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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 and Linux in 10 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Polish and Traditional Chinese.

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 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.92€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified XCOM: Enemy Unknown into these genres:

Turn-Based Strategy Tactical Strategy Sci-fi Turn-Based Aliens Singleplayer Base-Building Turn-Based Tactics Unforgiving Replay Value Addictive Character Customization Perma Death Multiplayer Difficult RPG Action Atmospheric Futuristic

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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.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2026

Great game but playing it without a camera mod to freely move the camera around and changing zoom levels is torture. Download this mod (has 5 files, you need at least 3 of them) to not be fighting the camera more than the actual enemies You need this mod to install the camera one but it's very easy to do: https://www.nexusmods.com/xcom/mods/448 Camera mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/xcom/mods/444?tab=files

Feb. 2026

Why play in 2026? - gameplay is timeless - comic style graphics age well - it scales perfectly to 4k graphics. yes, even the UI.

Dec. 2025

Nothing more fun than missing an 98% shot and consequently getting a squad wipe, i still love the game to death tho

July 2025

The greatest part is naming soldiers after friends and watching them die

May 2025

--Reviewed as a total package with 'Enemy Within' DLC/XPAC-- The game that started the "95% miss" meme and built the foundation for the GOATED XCOM2/War of the Chosen. Originally played it off Steam (disgusting) and on a MAC (unforgiveable) almost a decade ago and didn't have acces to it anymore until the XCOM ultimate collection tempted me with everything for $6 (god I love the 'complete your bundle packs) lol. If its your first foray into turn-based strategy, you're in for a treat and a total beating (and you should 95% start with XCOM enemy within before jumping into XCOM2) and I'm jealous. Its as fun, tactical and unforgiving as I remember and a game that really put turn based tactical on the map and reset the quality expected for the genre when it released. Yea, there are some frustrating parts and some missions can get out of control quickly, but learning (and possibly a few campaign restarts as you learn) are part of the charm of the franchise. (Pro tip, satellite rush for enemy within is the best route to lock up support/money). XCOM2/WoTC basically improves (and retcons) almost everything in this one, but its incredibly rewarding to see how it started and the atmosphere is one of the biggest advantages EU/EW has over XCOM2. You really feel like you're fighting an invasion with little to no info and trying to make sense or it all as you go (and try to survive). 10/10 and the perfect gateway drug to Xcom2

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Frequently Asked Questions

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown received 52,717 positive votes out of a total of 56,414 achieving an impressive rating of 9.18.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown was developed by Firaxis Games and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral Interactive (Linux) and 2K.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is playable and fully supported on Windows.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is not playable on MacOS.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is playable and fully supported on Linux.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There are 3 DLCs available for XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Explore additional content available for XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Steam.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

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.

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