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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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Review93.46%  52390  3669
GenresStrategy
DeveloperFiraxis Games, Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher2K, Feral Interactive (Linux)
DemoAvailable
Category
  • Single-player
  • Multi-player
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer
  • Steam Achievements
  • Full controller support
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Family Sharing
Release dateOct 8, 2012
Supported OSWindowsLinux
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable

Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration

This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons

Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard

In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck

This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck

This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu

LanguagesEnglish*, German*, French*, Italian*, Korean, Spanish - Spain*, Russian*, Japanese, Polish*, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Age ratings
9 age ratings found
  • 18 by CRL
  • 16 by USK
  • 12 by BBFC
  • M by ESRB for Blood and Gore, , Strong Language, , Violence
  • 18 by KGRB for 내용정보표지사항: 폭력성, 제명: 엑스컴: 에너미 언노운, 이용등급: 청소년이용불가, 등급분류번호: CC-NP-120713-004, 등급분류일자: 20120713, 상호: 테이크투인터렉티브유한회사, 제작.배급업 신고번호: 제 2009-00016호, ----------------------------------, Game Descriptive: Violence, Title Name: XCOM: Enemy Unknown , Age: 18+, Certificate #: CC-NP-120713-004, Issue date: 20120713, Company Name:테이크투인터렉티
  • MA15 by OFLC
  • 18 by PEGI
  • 14 by DEJUS
  • MA15 by NZOFLC
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    Game tags
    Turn-Based Strategy2088Tactical1779Strategy1737Sci-fi1656Turn-Based1390Aliens1265Singleplayer797Base Building598Turn-Based Tactics518Unforgiving413Replay Value403Addictive357Character Customization338Perma Death336Multiplayer323Difficult322RPG311Action293Atmospheric276Futuristic242

    Last update: 2025-05-05 (General data), 2025-05-05 (Steam Deck compat.), 2025-03-23 (Review data)

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