X-COM: Apocalypse
Sci-fi strategy mixing real-time city defense and tactical missions
MicroProse Software, Inc · Published by 2K · Released Sep 4, 2008
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 89% of 881
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 12
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is X-COM: Apocalypse?
X-COM: Apocalypse is an isometric sci-fi strategy game set in Mega Primus, a city under alien attack. As X-COM commander, you battle UFOs above the city in real time, fight aliens in turn-based or real-time tactical missions, and research alien technology to develop weapons.
For you if...
- +you like choosing between real-time and turn-based tactical combat
- +you enjoy managing research alongside battles against aliens
Not for you if...
- −you want all combat to be turn-based
- −you prefer modern graphics and straightforward tactical interfaces
What players say
89% of 881 reviews are positive
Players praise the mix of combat styles, chaotic battles, and the city's competing organizations. Some find the tactical interface hard to return to, while others report trouble getting the game running.
Screenshots and trailer
X-COM: Apocalypse system requirements
Minimum: Supported 32Mb, 0 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run X-COM: Apocalypse?
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- Processor
- Pentium 90MHz or better
- Graphics
- Supported 32Mb Graphics Card
- Memory
- 16Mb RAM
- Storage
- 60 MB Hard Disk Space
Does X-COM: Apocalypse have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does X-COM: Apocalypse run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does X-COM: Apocalypse 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 Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
