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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

A reimagining of the 1994 strategy classic, in which you lead a secret organization against an alien invasion. Missions are turn-based squad tactics built on cover and positioning, where soldiers can die permanently. Between missions you manage a base, research alien technology and decide where to respond to threats. Is it your kind of game?

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86%

572 ratings

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93%

40,369 reviews

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you like tactical turn-based combat and managing a squad you care about.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox
Release date: October 9, 2012
Length: About 31 hours
Difficulty: 4/5 (estimated)
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Tactical
Themes: Action · Science fiction · Warfare
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is XCOM: Enemy Unknown?: About 31 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is XCOM: Enemy Unknown on?: XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox.
Does XCOM: Enemy Unknown have co-op?: No, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is single-player only.
Does XCOM: Enemy Unknown run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does XCOM: Enemy Unknown cost?: $14.99 on Steam.