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Studio Axiom · Published by Studio Axiom
4 user reviews — 25% positive (4 reviews) · 9 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Battle it out in asymmetrical local multiplayer with VR player vs. desktop player in a game of cat and mouse as aliens with superior capabilities take on ordinary civilians. Will the infestation begin or will humanity live to see another day?
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Price history
Action, Indie, Early Access · 2017 · More £5 - £15 games
In "The Day They Landed," players engage in intense cat-and-mouse VR and desktop combat. Choose to play as superior alien invaders or ordinary humans fighting for survival, each perspective offering unique strategies and challenges.
About this game
The Day They Landed
Saucers have emerged from the heavens. As they land, aliens are invading our planet. Confident in their power but fearful of the defending civilians, they are body snatching inanimate objects and translocating between them to get the upper hand in a fight for humanity.
Game Features
- Asymmetrical gameplay - Virtual reality player vs. FPS desktop player
- Arcade Mode for quicker gameplay
- Film mode for that classic feel
- Two gameplay maps - Farm and Department Store
- More to come!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 1060
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC. Standing or Room Scale
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 1080
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update 1: Oculus Rift support, FPS controls+UI and VR interactions update!
Update 1 for "The Day They Landed" is live now. Patch notes are below: Added Oculus Rift support for the game. (Some Oculus users might experience black lines on the desktop screen while playing. We are working on that.) Improved first person controls and camera movement. Added a crosshair for the first person for shooting assist. Added "Teleport Indicator" and "Shooting Assist with Range Indicator" for the VR player. Next update will include a new menu and a brand new "Single Player VR Experience"!Read full article on Community Announcements (BladeMaster(4))Patch NotesOfficial
Update 1: Oculus Rift support, FPS controls+UI and VR interactions update!
Update 1 for "The Day They Landed" is live now. Patch notes are below: Added Oculus Rift support for the game. (Some Oculus users might experience black lines on the desktop screen while playing. We are working on that.) Improved first person controls and camera movement. Added a crosshair for the first person for shooting assist. Added "Teleport Indicator" and "Shooting Assist with Range Indicator" for the VR player. Next update will include a new menu and a brand new "Single Player VR Experience"!Read full article on Community Announcements (Crime Master GoGo)
