Strategy · 2012
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
In short: XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a Strategy game by Feral Interactive, released in 2012 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile. It takes about 31 hours to beat. Critics rate it 89/100.
Any alien invasion meets resistance in some form, so in this reboot of the series, players will take the mantle of the XCOM commander, and control the elite scientists and soldiers, in order to stop the threat. After successfully neutralizing scout ships, securing the crash site and retrieving civilians, XCOM…
Key facts
- Released
- 9 October 2012
- Genre
- Strategy
- Length
- ≈ 31 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Mobile
- Studio
- Feral Interactive, 2K
- Publisher
- 2K Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 89
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive (56,414 reviews)
- Best price
- $14.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 89 — critics loved it
- "Brainy" vibe
- ≈ 31h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Expect about 31 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play XCOM: Enemy Unknown with friends?
No, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a single-player experience.
What platforms is XCOM: Enemy Unknown on?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Mobile.
Where to buy XCOM: Enemy Unknown for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $14.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 89. On Steam, 93% positive (56,414 reviews).
What games are like XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
In the same spirit: Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth, XCOM: Chimera Squad and Sid Meier's Civilization V.
