Games like X-COM: UFO Defense
Looking for games like X-COM: UFO Defense? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a horror, warfare and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with X-COM: Apocalypse, Xenonauts or XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
1 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding90% User Score 1,108 reviewsX-COM: Apocalypse is a strategy game set in a dystopian future where humanity is protected by the X-COM organization from alien threats. Players must manage resources, research new technologies, and command a squad of soldiers in turn-based combat against extraterrestrial enemies. The game takes place in a single city, Mega Primus, and offers a non-linear story with multiple endings.
View Game2 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding87% User Score 5,068 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsXenonauts is a single-player, turn-based strategy game set in a 1960s Earth defended against alien invasion. Players manage a military organization, completing ground missions with persistent soldiers and intercepting UFOs. With good game mechanics, graphics, and soundtrack, Xenonauts offers a wholesome and replayable experience, although some bugs and grinding may be present. Based on classic X-Com games, it aims to modernize and introduce the genre to new players.
View Game3 View Game94%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding94% User Score 46,499 reviewsIn XCOM: Enemy Unknown, you command a secret organization, XCOM, to defend Earth from an alien invasion. You must manage resources, research alien technology, and oversee military strategies to combat the extraterrestrial threat. This updated version of the classic game offers new enemies, technologies, and a fresh invasion story, while preserving the series' strategic gameplay and base management features.
View Game4 View Game87%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, stability90% User Score 586 reviewsCritic Score 72%1 reviewsIn "X-COM: Terror from the Deep," the alien invasion continues beneath the ocean's surface as dormant sea creatures awaken. As the leader of X-COM, you must utilize advanced undersea military technology and navigate multilevel tactical maps to defend Earth from this new aquatic threat. This sequel to "X-COM: UFO Defense" offers undersea geoscape mapping and rich graphics, immersing you in the battle for Earth's survival.
View Game5 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability85% User Score 59,932 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviewsIn XCOM 2, players lead the resistance against an alien occupation on Earth, commanding a force of soldiers in turn-based combat missions. The game features strategy layers including base building, research, and global tactics to manage, with procedurally generated levels ensuring unique challenges. As the commander of XCOM, players must make difficult decisions and plan carefully to make every soldier count in the fight for humanity's survival.
View Game6 View Game96%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, stability96% User Score 2,100 reviewsMaster of Orion 2 is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in space. Players must explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate to become the dominant force in the galaxy. Featuring a rich array of customizable races, advanced technology tree, and challenging AI opponents, this game offers endless replayability and strategic depth. Conflict and diplomacy with computer-controlled and human opponents add to the depth of this classic space conquest simulation.
View Game7 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding95% User Score 9,527 reviewsFallout is a classic post-apocalyptic RPG that lets you explore a devastated world with ruins of a bygone era. Create your unique character with the SPECIAL system and make meaningful decisions that impact your journey. Fight, sneak, or talk your way through encounters with mutants, gangsters, and robots in this immersive wasteland.
View Game8 View Game92%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystability, grinding92% User Score 3,516 reviewsSid Meier's Civilization III Complete is a turn-based strategy game, where players lead a civilization from ancient times to the future. The goal is to achieve victory through military conquest, technological supremacy, cultural influence, or diplomatic prowess. This edition includes the base game and two expansion packs, boasting enhanced features, improved AI, and additional civilizations, leaders, and units.
View Game9 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization81% User Score 2,358 reviewsXenonauts 2 is a strategy game where you command a global organization defending Earth from alien invasions. Manage resources, research technologies, and command troops in tactical battles. Experience improved graphics, new maps, and expanded gameplay mechanics over its predecessor. Confirmation code: 480XIWKW7H
View Game10 View Game97%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystability, story97% User Score 992 reviews"Master of Magic Classic" is a turn-based strategy game that lets you lead a powerful sorcerer as they build their empire and master the arts of magic. Explore a procedurally generated world, research spells, summon mythical creatures, and conquer enemy civilizations through strategy and force. The game offers a deep and engaging experience, with a wide range of customization options to suit different playstyles.
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