USC: Counterforce
Turn-based squad tactics against aliens on destructible battlefields
Angry Cat Studios, Creatio 49 · Published by Firesquid · Released Jul 18, 2024
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 67% of 241
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Dec 18, 2024
What is USC: Counterforce?
This turn-based tactics game follows a commando team investigating an alien threat on planet M-8322. You equip soldiers, direct them through battles in destructible environments, and manage bases in a procedurally generated campaign. Standalone missions and local co-op are also available.
For you if...
- +you enjoy planning difficult, turn-based battles against alien groups
- +you like customizing soldiers' skills and equipment
- +you want local co-op missions with a friend
Not for you if...
- −you want short missions with little preparation
- −you prefer straightforward tactics over detailed squad management
What players say
67% of 241 reviews are positive
Players praise the tactical depth, squad customization, and destructible environments. They complain about time-consuming equipment setup and a cumbersome interface; some also report bugs and crashes.
Screenshots and trailer
USC: Counterforce system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i5 4th gen., AMD Ryzen 3
- Graphics
- nVidia 1060 / AMD Radeon 380X, 4 GB dedicated VRAM
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Keyboard+mouse required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i5 9th gen., AMD Ryzen 5
- Graphics
- nVidia 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 8 GB dedicated VRAM
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 37
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Simplified Chinese, German, Hungarian, Spanish - Latin America.
Tags
- Military
- Local Co-Op
- Multiplayer
- Singleplayer
- Local Multiplayer
- Turn-Based
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Difficult
- Strategy RPG
- Procedural Generation
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Character Customization
- RPG
- Strategy
- Top-Down
- Turn-Based Combat
Recent updates
- Dec 18, 2024 · Christmas update!
- Sep 10, 2024 · Small update -- v1.01.0a (b240909)
- Aug 23, 2024 · Minor Update -- v1.00.7a (b240823)
- Aug 20, 2024 · Minor Update -- v1.00.6a (b240820)
- Aug 14, 2024 · Hotfix -- v1.00.5b & v1.00.5c (b240814)
1 DLC available.
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