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1994PCPlayStation96 % positive4.99 €

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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  • Deep systems to master
  • Tactical depth
  • A party of several characters
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X-COM: Terror From the Deep

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1995PCPlayStation92 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about X-COM: UFO Defense: turn-based combat, complex systems to tinker with and tactical depth.

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.

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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

A party of several characters

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.

Phoenix Point

A party of several characters

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.

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.

UFO: Aftermath

Deep systems to master

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.

Shardpunk

A party of several characters

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.

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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