What are the pros of Destroy All Humans!?

Strong nostalgic appeal for fans of the original PS2 and Xbox release.. Satisfying sandbox destruction involving UFOs, jetpacks, and unique alien weaponry.. High-quality visual remastering that modernizes the original's dated graphics.. Excellent technical performance and polish on modern hardware.. Engaging 'player-empowerment' gameplay that serves as a great stress-reliever..

What are the cons of Destroy All Humans!?

Mission design is often criticized for over-relying on forced stealth and defense objectives.. The 1950s parody humor is polarizing and may feel dull or dated to some players.. Relatively short campaign length that can feel repetitive toward the end.. Gameplay difficulty is generally low, which may lack depth for those seeking a challenge..

Destroy All Humans!

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

92%

Very Positive

DevelopersBlack Forest Games, Pandemic Studios

PublisherTHQ Nordic

Release DateJul 28, 2020

$29.99

Peak Players6.3K

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

Adventure

AI Review Summary

Destroy All Humans! is a faithful and visually polished remake that successfully captures the chaotic, 'stupid fun' of the original PS2-era cult classic. While it excels as a nostalgic stress-relief game centered on alien destruction, some players find the mission variety—specifically the forced stealth and defense objectives—to be repetitive or dated.

Pros

Strong nostalgic appeal for fans of the original PS2 and Xbox release.95%
Satisfying sandbox destruction involving UFOs, jetpacks, and unique alien weaponry.90%
High-quality visual remastering that modernizes the original's dated graphics.85%
Excellent technical performance and polish on modern hardware.75%
Engaging 'player-empowerment' gameplay that serves as a great stress-reliever.80%

Cons

Mission design is often criticized for over-relying on forced stealth and defense objectives.85%
The 1950s parody humor is polarizing and may feel dull or dated to some players.75%
Relatively short campaign length that can feel repetitive toward the end.70%
Gameplay difficulty is generally low, which may lack depth for those seeking a challenge.60%

Notable Mentions

Several players noted that the game serves as a perfect primer for its sequel.
Achievement hunting is described as potentially tedious and 'brain-damaging' for completionists.

Confidence: 54%

Based on the 90 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 22, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

Peak · last 90 days

230

All-time peak

6.3K

Price

Current price

$29.99

Lowest tracked

$2.99since Jan 8, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

82%

All-time positive

92%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews11.6K

Positive: 10.7K (92%)Negative: 901 (8%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

12h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

Credible Reviews

Destroy All Humans!