The Behemoth is an American developer that created one of the best cooperative beat 'em ups of all time: Castle Crashers. After releasing Pit People way back in 2018, the studio has been relatively silent - until now. Alien Hominid Invasion recently launched on consoles and PC, and it's an exciting co-op follow-up to another Behemoth favorite, the run-and-gun shooter, Alien Hominid. This one features online co-op, something the original game never had.
From what we can tell, Alien Hominid Invasion isn't a sequel to Alien Hominid. Rather, it's a spin-off that teams up to four local or online players up in horde mode-like 2D stages. The team will have to complete various objectives while they blast away at never-ending armies of bad guys. Roguelike elements and lots of options will add replay value. Based on Steam reviews, it sounds like the game is balanced in favor of co-op, so make sure you have a friend or two to bring along for the action.
A few of Alien Hominid Invasion's features:
Invade with up to four players through online co-op, couch co-op, or both! Play across skill gaps with difficulty being set per player – one player can choose Friendly while another loses their mind on Insane! Choose from three difficulty levels and two life insurance modes Unlock and equip an astronomical arsenal of unique weapons, boosts, and cosmetics to customize your alien. Complete missions, level up, and mutate your alien to deploy new mechanics like super speed, healing, and flight! Determine your own gameplay path with a non-linear leveling experience. Invade randomly-assembled neighborhoods from hundreds of hand-crafted city blocks to reach enemy headquarters.Alien Hominid Invasion sells for $19.99 on Xbox, Switch, and Steam. Invasion is also available in a bundle with Alien Hominid HD, recently remastered for modern platforms, for a grand total of $24.99.