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XCOM® 2

Turn-based tactical strategy against alien rulers on occupied Earth

Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) · Published by 2K, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) · Released Feb 4, 2016

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 83K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 337 in 30 days
Players
2,572
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Nov 25, 2024
Minimum PC
HD 5770
4 GB RAM · 45 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)

What is XCOM® 2?

An isometric, single-player strategy game set on an Earth ruled by aliens, with turn-based missions and a campaign managed from a mobile headquarters. You direct customizable squads through cover-based firefights and ambushes, then recruit soldiers, research equipment, build rooms, and choose where to counter enemy operations.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding turn-based tactics where mistakes can kill veterans
  • +you want to customize soldiers and shape specialized squads
  • +you like balancing tactical missions with base management

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike combat outcomes shaped heavily by random chance
  • −you prefer untimed missions and a relaxed strategic pace
  • −you get frustrated by permanent losses and harsh punishment

What players say

83% of 83,447 reviews are positive · 85% of 337 in the last 30 days

Players praise the turn-based combat, soldier customization, class abilities, and replayability added by mods. Common gameplay complaints focus on punishing randomness, mission timers, and losing developed soldiers after missed shots. Recent negative reviews also object to a newer EULA that players say requires broad data sharing, while some report save-breaking bugs.

Players over time

▼ -14% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 4,160 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20262,572
Nov 6, 20262,201
Nov 5, 20262,154
Nov 4, 20262,372
Nov 3, 20262,393
Nov 2, 20262,537
Nov 1, 20262,859
Oct 31, 20262,637
Oct 30, 20262,302
Oct 29, 20262,301
Oct 28, 20262,374
Oct 27, 20262,439
Oct 26, 20262,608
Oct 25, 20262,908
Oct 24, 20262,761
Oct 23, 20262,482
Oct 22, 20262,383
Oct 21, 20262,432
Oct 20, 20262,452
Oct 19, 20262,544
Oct 18, 20262,831
Oct 17, 20262,716
Oct 16, 20262,430
Oct 15, 20262,499
Oct 14, 20262,623
Oct 13, 20262,724
Oct 12, 20262,780
Oct 11, 20263,082
Oct 10, 20262,864
Oct 9, 20262,696
Oct 8, 20262,625
Oct 7, 20262,792
Oct 6, 20262,783
Oct 5, 20263,025
Oct 4, 20263,007
Oct 3, 20262,843
Oct 2, 20262,531
Oct 1, 20262,638
Sep 30, 20262,649
Sep 29, 20262,741
Sep 28, 20262,902
Sep 27, 20263,197
Sep 26, 20262,939
Sep 25, 20262,790
Sep 24, 20262,850
Sep 23, 20262,583
Sep 23, 20262,958
Sep 22, 20263,012
Sep 21, 20264,160

How many players finish XCOM® 2?

31% of Steam players have unlocked «Earth Avenged», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

XCOM® 2 screenshot 1

XCOM® 2 system requirements

Minimum: HD 5770, 4 GB RAM, 45 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 7, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
Graphics
1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
45 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.

Recommended

OS
Windows® 7, 64-bit
Processor
3GHz Quad Core
Graphics
2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
45 GB available space

Does XCOM® 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does XCOM® 2 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Gamepad not enabled by default
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
88
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain. Text only: Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does XCOM® 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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