- Gameplay: 84 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 80 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 48 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 53 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 31 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 30 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 5k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Designed to evoke the feel and challenge of the original, Xenonauts successfully modernizes many of the mechanics while maintaining the deep, unforgiving gameplay that made the early X-COM titles legendary.
Its commitment to turn-based tactical combat combined with strategic base management offers an experience that’s both demanding and deeply rewarding.
The graphics are functional and clear, with enough detail to convey important tactical information without cluttering the screen.
If you're equal to that task, you will find a true challenge with true spirit and a satisfying plot trajectory.
The sound design also supports the atmosphere effectively, with a tense, minimalistic soundtrack and distinct audio cues for weapons fire, alien movements, and atmospheric events.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Should I buy it now?
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The lowest we've tracked is $4.99.
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