XCOM 2

In short: XCOM 2 is a strategy game released in 2016 by Firaxis Games, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 9.0/10 (highly recommended).

Lead Earth's resistance against alien occupation.

XCOM 2 flips the script — the aliens won. Lead a guerrilla resistance with turn-based tactical combat, base management, and procedurally generated missions.

Game details

• Developer: Firaxis Games
• Publisher: 2K Games
• Release year: 2016
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: strategy

Our review

The ultimate tactical strategy game. Every mission is a nail-biting test of skill where one wrong move can cost you a beloved soldier forever.

Pros

• Perfect tactical gameplay
• Permadeath creates tension
• War of the Chosen expansion
• Great mod support

Cons

• Performance issues
• Long load times
• RNG frustration

FAQ

Is XCOM 2 hard?

Yes, challenging tactical combat with permadeath. Very rewarding.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026