Games like Missile Command on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Missile Command (1980) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Missile Command: Recharged at € 4,99. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
PixelJunk Monsters 2 Indie
€ 14,99A charming indie tower-defense game about protecting what matters.
PixelJunk Monsters 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.
Missile Command: Recharged
€ 4,99A modern remake with power-ups and updated visuals.
Missile Command: Recharged runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
€ 39,99Includes Missile Command and dozens of Atari classics.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Defense Grid 2
€ 9,75Tower defence descended straight from Missile Command: read the incoming waves, protect the cores.
Defense Grid 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Missile Command are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Missile Command