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An Alien with a Magnet

Welcome to the galaxy of An Alien with a Magnet, an amazing new platform-adventure-puzzler with a literal twist! Pick up diamonds, find secret orbs and unlock new levels to get the alien home safely in this new crazy game.

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Release
March 28, 2017
9 years and 129 days ago
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Very Positive55 reviews92.7%

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About the Game


Take control of our Alien and his spaceship and get him back to his home planet using just a magnet. Get ready to explore multiple galaxies using this magnet to orbit around colourful and unique planets to get to your goal. But beware of dark holes, challenging puzzles, multiple locks and asteroids blocking your path in space!

Besides the adventure mode, you can also play an extra bonus mode which will keep you busy for even more hours of fun gameplay! Beat your friends in the online leaderboards with Time Attack and prove to them once and for all you are faster than they are!


  • The single button gameplay will get you started instantly! It’s easy to control but hard to master! Don’t let the cute looks of our Alien fool you!
  • The first exciting new genre, known as an action/arcade/puzzle/adventure/rotating-platformer! (a.k.a. AAPARP)
  • Help our alien to get back to his home planet using the only tool he got working on his spaceship: a magnet.
  • 45+ amazing handcrafted levels filled with an adventure you won’t forget.
  • Fast, Faster, Fastest! Prove your speed in Time Attack! Play the Adventure mode with another mindset!
  • Beautiful high resolution visuals and professional looking artwork throughout the game.
  • Fully packed with leaderboard rankings and over 20+ achievements!
  • Music composed by Waterflame. Known for his work for the critically acclaimed indie title Castle Crashers