Alien Marauder
Early access since Nov 2021
“Alien Marauder” is a real-time strategy game with survival and confrontation theme. In this game, you will be the leader to a treacherous alien planet, build and defend base to survive against the vexan waves. Make the right decision!
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In early access, development status unclear
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Alien Marauder entered Steam Early Access on November 17, 2021 and has never graduated to a full 1.0 release. The developer, Vexan Studio, was actively updating the game through the first half of 2023, shipping three major content updates between January and April 2023 — including a new map ("Magnetic Domain"), a new hero (Dr. Saray), and another new map ("Ionic World"). This established a fairly active update cadence of roughly every 1–3 months during that period.
However, the last developer communication of any kind was a routine bug fix post on June 8, 2023. Since then — a span covering more than three years through today, June 23, 2026 — there have been no further updates, announcements, or developer posts of any kind. The game remains in Early Access, meaning it is still presented as an unfinished product, but the developer has not communicated whether a full release is still planned, whether development continues, or whether the studio is still active.
Given the total absence of developer communication since June 8, 2023, with no explanation provided, it is currently unclear whether development is ongoing or has been quietly abandoned. Players should be aware that this game may not receive further updates or ever reach a completed 1.0 state.
Evidence
Bug fix patch v.1.1.0.26512 — the last official developer communication of any kind.
Major content update adding a new survival map, Ionic World, with new objectives and enemy types.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Vexan Studio
Achievements
36
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
In the year 2672, Earth's resources were depleted, and humanity sent expeditions to explore the universe in search of new life. However, they encountered an Vexan invasion and were inevitably drawn into a war with the Vexan swarm.
"Alien Marauder" is a science fiction survival RTS game that combines elements of real-time strategy, simulation management, large-scale battles, hero growth, and roguelike gameplay. Players must build their own basement, constantly develop technology and population, and build an impregnable defense perimeter around the base and its surroundings. At the same time, they must be constantly vigilant and resist the Vexan attacks that come from all sides until they are finally destroyed.
The game inherits classic RTS gameplay and integrates survival simulation and real-time strategy. Players will build their base from a god's eye view and continue to manage and develop their army. They must seek survival in the face of the sudden or fierce attacks of the Vexan swarm.
Each hero has completely different gameplay and strategies, and unique units, buildings, and skill trees! Whether it's long-range consumption, close-range burst, or cooperative combat, there are various routines to suit your taste! Beware of Gavius's hero flame impact!
The game can accommodate up to 100,000 combat units on the same screen without lag! Faced with tens of thousands of Vexan swarms, use effective strategies and reasonable planning to fight back, launch deadly attacks, and completely destroy the enemy, achieving an ultimate sense of satisfaction!
The game content is rich, with various combinations of strategies for different situations, and more than one way to win!
● 5 maps with unique rules and display, such as day and night, simulated weather system and teleportation gates.
● Over 20 combat units, including Medic, Omni Tank, Guard, and Executioner, each with unique attributes and effects.
● Over 60 talent skills, including building bonuses, hero-specific abilities, and unit enhancements, providing endless challenges.
● Over 70 monster aliens, including Nightmare Wyvern, Electric Lizard, Vexan Colony, with enemies beyond imagination.
Hundreds of model components can be freely used in the editor, with a wide range of preset functions for designing gameplay, missions, maps, events, and more.
The creative workshop supports one-click upload synchronization of editor maps and various mods can also be uploaded!
"Alien Marauder" is a science fiction survival RTS game that combines elements of real-time strategy, simulation management, large-scale battles, hero growth, and roguelike gameplay. Players must build their own basement, constantly develop technology and population, and build an impregnable defense perimeter around the base and its surroundings. At the same time, they must be constantly vigilant and resist the Vexan attacks that come from all sides until they are finally destroyed.
The game inherits classic RTS gameplay and integrates survival simulation and real-time strategy. Players will build their base from a god's eye view and continue to manage and develop their army. They must seek survival in the face of the sudden or fierce attacks of the Vexan swarm.
Each hero has completely different gameplay and strategies, and unique units, buildings, and skill trees! Whether it's long-range consumption, close-range burst, or cooperative combat, there are various routines to suit your taste! Beware of Gavius's hero flame impact!
The game can accommodate up to 100,000 combat units on the same screen without lag! Faced with tens of thousands of Vexan swarms, use effective strategies and reasonable planning to fight back, launch deadly attacks, and completely destroy the enemy, achieving an ultimate sense of satisfaction!
The game content is rich, with various combinations of strategies for different situations, and more than one way to win!
● 5 maps with unique rules and display, such as day and night, simulated weather system and teleportation gates.
● Over 20 combat units, including Medic, Omni Tank, Guard, and Executioner, each with unique attributes and effects.
● Over 60 talent skills, including building bonuses, hero-specific abilities, and unit enhancements, providing endless challenges.
● Over 70 monster aliens, including Nightmare Wyvern, Electric Lizard, Vexan Colony, with enemies beyond imagination.
Hundreds of model components can be freely used in the editor, with a wide range of preset functions for designing gameplay, missions, maps, events, and more.
The creative workshop supports one-click upload synchronization of editor maps and various mods can also be uploaded!
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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