The XCOM series has been considered one of the greatest tactical strategy franchises ever since it kicked off in the early 90s. If you've been looking to check them out, you'll want to check out ...

The XCOM franchise is pretty synonymous with turn-based tactics games. It’s a beloved franchise for good reason, and has spawned many, many imitators. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, ...

The original XCOM, 2012's Enemy Unknown, and XCOM 2 represent some of the most brilliantly designed games in history. Everything you do, every choice, has meaning and consequence - every decision on ...

XCOM is one of the most beloved strategy game series of all time, with many entries since the first game's release in 1994. Right now, you can take home every single mainline XCOM game on Steam for ...

XCOM is one of gaming’s greatest tactical franchises, known for stirring a sense of doubt in gamers even when they allegedly have a 99% chance of successfully landing a shot. Well, there’s no reason ...

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Indie titles like Classified France '44, Phantom Brigade, and Xenonauts 2 provide a unique twist on turn-based tactics akin to XCOM 2. Phantom Brigade, a mech-themed hybrid, offers a new gameplay ...

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The future of XCOM remains unknown, but if the franchise does make a return, a veteran of the series would like to take a stab at it again. In a new interview, X-COM creator Julian Gollop revealed how ...

You and me both, Julian. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I'm sorry to do this to you, but XCOM 2 came out nine years ago. The ...