Alien Grounds Steam news

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• SteamPulse tracked peak150
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• Review score71% positive
• Total reviews51
• Release dateApr 9, 2026
• Developeremagnetic
• Publisheremagnetic

Genres: Action, Indie

Company pages: Developer: emagneticPublisher: emagnetic

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Alien Grounds Steam news

Alien Grounds news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Settings Update - Render Scale and Gamepad Menu - 17 September 2026

  A small settings update is now available for Alien Grounds.The graphics settings now include a Render Scale option with four choices:100%85%75%60%This gives you another way to balance image quality and performance, especially on high-resolution and high-DPI displays. 85% is now the default setting.I have also reorganized the Settings menu. All gamepad-related options have been moved into their own Gamepad tab, making the Main settings page cleaner and easier to navigate.As always, you can adjust the graphics settings depending on your hardware and preferred frame rate.Thanks for playing Alien Grounds.

• September Challenge Is Live - Win 5 Steam Keys - 1 September 2026

  Alien Grounds September Challenge is now live!Enter the Challenge arena, survive for as long as possible, and push your score as high as you can. You can make as many attempts as you like throughout September - all points you earn during the month count towards your final score. The first-place winner receives 5 Steam keys.Your score will be recorded automatically on the Steam leaderboard.Good luck, and see you on the leaderboard! Prize claimTo claim the prize, the winner must contact us at emagnetic.dev \ gmail \ com after the September Challenge ends. We will reply with a one-time claim code.The winner must then post that code under this announcement using the same Steam account shown on the leaderboard. Once verified, the prize keys will be sent by email. Final August Monthly Challenge Top 3Butter Knight7274 - 173,318bmast77 - 37,523Duch - 11,981Congratulations to all three players f…

• August Challenge Now Live - Win 5 Steam Keys - 1 August 2026

  The Alien Grounds August Challenge is now live!Enter the Challenge arena, survive for as long as possible, and push your score as high as you can. You can make as many attempts as you like throughout August - all points you earn during the month count towards your final score.The first-place winner receives 5 Steam keys.Your score will be recorded automatically on the Steam leaderboard.Good luck, and see you on the leaderboard! Prize claimTo claim the prize, the winner must contact us at emagnetic.dev \ gmail \ com after the August Challenge ends. We will reply with a one-time claim code.The winner must then post that code under this announcement using the same Steam account shown on the leaderboard. Once verified, the prize keys will be sent by email. Final July Monthly Challenge Top 3BearHunter - 24,502wertyu - 13,992batuzyx - 13,215Congratulations to all three players for earning the…

• Alien Grounds joins the Relentless FPS bundle - 29 July 2026

  Alien Grounds and Survivor are now available together in the Relentless FPS bundle.Fight robotic swarms in Alien Grounds and zombie hordes in Survivor - two fast, unforgiving single-player FPS games built around surviving one more run.The bundle uses Complete the Set pricing. Already own one game? Pay only for the other and get 50% off.

• Monthly Challenge: What Score to Aim For? - 7 July 2026

  The July Monthly Challenge continues.Early in the month, many players submit their first scores. That is a good start, but early scores are often not enough to hold the winning position by the end of the challenge.According to the Hall of Fame, previous Monthly Challenge winners have ranged from 16,000 to 160,000 points, but a strong practical target is around 50,000 points or more.To compete for the top position, 50,000+ is a good score to aim for. But do not forget to check back during the month and make sure your score has not been overtaken by other players.Do not leave your best run until the last day - the winning score can be difficult to reach in a single attempt.The July Challenge winner will receive 5 Steam keys.Good luck, and see you on the leaderboard!

