Alien 8 (1985)

Alien is an arcade action game released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum 16K, published by Spectresoft. The game is based on the iconic science fiction horror film of the same name.

Designed as a single-player experience, the game challenges players to navigate the tense atmosphere inspired by the source material. It was specifically developed for the original 16K model of the ZX Spectrum.

In Russia, the game gained a notable following through numerous TR-DOS adaptations distributed on diskettes. Several versions were produced by groups such as Omen Group and Activator, including a Russian language translation. Cracked versions were also circulated on cassette tapes, with releases by Jack Lantern being among those known to players. The game was also featured in the magazine Virtual Worlds, which included reviews and novelizations based on the title.