XCOM : Chimera Squad
XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Close
XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam
Quick menu
The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy, tactical and strategy game
developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux)
and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K.
Released on October 11th 2012 is available on Windows, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 56,414 reviews of which 52,717 were positive and 3,697 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 5.99€ on Steam with a 60% discount, but you can find it for 0.43€ on K4G.
The Steam community has classified XCOM: Enemy Unknown into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at XCOM: Enemy Unknown through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- OS *:Windows Vista
- Processor:2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater
- DirectX®:9.0
- Hard Drive:20 GB HD space
- Sound:DirectX Compatible
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
- Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required)
- Processor: 2GHz
- Memory: 4GB Memory
- Graphics: 512MB*
- Hard Drive:16GB HD space
- Other Requirements: Nvidia 600 series+, AMD 6000 series+, Intel Iris Pro.
- IMPORTANT: Requires 64bit OS to play.
Steam Price & Best Deals
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
It is 2026. I first played X-COM: UFO Defense when I was in high school. This game (XCOM: Enemy Unknown/Within) was released before my son was born. He is now in high school, and while educating him on tactical strategy games prior to the release of Zero Company, XCOM has sucked me in anew. This game is a masterpiece and I'm losing hours to it again. The X-Com series has given me some of my fondest gaming memories. If for some reason you've never played this game, it's an absolute must buy.
I slept on this game for a LONG time. I bounced off when it first came out because all anyone would say was "it's hard, git gud", while the guys who 'solved' the game kept asking for ways to make it even MORE brutal. When the DLC got added, the people who stuck around enjoyed it and the guys who eat nails for fun seemed to get something out of it (despite claims that X or Y makes the game "too easy"). The thing I'd recommend to anyone picking this up on sale for the ~$3-5: play on the lowest difficulty setting. It is an Alien Invasion and it is NOT FAIR. That's not so much a criticism or condemnation, just a statement of fact. If you're feeling like you're losing, then everything is going how it's supposed to go. If you're ACTUALLY losing, then there's a problem. On a blind playthrough, you're not gonna know the "best" way to build The Base, equip your squad, which order to research everything in, and honestly I was still figuring out weird techs and mechanics all the way into the final mission. Do it on Easy, save at the very start of every mission, and just see how it goes. If your squad wipes, you just retry the mission. If you only lose the lowest-ranking member of your squad, or maybe someone made a heroic sacrifice in a mission that otherwise went extremely well (like you captured multiple Aliens alive but lost one or two guys doing it), you're kind of expected to lean into Consequences and just lock things in. No matter what you do, the beginning is BRUTAL and the end will be somewhere medium-to-easy depending on how efficient you are at figuring out "the meta" and min-maxing your guys. DO NOT be fair to The Aliens, because they will NEVER be fair to you. Hone your low-XP squads by punching down on EXALT cells, ALWAYS hit the Aliens with EVERYTHING you have. It's a good game, I enjoyed it and I'm glad I finally got around to playing it. I DID technically finish the game; but unfortunately there's an ancient memory problem having something to do with the final cutscene(s). I watched the ending, then it hard-cut to a generic "Returning to base" scene, which then froze halfway through so I never made it to the Credits and didn't get credit for the Steam Achievement(s). I have a save at the START of the final mission, but I'd have to do it all over again. I think for now I'm chalking it up as a "Win", since I have XCOM 2 up next (and Star Wars Zero Company on the horizon at time of writing). The advisory for other players is just that it might hang/crash there (I did have one other crash during the Final Mission) and it's been a problem for well over a decade.
[ HEADS UP: Save at the start of and after completing each mission. It's an old game that's prone to the occasional crash. ] I played this game as a teen, so it was nice coming back and being able to beat it on Normal instead of Easy this time. I've always loved this game, even with its mediocre optimization. It still holds up, which is more than I can say for those 6 countries and 5 soldiers I lost. If you're going to buy this as a first-time XCOM player, I strongly suggest purchasing Enemy Within along with the base game. It's not overwhelming, and it deeply enriches the experience. If you like it, move on to XCOM 2. It's even harder, in my opinion.
Similar games
View all
X-COM: UFO Defense
You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.
X-COM: Apocalypse
There's something evil in the city tonight... Earth has been ravaged by human excess, petty conflict and alien invasion. The world's population has been herded into huge cities, the first of which was Mega Primus. 2084: A Utopia shattered, social collapse and civil unrest reigns in Mega Primus. Fiendish aliens terrorize the city.
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
The war continues... X-COM: UFO Defense brought you to a galactic battlefield. X-COM: Terror from the Deep brings the alien terror into a totally new dimension.Seeking to take advantage of a weakened Earth, X-COM's deep space foes unexpectedly change strategy and launch a powerful second front against planet Earth.
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach is a 3D turn-based strategy game like you’ve never seen before: fast, immediate, deep, impressive to look at and incredibly fun! Fight through a dark era of carnage and endless war and lead the Space Wolves in a struggle to defend the last bastion of mankind.
Warhounds
Warhounds is a turn-based tactical game about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action movie vibe, inspired by XCOM and Jagged Alliance. Recruit unique fighters, upgrade your base, and fight for Africa’s future. Less fake RNG, more true ballistics and lethal tactics.
STAR WARS Zero Company
Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in STAR WARS Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™.
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic)
In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities.
BATTLETECH
Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.
UFO: Afterlight
The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.
Breach & Clear
Breach & Clear brings deep tactical strategy simulation to PC, Mac and Linux! Build your Special Operations team, plan and execute advanced missions, and own every angle.Choose your real-world squad -- US Army Rangers, Germany's KSK, Canada’s JTF2, UK SAS, and more -- and take on a variety of foes with different skill-sets and...
MENACE
Lead a strike force against an alien threat in this turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles.
Frequently Asked Questions
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is currently priced at 5.99€ on Steam.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is currently available at a 60% discount. You can purchase it for 5.99€ on Steam.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown received 52,717 positive votes out of a total of 56,414 achieving an impressive rating of 9.18.
😍
XCOM: Enemy Unknown was developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is not playable on MacOS.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, XCOM: Enemy Unknown does not support VR.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Yes, there are 3 DLCs available for XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Explore additional content available for XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam.
No, XCOM: Enemy Unknown does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 23 September 2026 13:15 UTC |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 13 October 2026 20:37 UTC |
| Steam price | 27 October 2026 15:04 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 21 October 2026 17:54 UTC |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about XCOM: Enemy Unknown, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about XCOM: Enemy Unknown
- SteamCharts - Analysis of XCOM: Enemy Unknown concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck XCOM: Enemy Unknown compatibility
-60%
14.99€
5.99€
Visit Store
🔥 Deal
-98%
14.99€
0.43€
Buy Now
-97%
14.99€
0.56€
Visit Store
-96%
14.99€
0.74€
Visit Store
-21%
14.99€
11.99€
Visit Store
Game modes
Features
Online players
556
Developer
Firaxis Games,
Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher
Feral Interactive (Linux),
2K
Release
11 Oct 2012
Platforms
Remote Play
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.