Alien 3 is a sidescrolling action game for the Super Nintendo, released in 1992 alongside the film of the same name. Set on Fury 161, the game features a gameplay style reminiscent of its predecessor, Aliens, with players facing continuous waves of enemies. Following its successful release, it was adapted for several other platforms including the Sega Genesis and Game Gear.
Alien³ was released after the Alien 3 film. After success on the Super Nintendo and Genesis platforms, the game was built and ported to other systems, including the Commodore 64 and Game Gear. The game is set on the world of the film, Fury 161, but the gameplay has more in common with the film Aliens, throwing wave after wave of enemies at the player.