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UFO2: Extraterrestrials

Alien invasion strategy with real-time air battles and turn-based squads

Chaos Concept · Released Jun 15, 2021

RPGStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
58% of 158
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
0
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
4 years ago
Jun 27, 2022

What is UFO2: Extraterrestrials?

A 3D strategy game about an alien invasion, combining real-time global planning and air combat with turn-based squad missions. You develop weapons and technologies, fight on destructible terrain, and improve soldiers’ stats as they gain experience.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy managing individual actions in turn-based squad combat
  • +you like research and global planning between tactical missions

Not for you if...

  • you want fast, uninterrupted real-time combat
  • you prefer simple squad commands over individual action management

What players say

58% of 158 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed turn-based combat, weapon and research variety, and resemblance to classic X-COM. Others complain about a clunky interface, unclear research unlocks, and dated visuals.

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UFO2: Extraterrestrials

UFO2: Extraterrestrials system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
1.5 Ghz Processor
Graphics
512 MB Video Card with DirectX 9.0c comatible drivers
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
3 Ghz Processor
Graphics
2048 MB Video Card with DirectX 9.0c comatible drivers
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
28
Steam features
Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Russian.

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