• July Challenge Is Live - Win 5 Steam Keys - 1 July 2026

  The July Challenge is now live, and the 1st-place winner receives 5 Steam keys.The leaderboard has reset, and July is a fresh start. A new month means a new chance to win.Build your monthly score, climb the live leaderboard, and fight for a place in the Hall of Fame.Build your total score across the monthClimb the live monthly leaderboardFinish in the Top 3 to enter the Hall of FameThe 1st-place winner receives 5 Steam keysPrize claimTo claim the prize, the winner must contact us at emagnetic.dev \ gmail \ com after the July Challenge ends. We will reply with a one-time claim code.The winner must then post that code under this announcement using the same Steam account shown on the leaderboard. Once verified, the prize keys will be sent by email.Final June Monthly Challenge Top 3я новичок - 16,443DarkDrummeR - 13,166boahnarshallmoyd - 12,685Congratulations to all three players for earnin…

• Alien Grounds Summer Sale: 84% Off + June Challenge Update - 26 June 2026

  Alien Grounds is 84% off during the Steam Summer Sale. The June Challenge is also entering its last stretch. The leaderboard now has 25 scores, and the current leader is ahead with 16,443 points. If you already own the game, this is a good time to jump back in and try to improve your score. If you do not own it yet, the Summer Sale discount makes this a great time to join.

• June Challenge Now Live - 1 June 2026

  The June Challenge is now live.The leaderboard has reset, and this month is a fresh start:Build your total score across the monthClimb the live monthly leaderboardFinish in the Top 3 to enter the Hall of FameA new month means a new chance to win.The May Monthly Challenge has ended.Final Top 3:pandynogatonga - 45,783Goukasz - 32,697CSX - 22,806Congratulations to all three players for earning their place in the Hall of Fame.Good luck in June.

• May Challenge Update - The Podium Is Still Within Reach - 22 May 2026

  The May Challenge is still wide open.With the month moving at a calmer pace, new players still have a real chance to climb the leaderboard before the final results are locked in.Current Top 3:1. pandynogatonga - 45,783 2. Goukasz - 32,697 3. Caddy - 15,840Right now, 3rd place is still very reachable, and even the top spots can change with a few strong runs.Remember: your May score keeps adding up across all plays during the month. Replay missions, improve your scores, and push your total higher.The Top 3 at month end will enter the Hall of Fame.Jump into the May Challenge and fight for your place.

• May Challenge Is Live - April Winners Announced - 1 May 2026

  The May Challenge is now live.The leaderboard has reset, and this month is a fresh start:Build your total score across the monthClimb the live monthly leaderboardFinish in the Top 3 to enter the Hall of FameA new month means a new chance to win.The April Monthly Challenge has ended.Final Top 3: 1. Elisey - 166,861 2. dakkarino - 77,739 3. OtarKing - 33,163Congratulations to all three players for securing their place in the Hall of Fame.Good luck in May.

• April Challenge Update - The Podium Has Changed - 20 April 2026

  The April Challenge is heating up.On April 10, dakkarino led the month with 77,739, while Elisey sat in 2nd on 57,078.Just three days later, Elisey stormed past the lead and hit 90,011.As of April 20, Elisey has extended that run to 108,131 and now leads the month heading into the final stretch.The podium battle changed too. While FELINIGHT held 3rd earlier in the month, OtarKing has now climbed into the final podium spot with 33,163.Current Top 3: 1. Elisey - 108,131 2. dakkarino - 77,739 3. OtarKing - 33,163The April board has grown from 95 players to 133 so far, and there is still time left for more movement before the month ends.The Top 3 at month end will enter the Hall of Fame.

