Destroy All Humans! 2020

Destroy All Humans! 2020 is a PC third-person sci-fi action adventure that puts you behind the eyes of Crypto-137, an aggressive Furon infiltrator sent to harvest human DNA and destabilize 1950s America. Current Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG listings use the simpler official name Destroy All Humans!; there is no verified rebrand to a Classic, Definitive, or remastered edition.

Alien Powers and Open-Area Destruction

The game combines a mission-based campaign with several explorable locations that function as compact open areas rather than one continuous seamless world. Crypto moves between objectives on foot, uses his jetpack to reach rooftops and escape danger, and returns to previously visited locations for optional activities, collectibles, and additional DNA.

Combat is built around combining weapons with psychic abilities. Crypto can fire the Zap-O-Matic, Disintegrator Ray, and other alien weapons while using Psychokinesis to lift humans, vehicles, and objects and throw them into enemies or buildings. Extracting brain stems helps maintain Crypto's resources during fights, making crowds useful targets rather than simple background scenery.

Stealth uses the Holobob disguise, which lets Crypto copy the appearance of a human he scans. The disguise is useful for entering restricted spaces, passing through guarded areas, and completing objectives without immediately triggering an alarm. It is not a deep stealth simulator, but it changes the rhythm between direct firefights and infiltration missions.

Crypto, the Saucer, and the Upgrade Loop

DNA collected from missions, human victims, optional challenges, and exploration is spent on upgrades for both Crypto and his flying saucer. Personal improvements strengthen weapons, psychic powers, movement, defenses, and utility abilities, while saucer upgrades improve the tools used for large-scale destruction.

The saucer provides a distinct second combat layer. Its Death Ray burns through people, vehicles, and structures, while the Abducto Beam lets Crypto capture and reposition targets. Other saucer weapons support heavier destruction and area attacks, so switching between Crypto's ground-level abilities and the UFO's destructive arsenal is central to the campaign's power curve.

The remake also allows more fluid combinations of abilities than the original game. Crypto can use psychokinesis while attacking, move more comfortably with the jetpack, and access a revised upgrade structure that makes experimentation more rewarding. Players who enjoy humorous third-person science-fiction combat with gadget-heavy movement may also find useful genre overlap in light-hearted third-person sci-fi action adventures such as Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, although Destroy All Humans! is more focused on satire, infiltration, and destruction than platforming.

Campaign Structure and Optional Activities

The main campaign follows Crypto's investigation into missing Furons, human DNA, and the government forces attempting to contain the invasion. Missions alternate between direct combat, disguise-based infiltration, target elimination, escort objectives, saucer attacks, and set-piece encounters. The tone is deliberately irreverent, with Crypto and Orthopox delivering a steady stream of Cold War parody and crude alien commentary.

Once areas become available, they can be revisited outside the main mission flow. Optional activities include Race, Abduction, Armageddon, and Rampage challenges, alongside hidden probes and other exploration objectives. These activities are not separate multiplayer modes in the base game; they are single-player tests that provide extra DNA and encourage players to learn each area.

A notable addition is the restored Lost Mission of Area 42, which expands the campaign with material that was not present in the original release. It fits the same mixture of stealth, alien weaponry, military targets, and sardonic dialogue without changing the game's basic structure.

What Is Included on PC?

The paid base game contains the complete single-player campaign, the explorable locations, the saucer and Crypto upgrade systems, the optional challenges, and the restored Area 42 mission. Storefront listings show one separate paid add-on, the Special Skin Pack, which changes Crypto's appearance rather than adding a new campaign or gameplay system.

There is no season-pass structure or large expansion program attached to this edition. The commercial model is straightforward: buy the base game for the full campaign, with cosmetic skin content available separately where offered. The standalone multiplayer spin-off Clone Carnage is a different product and should not be confused with the single-player remake.

Who Should Play It?

Destroy All Humans! suits players who want a compact action adventure built around alien weapons, psychic manipulation, body snatching, and open-area mayhem. Its strongest appeal comes from the freedom to approach encounters with a disguise, a weapon, a thrown object, a brain-extraction chain, or a flying saucer attack.

It is less suitable for players looking for a serious stealth game, a large modern sandbox, deep role-playing systems, or campaign co-op. The areas are open enough for exploration, but the mission design remains authored and focused. Repeated challenges also emphasize score, speed, destruction, and mastery rather than an endlessly expanding world.

For a more conventional alien shooter with military framing and squad combat, science-fiction shooters such as BlackSite: Area 51 offer a useful contrast. Destroy All Humans! is the more playful and systems-driven option, while BlackSite follows a more linear battlefield structure.

PC Features, Controls, and Localization

The PC versions support keyboard-and-mouse play and controller input through the major storefront editions. Epic Games Store and GOG specifically list controller support, while the Steam version includes Steam Cloud, achievements, trading cards, Family Sharing, and Remote Play on Tablet. The game is single-player, so these platform features do not add campaign co-op or split-screen play.

Storefront support differs by launcher. Steam uses the Steam ecosystem, Epic uses the Epic Games Launcher, and the GOG release is DRM-free and can be installed through an offline installer without requiring GOG Galaxy. No anti-cheat system is relevant to the base campaign because it has no competitive multiplayer component.

English and German include full audio on the listed PC storefronts. Text and interface localization also covers French, Italian, Spanish from Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Persian on Steam; individual storefront listings can vary slightly in how supported languages are presented.

Destroy All Humans! FAQ

Is Destroy All Humans! 2020 still sold under that name?

No. The current Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG product pages use Destroy All Humans! as the official storefront title. “Destroy All Humans! 2020” remains a useful catalog and search label for distinguishing this remake from the original game, but it is not a separate current edition name.

Is the PC version single-player only?

Yes. The campaign, free exploration, optional challenges, and restored Area 42 mission are single-player experiences. The base game does not include online co-op, local co-op, or split-screen multiplayer.

Does the game have a flying saucer?

Yes. Crypto can pilot a flying saucer during selected missions and free-roam activities. The saucer has its own upgrade path and weapons, including the Death Ray, Abducto Beam, and large-area destruction tools.

What is the main progression system?

DNA is the main upgrade currency. Players earn it by completing missions, extracting brain stems, finding collectibles, and finishing optional challenges, then spend it on Crypto's powers, weapons, defenses, movement, and saucer systems.

Does the PC edition include the Lost Mission?

Yes. The base game includes the restored Lost Mission of Area 42, which adds an extra story mission built around military infiltration and alien objectives.

Which PC storefront is DRM-free?

The GOG edition is listed as DRM-free and supports offline installation without requiring GOG Galaxy. Steam and Epic versions use their respective launcher ecosystems.