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X-COM: UFO Defense

X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that combines tactical combat with base management and global defense. Is it your kind of game?

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About X-COM: UFO Defense

X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that combines tactical combat with base management and global defense. Players lead an international organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The game unfolds on two levels: a global view where players manage resources, research alien technology, and intercept UFOs, and a tactical combat mode where squad-based battles occur. Players recruit and train soldiers, build bases, and develop new weapons and equipment based on recovered alien technology. Missions involve turn-based combat against aliens in various environments, with permadeath adding tension to each engagement. As the alien threat escalates, players must balance research, defense, and offensive operations to protect Earth's nations from panic and alien infiltration. X-COM: UFO Defense's blend of strategic depth, tactical combat, and atmospheric tension creates a compelling gameplay experience in the face of a global alien threat.

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85%

137 ratings

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96%

3,206 reviews

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Platforms
PC · PlayStation
Release date
March 1, 1994
Difficulty
4/5 (estimated)
Genres
Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Tactical
Themes
Science fiction · Horror · Warfare
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is X-COM: UFO Defense on?
X-COM: UFO Defense is available on PC · PlayStation.
Does X-COM: UFO Defense have co-op?
No, X-COM: UFO Defense is single-player only.
Does X-COM: UFO Defense run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported
What does X-COM: UFO Defense cost?
$4.99 on Steam.

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