Aliens vs. Predator is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Activision published the title, with Jorudan handling development. The game draws from two of science fiction's most iconic film franchises, placing players in the middle of a brutal clash between a Predator warrior and waves of xenomorphs. Players take control of the Predator, stranded aboard a vessel that the Alien horde has completely overrun. The core gameplay involves moving through each stage from left to right, using a combination of melee strikes, energy attacks, and ranged weapons to fight through relentless enemy swarms. What sets this title apart from other SNES action games of the era is its strong visual presentation. The sprite work captures the alien threat with genuine menace, and the Predator character moves with a satisfying weight that makes combat feel impactful. The game earned a reputation as one of the more visually ambitious beat 'em up releases on the platform.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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Specifications
| Platform | SNES ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Release Year | 1993 |
| Developer | Jorudan |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Aliens vs. Predator is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. Activision published the title, with Jorudan handling development. The game draws from two of science fiction's most iconic film franchises, placing players in the middle of a brutal clash between a Predator warrior and waves of xenomorphs. Players take control of the Predator, stranded aboard a vessel that the Alien horde has completely overrun. The core gameplay involves moving through each stage from left to right, using a combination of melee strikes, energy attacks, and ranged weapons to fight through relentless enemy swarms. What sets this title apart from other SNES action games of the era is its strong visual presentation. The sprite work captures the alien threat with genuine menace, and the Predator character moves with a satisfying weight that makes combat feel impactful. The game earned a reputation as one of the more visually ambitious beat 'em up releases on the platform.
Aliens vs. Predator offers a single-player campaign that sends the Predator through multiple stages set across an alien-infested ship and its surrounding zones. Each stage concludes with a boss fight that pushes players to manage their health and weapon energy carefully. The Predator carries a cloaking device that grants brief invisibility, adding a small tactical element to the combat. Players collect power-ups and energy refills spread across levels to keep their arsenal ready for the tougher encounters ahead. The game does not include a multiplayer mode, keeping the entire experience as a solo affair. Enemy variety increases as the campaign progresses, with different Alien types appearing alongside human guards and other threats. The difficulty level sits high, even by SNES standards, and it demands persistence from players who want to see the game through to its conclusion. Stage select and continue options give players a way to revisit areas without starting over from scratch. For fans of either franchise, Aliens vs. Predator on SNES delivers a punishing but visually striking action experience worth playing.