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Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
The angara are the only known extant sapient race native to the Heleus Cluster of the Andromeda galaxy. By the time of the Andromeda Initiative's first contact with them, the angara had been waging a decades-long resistance against the invading Kett.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
Argonians are a reptilian race from the Elder Scrolls series who come from the province of Black Marsh.
Lizard-like enemy type from the Duke Nukem franchise.
These baddies were originally the boss of the original Doom's first episode, but they would become normal enemies in Doom II.
Boss-type enemy from the Duke Nukem franchise.
A race of aliens who are evil.
The Chozo are a race of bird people that exist in the Metroid universe. The series canon states that members of this race raised Samus Aran to become a strong warrior after she was orphaned.
Elites, also known as Sangheili are a Covenant race in the Halo series. During Halo: Combat Evolved and the bulk of Halo 2 they are the primary antagonists. They became semi allied with the humans in Halo 3, and are in a political crisis during Halo 4, some still at war with Humanity.
This guy was originally the boss of Doom's Episode 2, but they would become a normal enemy in Doom II. They are the most powerful enemy in the series.
A Protoss melee stealth warrior.
Demons are generally creatures of evil, usually from Hell, who are often totally untrustworthy even when they're not murdering everyone and destroying everything in their path.
Hailing from the planet of Arborea, the Gen Mo'Kai are a highly nomadic race, their society revolving around clans rather than an individual. Combat is held in high regard in Gen Mo' Kai society, and they enter the tournament willingly for the challenge of competitive bloodsports.
The Geth are networked AIs that reside in the Terminus Systems. They were created by the Quarians.
These are less powerful versions of Barons of Hell. They have half as much HP and are more common.
One of the alien speicies that comprises the Covenant of the Halo series; known mostly for use their use energy shields and long range weaponry in battle.
The kett are a hostile race encountered by Andromeda Initiative personnel in the Andromeda galaxy and serve as the main antagonists of Mass Effect: Andromeda. They are not native to the Heleus Cluster and in actuality are many races that have been transformed through "exaltation" into Kett.
The Krall are a reptilian alien race, though more primitive than other races, Were excellent fighters and were employed or enslaved for use as foot soldiers by other races like the Skaarj and Necris. They are encountered as enemies throughout the original Unreal and it's expansion and are later a playable faction in Unreal Tournament 3.
Boss-type enemy from Duke Nukem 3D.
Protoss is one of three major races in Starcraft. A noble and powerful race.
A nomadic race of aliens that are adept with technology. They live in fleet of ships known as the flotilla.
A mysterious alien race that appeared in Black Mesa shortly before Gordon Freeman teleported to Xen. They are openly hostile to anyone, including the Xen aliens.
Reptilian humanoids are a common motif in mythology, folklore and fantasy. As a race, they are sometimes cited to be extremely old, even older than men and elves. Examples: Lizalfos (Zelda), Lizardmen (Warhammer) & Argonians (The Elder Scrolls) They generally walk upright like any other humanoid and sport some kind of tail.
Fauns and Satyrs are woodland spirits, seemingly composed of a man and a goat. Goat parts and human parts tend to vary from game to game.
Vortigaunts are an extra-dimensional sentient alien species seen in every Half-Life game to date.
Werewolves are humans that can shapeshift into wolves or wolf-like creatures. They often have strength and senses that surpasses those of both humans and wolves.
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