X-COM: Interceptor
Space combat and strategy to defend humanity's mining operations
MicroProse Software, Inc · Published by 2K · Released Sep 4, 2008
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 55% of 229
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is X-COM: Interceptor?
A space combat and strategy game, it combines first-person, real-time ship battles with hiring pilots, buying equipment, researching technology, and outfitting fighters. As an X-COM commander, you defend Earth and humanity's space mining operations from aliens across a campaign.
For you if...
- +you like piloting spacecraft while managing pilots and equipment
- +you enjoy researching technology to support a space campaign
Not for you if...
- −you want turn-based ground battles instead of space dogfights
- −you prefer ship combat without strategic planning or research
What players say
55% of 229 reviews are positive
Players praise the mix of space combat and strategic management. The most common complaint is the complicated, hard-to-learn controls.
Screenshots and trailer
X-COM: Interceptor system requirements
Minimum: Must be capable of 16-bit…, 0 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run X-COM: Interceptor?
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Set up my PC →Minimum
- Processor
- Pentium 166MHz or better
- Graphics
- Must be capable of 16-bit graphics (High Color) and have a minimum of 2MB of video RAM
- Memory
- 16Mb RAM
- Storage
- 60 MB Hard Disk Space
Does X-COM: Interceptor have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.
Does X-COM: Interceptor run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
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: Interceptor 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
