Similar games

Games like UFO: Aftermath

2003PC78 % positive3.99 €

A tactical strategy game in the spirit of X-COM: after an alien takeover you lead humanity's survivors, research technology, manage bases and fight isometric missions against the invaders. Its bleak post-apocalyptic mood sets it apart.

Sci-fi setting
A party of several characters
Tactical depth
Turn-based combat

＋ Combine with my games

More in these topics: Turn-based RPGs Sci-fi games Tactics games Party-based RPGs

The closest matches for UFO: Aftermath are Phoenix Point, X-COM: Apocalypse and X-COM: UFO Defense. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes UFO: Aftermath special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

Best match

Phoenix Point

100 %Match

2019PCSteam Deck verified72 % positive23.99 €

A party of several characters
Turn-based combat
Sci-fi setting

A turn-based tactics game in the XCOM tradition where you lead a resistance organization against mutating alien horrors. It stands out for its free-aim shooting with targetable body parts, faction diplomacy on the world map, and enemies that evolve in response to your tactics.

Similar games →

X-COM: Apocalypse

A party of several characters

As X-COM commander you defend the megacity of Mega-Primus from alien invaders while dealing with gangs, cults and corporations. It blends real-time base management and economy with deep tactical squad combat, playable either turn-based or in real time.

X-COM: UFO Defense

Turn-based combat

The legendary tactics classic pairs tense turn-based squad missions against aliens with global base building, research and tight budget management. Soldiers die permanently, and every strategic decision can save or doom humanity.

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

A party of several characters

A tactical squad-based spin-off in the Fallout universe where you lead Brotherhood of Steel recruits through mission-based wasteland campaigns. It emphasizes squad combat in turn-based or real-time modes, varied weapons and character building over free-roaming exploration.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Turn-based combat

Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.

Xenonauts

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics and strategy game set in the Cold War, where you run a multinational military force against an alien invasion, command squads on the ground, intercept UFOs and research captured tech. A modern homage to classic X-COM.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

Sci-fi setting

Turn-based tactics in the Warhammer 40,000 universe: as a Magos you lead Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priests across a Necron tomb world. A dark, atmospheric game with resource management, squad upgrades and tight, punchy battles.

BattleTech

Turn-based combat

Tactical turn-based combat with giant mechs where armor, heat and positioning decide battles. As a mercenary commander you manage pilots, mechs and finances through a campaign set in 3025.

X-COM: Terror From the Deep

Turn-based combat

The notoriously punishing sequel to UFO Defense moves the alien war to the ocean depths, combining base building and research with turn-based squad missions against Lovecraftian sea horrors. Its creepy atmosphere and brutal difficulty made it a cult classic.

Incubation: Time Is Running Out

Turn-based combat

Turn-based sci-fi tactics where you lead a small squad of marines against mutated aliens, equipping and growing your soldiers across missions. Part of the Battle Isle series, it rewards careful positioning and ammo management.