Games like X-COM: UFO Defense on Xbox

3 of the 5 modern alternatives to X-COM: UFO Defense (1994) run on Xbox. The cheapest is XCOM: Enemy Unknown at € 14,99.

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.

Other devices: Mac 3 Linux 3 PlayStation 3 Steam Deck 4

Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

XCOM 2

€ 49,99

The acclaimed modern reboot with deep tactics and strategy layers.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

XCOM 2 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

€ 14,99

The 2012 reboot, and the only modern XCOM that also runs on phones and tablets.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Playable

XCOM: Enemy Unknown runs on PC, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.

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Phoenix Point

€ 23,99

Julian Gollop's own return to the genre he created, with free aiming and mutating aliens.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Phoenix Point runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Not on Xbox

These alternatives to X-COM: UFO Defense are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:

All 5 games like X-COM: UFO Defense