XCOM: Enemy Unknown

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Firaxis Games · October 9, 2012 · Turn-Based Strategy, Tactical, Strategy, Sci-fi, Turn-Based

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$0.43-93%
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Where to buy XCOM: Enemy Unknown — official stores

Newegg
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Standard Edition · Steam
-93%
$1.99
$29.99
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GamesPlanet
GamesPlanet
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$13.49
$14.99
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AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
-8%
$13.79
$14.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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IndieGala Store
IndieGala Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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GameBillet
GameBillet
Standard Edition · Steam
-17%
$24.84
$29.99
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WinGameStore
WinGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
-5%
$28.49
$29.99
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Gamesload
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Standard Edition · Steam
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Standard Edition · Steam
$0.71
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Standard Edition · Steam
$0.59
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Standard Edition · Steam
-96%
$0.89
$22.74
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Standard Edition · Steam
$2.02
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown price by region

XCOM: Enemy Unknown costs £0.31 in the United Kingdom, €0.35 in Europe (EUR), $0.43 in the United States, zł1.94 in Poland, $1.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.82 in Canada, R$3.68 in Brazil, A$19.30 in Australia and NZ$23.52 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest XCOM: Enemy Unknown offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.31 −97% £10.19 £0.31 18
Europe (EUR) €0.35 −97% €11.89 €0.35 21
United Statesyour region $0.43 −93% $1.99 $0.43 19
Poland zł1.94 −96% zł51.80 zł1.94 14
Georgia (USD) $1.99 −93% $1.99 — 14
Canada CA$2.82 −93% CA$2.82 — 14
Brazil R$3.68 −94% R$57.90 R$3.68 14
Australia A$19.30 −17% A$19.30 — 14
New Zealand NZ$23.52 −17% NZ$23.52 — 12

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About XCOM: Enemy Unknown

✦ AI summary

Command XCOM, a secret organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion by managing resources, developing technologies, and leading tactical turn-based combat missions across the globe. Direct your soldiers through strategic battles while building and expanding your underground base to counter the terrifying extraterrestrial threat.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.

The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth.

You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.

Key Features

  • Strategy Evolved: XCOM: Enemy Unknown couples tactical turn-based gameplay with incredible action sequences and on-the-ground combat.
  • Strategic Base: Recruit, customize and grow unique soldiers and manage your personnel. Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquarters.
  • Tactical Combat: Direct soldier squads in turn-based ground battles and deploy air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger.
  • Worldwide Threat: Combat spans the globe as the XCOM team engages in over 70 unique missions, interacting and negotiating with governments around the world.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown — game info

Platforms
Windows, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Multiplayer, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise XCOM for its engaging blend of tactical turn-based combat, base-building mechanics, and well-balanced difficulty that remains fresh despite its age, with many calling it a standout in the series. However, some criticize the random number generation system as frustrating, and technical issues like frequent crashes and occasional bugs detract from the experience for certain players.

Recommended Sep 4, 2026
Turn based skill system
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
Very fun game - one of my favorites.
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
yep, good
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
beat the game it was fun but i didn't played the dlc yet because i didn't buy it yet and i got the vinllia game for a discount and thw 2 game plz gift me the dlcs
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
Best game ever!
Recommended Sep 2, 2026
[4/5] Excellent. Tactical and very fun.

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