Alien Swarm

 PC
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 457 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 331 out of 457
  2. Mixed: 106 out of 457
  3. Negative: 20 out of 457

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  1. avp2501
    Sep 27, 2010
    3
    This game had the potential to be really great but with valve's continued use of their "matchmaking" software you are not likely to join a server that has a great ping and your options on what maps / settings you play with are almost non existant.

    At least the game is Free and you have more choice than you get with MW2.
  2. mrpoolman
    Aug 28, 2010
    0
    I hate this game. Friendly fire ruins anything it had going for it. The game lags uncontrollably at multiple areas. A horrible mark on VALVe's record but i guess its free so that makes up for it... kinda
  3. Black_S
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    Another success of Valve! Game which must be in every user library because it is so amazing. Well, NO thanks #GabeNewellMore. Valve "charity" isn't what I wanted, want now or ever will want. Ugly PR tricks from GabeNewellTurd and Valve, which without Steam will be closed an dead.

    #FreeGameIndustry #StopSteam

Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best PC Game of 2010
32
#32 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. MEGamers
    85
    Addictive. Fun. Community driven. Free. Where can it go wrong?
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  2. Gameplanet
    85
    Simply put, anyone with a capable PC should download this and try it.
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  3. Destructoid
    75
    Despite the issues of repetition and somewhat contrary design choices, Alien Swarm is an enjoyable shooter at an absolute steal of a non-price.
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