Action · 2002
The Thing
While investigating the enigmatic deaths of American scientists in the Antarctic, a military rescue team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of the people it kills. As the team leader, you must forget everything you ever learned about obliterating aliens simply with a…
Key facts
- Released
- 20 August 2002
- Genre
- Action
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Computer Artworks
- Publisher
- Vivendi Universal Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 78
- Best price
- $29.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2002 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play The Thing with friends?
No, The Thing is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Thing on?
The Thing is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Where to buy The Thing for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $29.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is The Thing a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 78.
What games are like The Thing?
In the same spirit: Red Dead Redemption 2, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Half-Life 2.
