Strategy · 1993
X-COM: UFO Defense
1999. Governments of the Earth have increasingly begun to receive reports of frequent UFO attacks on people and their abductions. To combat this scourge, they decide to create a service X-COM (Extraterrestrial Combat Unit ), which is designed to protect humanity from aliens. You play as the head of this service. The…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 December 1993
- Genre
- Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 1 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- MicroProse Software, Mythos Games
- Publisher
- MicroProse
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (3,799 reviews)
- Best price
- $4.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1993 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat X-COM: UFO Defense?
Expect about 1 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play X-COM: UFO Defense with friends?
No, X-COM: UFO Defense is a single-player experience.
What platforms is X-COM: UFO Defense on?
X-COM: UFO Defense is available on PC and PlayStation.
Where to buy X-COM: UFO Defense for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $4.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is X-COM: UFO Defense a good game?
On Steam, 95% positive (3,799 reviews).
What games are like X-COM: UFO Defense?
In the same spirit: X-COM: Apocalypse, X-COM: Terror From the Deep and XCOM: Enemy Unknown.



