XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Feral Interactive

Rank: #5 / 12
Released: 2012
Studio: Feral Interactive
Genre: science fiction video game, turn-based strategy video game

At a glance

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy game released in 2012. Players command XCOM, a secret organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The role combines tactical combat with organization-wide decisions: research alien technology, manage resources, establish and expand a base, recruit and customize soldiers, and plan missions. Ground battles let you direct squad movement, while air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger can be deployed. The invasion story involves new enemies and technologies, and the listed campaign spans more than 70 missions, with the team interacting and negotiating with governments worldwide. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and cross-platform multiplayer, alongside achievements, controller support, trading cards, cloud saves, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows, Linux, macOS and PlayStation 3; the Steam listing names Windows and Linux. The publishers are 2K and Feral Interactive (Linux).

Who it is for

It suits players who want to combine squad tactics with base management, research and resource decisions. The listed multiplayer and cross-platform multiplayer features may also interest players seeking those modes.

What is good

Turn-based squad combat
Manage and expand an XCOM base
Research alien technology
More than 70 missions
Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer

What to know first

Steam platforms list Windows and Linux
Steam age rating listed as 17

Verdict

XCOM: Enemy Unknown links turn-based ground battles with research, base management and worldwide missions. Its listed Steam features include solo and multiplayer options, while the Steam platform list is limited to Windows and Linux.

Details

Year: 2012wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer: Feral Interactivewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre: science fiction video game, turn-based strategy video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation 3wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026