The 25 Best Alien Audiobooks of 2025

To celebrate the genre’s continued evolution and enduring appeal, we’ve compiled the 25 best alien audiobooks to listen to in 2025. Spanning thrilling movie novelizations, imaginative sci-fi epics, romantic encounters, and horrifying alien invasions, these are must-listens for alien enthusiasts across the spectrum. If you're a fan of extraterrestrial adventures, cosmic horror, or otherworldly romances, AlienAudio is your perfect launchpad.

1. Alien: Isolation by Keith R.A. DeCandido

• Narrated by Sarah Mollo-Christensen
• A novel set in the Alien universe, following Amanda Ripley as she searches for the truth behind her mother’s disappearance. With a suspenseful pace and strong character focus, it’s a must-listen for fans of the original films.

2. Alien: Into Charybdis by Alex White

• Narrated by Shiromi Arserio
• Blending political intrigue with alien horror, this installment takes listeners into a deadly standoff between corporations and a military force, all while the xenomorph threat looms large.

3. Aliens: Infiltrator by Weston Ochse

• Narrated by Bronson Pinchot
• Part of the expanded Alien mythos, this tense, high-stakes story revolves around bioweapons research gone wrong. Pinchot’s narration heightens the paranoia perfectly.

4. Alien: Uncivil War by Brendan Deneen

• Narrated by Austin Rising
• Set in 2024, this gripping addition to the franchise tackles civil unrest, ancient alien tech, and a rising body count, all with Rising’s immersive performance.

5. Alien: Enemy of My Enemy by Mary SanGiovanni

• Narrated by Shiromi Arserio
• An original story where uneasy alliances are formed to survive an alien outbreak. Arserio’s performance adds depth to the complex relationships.

6. The Alien by Daniel Wescott

• Narrated by Michael Mau
• A first-contact novel packed with emotion and mystery. Mau’s narration brings out the intensity of this fresh new universe.

7. Alien: Covenant Origins by Alan Dean Foster

• Narrated by Tom Taylorson
• This official prequel explores the doomed colony mission before it ever leaves Earth. Taylorson gives it the gravity and tension it deserves.

8. Aliens by Steven K Craig & Frances Brignardello

• Narrated by Virtual Voice
• A short but curious exploration of Nephilim and alien myths through a fringe-history lens.

9. The Signal by Eric Buchman, Gabriel Urbina & Sarah Shachat

• Narrated by Paget Brewster & full cast
• A full-cast audio drama about a mysterious signal and humanity’s response. Sharp writing and eerie sound design make this a standout.

10. Alien by Alan Dean Foster

• Narrated by Peter Guinness
• The classic novelization that kicked off the franchise. Guinness delivers every whisper and scream with chilling precision.

11. Alien: Covenant by Alan Dean Foster

• Narrated by Tom Taylorson
• Adapted from the Ridley Scott film, this audiobook dives deeper into the doomed crew’s psychological unraveling.

12. Alien: Invasion (The Rage War Book 2) by Tim Lebbon

• Narrated by John Chancer
• A military sci-fi adventure where humans and Predators team up against the xenomorph threat. High-octane and cinematic.

13. Bound to the Marak by Callia Silver

• Narrated by Virtual Voice
• A steamy alien abduction romance where danger and desire collide. A fast-paced listen for fans of alien love stories.

14. Classified Planet: Turongal by S.J. Sanders

• Narrated by Tess Irondale
• Blending exploration, alien contact, and slow-burn romance, this one’s for those who like their sci-fi with heart.

15. Aliens by Alan Dean Foster

• Narrated by William Hope
• A faithful retelling of the action-packed Aliens sequel. Hope brings gruff marine intensity to every chapter.

16. Alien III by William Gibson

• Narrated by Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn & full cast
• A dramatization of the unmade Alien 3 script, this Audible Original is rich with nostalgia and excellent performances.

17. Mandy and the Tentacle Monster by Bebe Harper

• Narrated by Hollie Jackson & J.F. Harding
• A cheeky, offbeat alien romance with a comedic twist and surprisingly heartfelt moments.

18. Strange Love by Ann Aguirre

• Narrated by Sarah Puckett
• A quirky yet tender romance between a human and a misunderstood alien. Puckett brings charm and nuance to every line.

19. Homebound by Lydia Hope

• Narrated by Marnye Young
• Set in the sprawling Rix Universe, this tale of alien culture clash and survival offers deep world-building and a strong emotional core.

20. R’Axell by Sheyla Drymon

• Narrated by Virtual Voice
• A space warrior romance with a fierce, protective alien and a headstrong heroine. A promising 2025 release with stellar early feedback.

21. Alien: River of Pain by Christopher Golden

• Narrated by Jeff Harding
• Set between Alien and Aliens, this explores the doomed Hadley’s Hope colony. Essential listening for lore lovers.

22. Aliens: Phalanx by Scott Sigler

• Narrated by Bronson Pinchot
• A medieval-style society meets the xenomorphs in this creative, high-stakes story. Sigler reinvents the formula brilliantly.

23. Cast Under an Alien Sun by Olan Thorensen

• Narrated by Jonathan Davis
• A man is transported to an alien planet and must survive using science and diplomacy. A thinker’s alien story, performed with gravitas.

24. Alien: Resurrection by A.C. Crispin

• Narrated by William Hope
• A strong novelization of the film, enriched with internal monologues and sci-fi detail.

25. Alien: Rio de Dolor by Christopher Golden, Dirk Maggs

• Narrated by Full Cast (Spanish)
• An intense, Spanish-language production full of cinematic audio and compelling drama. A global take on Alien storytelling.

Final Transmission

Whether you're searching for nostalgia-fueled horror or star-crossed lovers across the stars, the alien audiobook genre is alive and evolving. With new and classic stories continuing to thrive in audio form, there's never been a better time to dive in. For even more recommendations, exclusive releases, and curated playlists, visit AlienAudio.org—the only site this side of the galaxy devoted entirely to alien fiction in audiobook form.

Plug in your headphones. Contact has been made.