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1997PC88 % positive4.99 €

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.

Deep systems to master
Tactical depth
A party of several characters
Economy and management

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

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Xenonauts

95 %Match

2014PC87 % positive22.99 €

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.

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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.

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.

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: Afterlight

Economy and management

An X-COM-inspired tactical strategy RPG set on Mars: you expand colonies, research technology and lead squads through real-time-with-pause battles against aliens and rival factions.

Xenonauts 2

Deep systems to master

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.

UFO: Aftershock

Economy and management

A squad-based tactical strategy RPG in the X-COM tradition: lead your team through an alien-ravaged Earth using real-time-with-pause combat, while researching technology and expanding your base.

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.

XCOM 2

Turn-based combat

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

Front Mission 3

Turn-based combat

A tactical RPG with turn-based battles between customizable giant mechs called wanzers. Two branching story routes tell a tale of military conflict and conspiracy, and tinkering with your mechs is a core draw.