Prey on Xbox 360 (2006) is the kind of game that looks you dead in the eye and says, “gravity? physics? sanity? yeah, we don’t do that here.” It’s a mind-bending sci-fi shooter that dropped jaws back in the 360’s early days, and honestly, it still feels like stepping into a fever dream cooked up by aliens with way too much free time.

Developed by Human Head Studios and published by 2K Games, Prey tosses you into the shoes of Domasi “Tommy” Tawodi, a Cherokee garage mechanic who suddenly finds himself abducted by aliens. And not the chill kind—these guys live inside a giant biomechanical death ship that feels equal parts nightmare fuel and trippy art installation. Cue the gravity-flipping firefights, portals that make your brain question itself, and weapons that look suspiciously alive.

What set Prey apart wasn’t just blasting aliens into goo (though it does that beautifully). It was the atmosphere, the weird spiritual twists, and the way it bent reality until you weren’t sure which way was up—literally.

1. Gravity gone wild: Walk on walls, ceilings, and spiral your way through levels that laugh at logic.
2. Portal madness: Before Valve’s Portal blew minds, Prey was already bending space like origami.
3. Alien arsenal: Guns that feel alive—because they actually kind of are. Gross? Yes. Awesome? Also yes.
4. Trippy atmosphere: Creepy alien ship meets spiritual Cherokee themes for a vibe that’s as unique as it is unsettling.

Prey is the definition of underrated—equal parts shooter, puzzle, and “what the hell just happened” experience. If you missed it back in ’06, this is your second chance to get abducted in the best way possible.

Don’t sleep on it—buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and let Prey remind you why the Xbox 360 era was wild, weird, and unforgettable.