visit different planets, solar-systems and asteroid fields, to ultimately fight and defeat the aliens, free the galaxy, save planet earth and the entire human race. Sounds easy?! Rest assured it won't be!!

Alien Crusader contains 25+ beautiful levels. Travel through interstellar spacescapes, fight your way through asteroid fields, defeat the secret alien bases and shoot down the alien motherships, to finally reach the aliens planetary ground base. Through the game you collect Spacecoins that you can use to buy weapon and technology upgrades between missions. As you improve your skill, new items are unlocked so you can upgrade your weapons and spaceship technology in the Shop. Weapons include the Vulcan Laser, the Pulse Cannon, Heat-seeking Rockets and Plasma Smart Bombs. Other upgrades are Dual Cannon, Dual Rocket, Spacecoin Magnet, the Antaris Spaceship and more.

Playing Alien Crusader is completely free for Standard membership. You can reach all stages and practice up to stage 10, although with limited continues. At any time you wish, you can upgrade to a Premium membership in the Shop. Upgrading to Premium is a permanent, one-time action that rewards you 100.000 Spacecoins and unlocks Infinite Continues and the Two-Player Co-Op Mode, so you can play with a friend. Premium also gives access to the bonus Platinum Elite Options, including Shield, Invisibility, Hologram, Quad Damage and Time-Warp.

Features


  • Arcade-style Space shoot 'em up action.
  • 25+ Beautiful Levels.
  • Online Top-100 High-Score Leaderboard.
  • Full Game-Controller support.
  • Steam Achievements.
  • 720p and 1080p Windowed, Fullscreen and Steam Big Picture mode support.
  • VSync for a smooth, consistent 60Hz framerate.
  • High Quality Graphics with Lensflares, Postfilters and Antialiasing.
  • Skill Level advances with updated online Stats and Profile.
  • Customize your weapons and upgrades to fit your play style.
  • Laser, Cannon and Rocket shooting modes.
  • End-of-level Big Bosses with shootable parts.
  • Chain-Kills that are rewarded with Spacecoins and Power-Ups.
  • In-Game only Platinum Power-Ups for boosting firepower.
  • End-of-level Stats and Bonuses.
  • Alien Mothership with shootable energy orbs.
  • Asteroid fields with destructable rocks.
  • Free Level selection for both Practice and High-Score Runs.
  • New Weapons are unlocked as skill level increases.
  • Dual Rocket, Dual Cannon, Spacecoin Magnet, Spaceship upgrade and More.
  • Smart Bombs for when cornered.
  • Non-bullet-hell, Consistently Hard, One Difficulty Level.
  • Accompanied by high-energy electronic music.
  • Separate Sound and Music volume controls.
  • Always-Online ensures accurate scoring and game progress.
  • Free-To-Play with Premium upgrade option.
  • Elite Power-Ups: Shield, Invisibility, Hologram, Quad Damage and Time-Warp. (Premium)
  • Hologram introduces a mirrored ghost ship for twice the firepower. (Premium)
  • Time-Warp slows down time for dodging bullets. (Premium)
  • Play 1 Player or 2 Player Local Co-Op (Premium).
  • Infinite continues. (Premium)
Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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