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X-COM: Apocalypse

Sci-fi strategy mixing real-time city defense and tactical missions

MicroProse Software, Inc · Published by 2K · Released Sep 4, 2008

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 960
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
9
peak 24h 14
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

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 960 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.

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X-COM: Apocalypse

X-COM: Apocalypse system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

Processor
Pentium 90MHz or better
Graphics
Supported 32Mb Graphics Card
Memory
16Mb RAM
Storage
60 MB Hard Disk Space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

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

Steam Deck: Unsupported

  • Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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