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Alpha Prime

Developed by Black Element · Published by Bohemia Interactive

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 7, 2007 Price$0.99 Metacritic59/100 Steam reviews842

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic59/100
Steam reviews842
Languages1

Overview

An action game by Black Element, published by Bohemia Interactive — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 55% positive of 1,465
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:ActionFPSSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonSingleplayerGoreViolentDifficultSpace

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Alpha Prime.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Supported OS: Windows® 10
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX compatible 128 MB graphics card
  • DirectX Version: DirectX® 9.0c
  • Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Hard Drive: 3 GB Hard Drive space

Supported languages (1)

English

Alpha Prime FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Alpha Prime?

Steam classifies Alpha Prime as a Action game, developed by Black Element. 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.

How much does Alpha Prime cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Alpha Prime at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Alpha Prime single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Alpha Prime: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Alpha Prime on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Alpha Prime for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Alpha Prime out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 7, 2007.

What platforms is Alpha Prime on?

Alpha Prime is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Alpha Prime single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Alpha Prime cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

What is Alpha Prime's Metacritic score?

Alpha Prime has a Metacritic score of 59/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Alpha Prime?

Alpha Prime is developed by Black Element and published by Bohemia Interactive.

Where to get Alpha Prime

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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