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24 alternatives to XCOM 2

Sequel to XCOM. Eliminate the alien occupation

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. XCOM 2 launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   XCOM 2▲2

   War Against the Alien Invaders

   2018 · rahulgupta.dropmark.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Alien Menace▲62

   X-Com style turn-based strategy with adorable, 8-bit aliens.

   2015 · spacehorrorgame.tumblr.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Elite: Dangerous▲89

   Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Empires & Allies▲57

   A modern take on command and conquer

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   X-Core: Galactic Plague▲57

   Super difficult space strategy (like Plague, Inc.)

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Halo Wars 2▲60

   The second Halo RTS with help from the Total War team

   2015 · xbox.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void▲78

   3rd Installment of the Starcraft 2 Franchise

   2015 · starcraft2.blizzard.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hitman: Absolution▲88

   Become an Assassin. New Hitman game for the Mac.

   2014 · feralinteractive.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Star Command Galaxies▲60

   The open world (galaxy?) version of a really great iOS game!

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    X-Wing Special Edition▲55

    It's not a trap! The classic PC game re-released on Steam.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Wasteland 2▲71

    Post-apocalyptic sequel from Fallout's original producer

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mars Colonies▲67

    A free old-school RTS... on Mars

    2015 · newgrounds.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Stellaris▲68

    Grand strategy, on a universal stage

    2015 · paradoxinteractive.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Super Mutant Alien Assault▲57

    Addictive arcade platformer shooter

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Astroneer▲98

    A game of aerospace industry and interplanetary exploration

    2015 · astroneer.space · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Mirror's Edge Catalyst▲72

    Mirror's Edge for the new generation, not a sequel

    2015 · ea.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Deus Ex: Revision▲69

    Community-made overhaul of the 2000 classic.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Cat Interstellar▲62

    A story-driven science fiction game

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Evoland 2▲62

    An homage to traditional RPGs, travel through time and games

    2015 · evoland.shirogames.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Headlander▲63

    A science fiction comedy game in Metroid style

    2015 · adultswim.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Alien:Isolation▲17

    Survive against the ultimate killing machine.

    2014 · sega.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Endless Sky▲76

    A 2D space trading and combat game

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Overland (First Access)▲89

    Make the most of a terrible situation

    2016 · finji.itch.io · its alternatives →

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    Starbound▲67

    An extraterrestrial sandbox adventure game

    2015 · playstarbound.com · its alternatives →

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