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1995PCPlayStation91 % positive4.99 €

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.

Turn-based combat
Deep systems to master
Challenging difficulty
A party of several characters

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The closest matches for X-COM: Terror From the Deep are X-COM: UFO Defense, X-COM: Apocalypse and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes X-COM: Terror From the Deep special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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X-COM: UFO Defense

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1994PCPlayStation95 % positive4.99 €

Turn-based combat
Deep systems to master
A party of several characters

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.

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X-COM: Apocalypse

Deep systems to master

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.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Tactical depth

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

Deep systems to master

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.

XCOM 2

Deep systems to master

Turn-based tactics against an alien occupation, with permanent death for your soldiers.

Shardpunk

Tactical depth

A turn-based tactics game set in a grim steampunk world overrun by rats, blending XCOM-style squad combat with Darkest Dungeon-like stress and resource pressure. You lead a small squad through dangerous missions where every decision counts.

Deadnaut: Signal Lost

Dread and tension

A tactical sci-fi horror roguelike where you lead a small squad through derelict ships and abandoned moons. Every move counts as creatures, insanity storms and hostile AI threaten your team.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Tactical depth

A turn-based tactics game in the Warhammer 40,000 universe where you command Grey Knights against Nurgle's plague, managing your ship and growing your warriors through classes and gear. Battles are brutal and destructible, and your squad is always at risk.

Phoenix Point

Deep systems to master

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.

Incubation: Time Is Running Out

Tactical depth

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.