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Xenonauts 2

Turn-based alien defense with global bases and tactical squads

Goldhawk Interactive · Published by Hooded Horse · Released Apr 2, 2026

RPGSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
80% of 5,056
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 73 in 30 days
Players
147
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
19 hours ago
Nov 6, 2026
Minimum PC
GT 750
8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 82/100 (critic reviews)

What is Xenonauts 2?

An isometric, turn-based strategy game set in an alternate 2009 where the Cold War continues and aliens are infiltrating Earth. You manage a global base network, research recovered technology, intercept UFOs, equip soldiers, and command squads against aliens and their human collaborators.

For you if...

  • +you want turn-based tactics with a deep strategic layer
  • +you enjoy managing bases, research, aircraft, and soldier equipment
  • +you accept lethal combat where soldiers and bases can be lost

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer streamlined tactics over detailed long-term planning
  • −you dislike timed objectives that pressure tactical missions
  • −you want multiplayer rather than a single-player campaign

What players say

80% of 5,056 reviews are positive · 78% of 73 in the last 30 days

Players praise its faithful take on classic X-COM, especially the base management, research, equipment choices, and larger-scale tactical battles. Players commonly complain that it changes too little from the first Xenonauts, lacks mission and equipment variety, and uses restrictive turn limits; some also criticize its polish, interface, and sound design.

Players over time

▲ +11% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 279 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026147
Nov 6, 202694
Nov 5, 2026117
Nov 4, 2026132
Nov 3, 2026107
Nov 2, 2026117
Nov 1, 2026195
Oct 31, 2026182
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Oct 23, 2026155
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Oct 20, 2026131
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Oct 16, 2026130
Oct 15, 2026146
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Oct 13, 2026157
Oct 11, 2026177
Oct 10, 2026143
Oct 9, 2026151
Oct 8, 2026120
Oct 7, 2026116
Oct 6, 2026109
Oct 4, 2026149
Oct 3, 2026129
Oct 2, 2026109
Oct 1, 2026104
Sep 30, 2026106
Sep 29, 2026115
Sep 27, 2026144
Sep 26, 2026117
Sep 25, 2026104
Sep 24, 2026104
Sep 23, 2026115
Sep 23, 2026112
Sep 22, 2026141
Sep 21, 2026279

How many players finish Xenonauts 2?

12% of Steam players have unlocked «Recruit Victory», 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

Xenonauts 2 screenshot 1

Xenonauts 2 system requirements

Minimum: GT 750, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-4670K (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8320 (quad-core)
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce®™ GT 750 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R7 260X (2 GB)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
SSD required

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-6600K (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (quad-core)
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce®™ GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 570 (4 GB)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
SSD required

Does Xenonauts 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Xenonauts 2 run on Steam Deck?

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

  • 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
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Xenonauts 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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