Allies can be infected by "The Thing" without your immediate knowledge. This leads to scripted and dynamic "burst-out" moments where a trusted companion suddenly transforms into a horrific monster.

As the story progresses, Blake unearths a conspiracy involving a biotech company, Gen-Inc., which seeks to weaponize the alien’s DNA. How to Download

The 2002 video game The Thing is a squad-based third-person shooter that serves as a direct narrative sequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 cult classic film. Set three months after the movie's ending, players control Captain J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces team sent to investigate the frozen remains of Outpost 31 and the Norwegian camp. Key Story & Mechanics

The original 2002 version has largely become "abandonware" as the developer, Computer Artworks, went out of business shortly after its release.