Shooter · 2005
Area 51
Area 51 is the only action-packed 1st person shooter set in the U.S. governments most secret and secure military facility. The U.S. Army has received a distress signal from Area 51 where a viral outbreak has just shut down the research facility and the automated quarantine procedures have locked all scientific and…
Key facts
- Released
- 25 April 2005
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Game modes
- Solo · Multiplayer · Couch
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Midway Studios Austin
- Publisher
- Midway, Fargus Multimedia
- Critics
- Critics 77/100
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2005 classic that aged well
- "Scary" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Area 51 with friends?
Yes: Area 51 can be played solo, together on one screen and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Area 51 on?
Area 51 is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Is Area 51 a good game?
Critics give it Critics 77/100.
What games are like Area 51?
In the same spirit: Dead Space 2, Abuse and Trespasser.
