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Steam app 200510 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:20 UTC

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Linux)2K, Feral Interactive (Linux)
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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:20 UTC
App ID
200510
Product type
Game
Developer
Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher
2K, Feral Interactive (Linux)
Release date
11 Oct, 2012
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
85
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic
89

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Turn-Based StrategyTacticalStrategySci-fiTurn-BasedAliensSingleplayerDifficultBase BuildingTurn-Based TacticsReplay ValueAddictiveCharacter CustomizationPerma DeathMultiplayerRPGActionAtmosphericFuturisticReboot
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratings8 regional ratings

Regional ratings

BBFC12
CRL18
DEJUS14
ESRBmBlood and Gore · Strong Language · Violence
KGRB18내용정보표지사항: 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
NZOFLCma15
OFLCma15
PEGI18
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *:Windows Vista Processor:2 GHz Dual Core Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®:9.0 Hard Drive:20 GB HD space Sound:DirectX Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.

Recommended

Recommended: OS *:Windows 7 Processor:2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater DirectX®:9.0 Hard Drive:20 GB HD space Sound:DirectX Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.

macOS

Minimum: OS: 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion) Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 20 GB Video Memory: 256 MB Video Card: AMD HD4000 / NVIDIA 9000 Series (See NOTICE for details) Additional: Broadband Internet Connection. NOTICE:The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, NVIDIA 7xxx series, NVIDIA 8xxx series. The following cards require you to have 8GB of system RAM: NVIDIA 320M, NVIDIA 9400 and Intel HD3000. Recommended: OS: 10.9.1 (Mavericks) Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) Memory: 8 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 20 GB Video Memory: 1GB Additional: Broadband Internet Connection. NOTICE:The following graphics cards are not supported: ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel GMA series, NVIDIA 7xxx series, NVIDIA 8xxx series. The following cards require you to have 8GB of system RAM: NVIDIA 320M, NVIDIA 9400 and Intel HD3000.

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required) Processor: 2GHz Memory: 4GB Memory Graphics: 512MB* Hard Drive:16GB HD space Other Requirements: Nvidia 600 series+, AMD 6000 series+, Intel Iris Pro. IMPORTANT: Requires 64bit OS to play. Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required) Processor: 3 GHz Memory: 8GB Memory Graphics: 1GB* Hard Drive: 16GB HD space Other Requirements: Nvidia 700 series+, AMD 6000 series+ IMPORTANT: Requires 64bit OS to play.
Supported languages10 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
German
French
Italian
Korean
Spanish - Spain
Russian
Japanese
Polish
Traditional Chinese

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

85 achievements in total.

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No Looking BackAchievement
Meet New People. Then Kill Them.Achievement
XavierAchievement
Humanity's SaviorAchievement
Earth FirstAchievement
Our Finest HourAchievement
Lone WolfAchievement
Bada BoomAchievement
Welcoming CommitteeAchievement
Pale HorseAchievement

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