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1994 PCPlayStation 4.99 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 3,799 reviews on Steam

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.

What defines X-COM: UFO Defense:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Challenging difficulty
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The closest matches for X-COM: UFO Defense are Phoenix Point, Incubation: Time Is Running Out and Menace. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes X-COM: UFO Defense special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Phoenix Point

95 %

2019 PC 23.99 € 👍 72 % Mostly positive, 6,344 reviews on Steam

  • 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.

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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.

Menace

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG from the Battle Brothers developers: you lead an elite strike force against an alien menace, equipping infantry and fielding tanks and mechs in demanding, carefully planned battles.

Gorky 17

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG in which a NATO squad investigates a former Soviet secret city in Poland overrun by mutants. Grim horror atmosphere meets grid-based, XCOM-style battles built around positioning and cover.

Galaxy Squad

Sci-fi setting

A turn-based sci-fi tactics game inspired by FTL and XCOM. You lead a small squad through tough fights where careful planning of resources and positioning is key.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II

Sci-fi setting

Turn-based tactics in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, where you lead Adeptus Mechanicus forces or ancient Necrons and manage resources and technology between battles. Its bleak, techno-religious atmosphere is a big draw.

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.

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.

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 2

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactics and strategy game in the spirit of classic X-COM: you lead a global resistance against a technologically superior alien invasion, managing bases, directing fighter interceptors and fighting demanding ground battles.

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