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Somewhere in deep space, at an apparently abandoned mining base on the asteriod Alpha Prime, something has gone terribly wrong. Miners were warned that the hubbardium they were mining was too dangerous, but the lure of unimaginable wealth was too strong. Now, something has happened to them and it's up to you to save them and face an unknown threat. Equipped with a surplus of advanced weapons and devices--including a variety of robots and manipulators, surveillance cameras and security systems that can be hacked, controlled and used to complete your task--your mission is simple: Get in, get 'em, and get out! 10 levels of fast-paced, unrelenting action including mining station, spaceship hangar, magnetic railway or asteroid surface Non-playable characters aid you in your mission to save the miners and get off the asteroid Countless enemies including Special Forces soldiers, robots and deranged miners 8 futuristic weapons including pistols, shotguns, machine guns, grenades… Vehicles can be used to move to different locations quickly Hack into devices including robots, surveillance cameras, security systems, doors, etc. Bullet time allows players to temporarily slow down the action and get the upper hand Compatible with Matrox TripleHead2Go™, enabling gamers to connect 3 screens
Release Date
May 1, 2007
Developer
Black Element Software
Publishers
IDEA Games
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Is Alpha Prime worth buying?

Steam
55.56% positive
'Mixed', 1,512 reviews
Metacritic
59
Critics (IGDB)
64/100
2 critics

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What is Alpha Prime about?

Somewhere in deep space, at an apparently abandoned mining base on the asteriod Alpha Prime, something has gone terribly wrong. Miners were warned that the hubbardium they were mining was too dangerous, but the lure of unimaginable wealth was too strong. Now, something has happened to them and it's up to you to save them and face an unknown threat. Equipped with a surplus of advanced weapons and devices--including a variety of robots and manipulators, surveillance cameras and security systems that can be hacked, controlled and used to complete your task--your mission is simple: Get in, get 'em, and get out! 10 levels of fast-paced, unrelenting action including mining station, spaceship hangar, magnetic railway or asteroid surface Non-playable characters aid you in your mission to save the miners and get off the asteroid Countless enemies including Special Forces soldiers, robots and deranged miners 8 futuristic weapons including pistols, shotguns, machine guns, grenades… Vehicles can be used to move to different locations quickly Hack into devices including robots, surveillance cameras, security systems, doors, etc. Bullet time allows players to temporarily slow down the action and get the upper hand Compatible with Matrox TripleHead2Go™, enabling gamers to connect 3 screens

ActionFPSSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonSingleplayerGoreViolent

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Alpha Prime?

Right now the lowest price for Alpha Prime we're tracking is $0.84 at Kinguin — 83% below Steam's $4.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Alpha Prime has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Alpha Prime is $0.84 at Kinguin on June 6, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Alpha Prime worth buying?

56% of 1,512 Steam user reviews for Alpha Prime are positive ("Mixed"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 59.

When was Alpha Prime released?

Alpha Prime released on May 1, 2007, developed by Black Element Software and published by IDEA Games, Meridian4, Bohemia Interactive Studio.

What platforms is Alpha Prime available on?

Alpha Prime is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Alpha Prime?

The cheapest Alpha Prime price right now is $0.84 at Kinguin, 83% below the Steam price.

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