• Alien Grounds Full Release is Out Now - 9 April 2026

  Alien Grounds is now out on Steam.Thank you to everyone who played during Early Access, shared feedback, posted scores, and helped shape the game.If you claimed the game before release, it is yours to keep forever. From today, Alien Grounds is a paid game.Alien Grounds is a fast single-player sci-fi FPS built around short runs, weird weapons, relentless robots, and score chasing. Version 1.0 brings gameplay, visual, and leaderboard improvements across the game.Fight through short, brutal missions, unlock strange weapons, and chase your place in the Hall of Fame. What’s new in v1.0Weapon unlock flow improvedThe next weapon now unlocks at the end of Missions 1, 2, 3, 9, and 14Each unlock now includes a UI announcementNewly unlocked weapons can be briefly tested before the mission endsAdded a subtle weapon switch soundBattlefields feel more aliveThe last 20 dead bots now remain on the map…

• Last Days to Claim Alien Grounds Free - 3 April 2026

  Alien Grounds is currently free to claim on Steam, but that ends on April 9.On April 9, the game moves from Early Access to Full Release and will become a paid game. If you add it to your library before then, you will keep it forever.If you have been watching the game, waiting to try it, or thinking of coming back later - this is the time to claim it.What is Alien Grounds? Alien Grounds is a fast single-player sci-fi FPS built around short missions, relentless robot fights, strange weapons, and score-chasing. Each run adds to your Overall Score, and you can replay missions to push better results and climb the leaderboards.Thank you to everyone who has played, tested, reported issues, and supported the game so far.If you want Alien Grounds in your library for free, make sure to claim it before April 9.

• March Final Results - April Monthly Leaderboard Live - 1 April 2026

  March is over. The Top 3 are now locked into the Hall of Fame, and the April Monthly Leaderboard is now live.March Top 3Devil - 45,368Heroez88 - 33,546banggbanggg - 31,817April reminder The April Monthly Leaderboard is now live and resets on May 1 (UTC). Your score keeps adding up across all plays during the month. Get a run in early and claim your spot.

• Beta Branch Retirement Notice - 25 March 2026

  On April 9, Alien Grounds moves from free Early Access to paid full release. The Beta branch will be retired on the same day. If you have only been using the Beta branch, please switch to the default public version before April 9.If you have not added the game to your library yet, you can still get it for free before April 9.

• Update #31 - Gravity Gun balance + weapon optimization - 28 February 2026

  Regular Update 31 is live.Gravity Gun - time speed limits adjusted (difficulty-based):Easy: 200% maxMedium: 250% maxHard: 300% max (unchanged)This is a meaningful gameplay balance change for Gravity Gun runs. Easy is now much easier to keep tempo and stay in control. Scoring balance stays in check because the score multiplier scales with time speed - lower limits mean lower multiplier. Hard remains the same for high-score runs.Also: weapon performance improvements in this update.

• Update #30 - Dark Dune Map - 25 February 2026

  Dune map now has a Dark alien color passHUD corner margins + font sizes adjusted for better readabilityRobot colors updated: Runner = grey, Tank = red

• Update #29 - UI improvements and bug fixes - 15 February 2026

  A smaller maintenance update focused on UI clarity, leaderboard reliability, and a bit of optimization.ChangesWeapon and player reference optimizationsQuit game UI improvedPortal - more space and clearer layoutLarge crosshair updated (more in line with industry standards)LeaderboardsFixed multiple issues when switching between months on the Monthly LeaderboardChanged the leaderboard order and the left menu layout on the Leaderboard screenBug fix - you can no longer reload the same leaderboard page from the left menuBug fixesFixed the freeze gun shot indicatorNew player clarityAdded a Portal sign in Mission 1 to help new players find the PortalAs always, thanks for playing - if you spot anything odd after the update, please post in the discussions.

• February Monthly Leaderboard Is Live - 3 February 2026

  The February monthly leaderboard is now live.The first scores are in, but the top spot is up for grabs all month. Set a score, take the lead - then defend it.

• January Top 3 closes soon (Hall of Fame) - 29 January 2026

  January’s monthly leaderboard closes Jan 31, 23:59 UTC. If you want to make the first monthly Hall of Fame Top 3, this is your window - the current top score is beatable.Quick run tips:Prioritize accuracy and headshots earlyUse the gravity gun to keep tempoI’ll post the January Top 3 after the reset.

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