Alien , released for the Vic-20 in 1981, is an action and adventure game that follows the story of a spaceship crash-landing on a hostile alien planet. The player must navigate through the ruins of their ship to find a way off the planet before it's too late.
Gameplay involves exploring the crashed spaceship, managing resources such as food and oxygen, and fighting against hostile alien creatures that roam the planet. Players must also uncover the secrets behind their crash landing and find a way to escape the planet by solving puzzles and navigating through treacherous terrain.