Alien Hominid is a side-scrolling shooter game for the Sony PS2 PlayStation 2. The player controls a small yellow alien who must progress through levels while evading the FBI. The game offers a breathless pace, drawing from the run-and-gun sub-genre of shooting games. It features cartoon-like graphics with over-the-top gore and fast-paced action, where you can ride vehicles, upgrade weapons, and devour FBI agents for health. The platform-based elements of Alien Hominid also ensure strategic gameplay.