Games Like The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

The XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Slingshot Pack is Now Available!

Why similar: Tactical 39.6%, Sci-fi 24.2%, Aliens 22.7%, Strategy 8.1%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it shares the core DNA of the XCOM universe, focusing on tactical squad management and defending Earth from alien threats.

XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.

Why similar: Tactical 48.4%, Sci-fi 30.9%, Strategy 10.1%, RPG 6.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the tactical squad management of the series, providing a high-stakes struggle against an occupying alien force.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 50.5%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 7.3%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features intense squad-based third-person shooting against robotic enemies with a focus on tactical commands and team interaction.

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.1%, Sci-fi 27.9%, Action 8.5%, Shooter 6.6%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a premier squad-based third-person shooter experience with deep tactical ability management and a compelling sci-fi narrative.

The year is 1983. The world teeters on the verge of destruction as the Cold War tightens its icy grip. East or West: trust no one, question everything. The fate of humanity rests in your hands as you pit spy versus spy in tactical Phantom Doctrine.

Why similar: Tactical 34.2%, Cold War 28.7% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Action 7.4%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: Set during the Cold War, this game captures the espionage and tactical planning elements essential to the atmosphere of The Bureau.

Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.

Why similar: Tactical 37.8%, Sci-fi 19.4%, Aliens 18.6%, Action 10.8%, Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the tension of managing a squad against overwhelming alien forces in a real-time tactical environment.

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Tactical 38.9%, Sci-fi 26.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Action 11.6%, Stealth 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical game that emphasizes managing multiple agents with unique abilities in a sci-fi environment.

2280 A.D. The last few survivors of a ruined Earth seek a new home: Mars, a planet whose inhabitants didn't take too kindly to outsiders. The Red Solstice is a tense, tactical, squad-based action game. Fight to survive with up to 8 players in co-op, or lead your own squad in single-player mode.

Why similar: Tactical 36.2%, Aliens 25.8%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Strategy 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intense, squad-based tactical combat against hordes of alien enemies in a sci-fi setting.

XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.

Why similar: Aliens 33.8%, Sci-fi 22.7%, Strategy 20.4%, Tactical 18.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a more focused, character-driven tactical experience within the XCOM universe.

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Third Person 20.5%, Action 20.3%, RPG 14.8%, Stealth 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An espionage-themed RPG that leans into the Cold War aesthetic and tactical decision-making found in secret government agency settings.

Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 54.4%, Cold War 16.7% ★, Action 15.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic squad-based third-person shooter that emphasizes tactical positioning and commanding a small team in an occupied city.

Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.

Why similar: Tactical 32%, Aliens 24.6%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Cold War 13.5% ★, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical strategy game that captures the classic feel of defending Earth from an alien invasion.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 - the sequel to the award-winning next-generation first-person shooter - returns to Sin City. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is your last chance to rescue America's sexiest city from an escalating terrorist siege that will force you into heart-pounding action from beginning to end.

Why similar: Tactical 54.7%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.6%, Third Person 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep tactical shooter experience where squad commands and cover-based positioning are vital for survival.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: Tactical 51%, Action 20.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Strategy 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical shooter that requires careful squad management and positioning during intense missions.

The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.9%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Action 15.2%, Aliens 8.7%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person sci-fi shooter that features squad-like elements and environmental challenges on an alien world.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.4%, Sci-fi 22.1%, Action 11.7%, Third Person 9.5%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane third-person shooter that focuses on tactical mobility and advanced sci-fi weaponry.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.6%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Aliens 13.6%, Third Person 9%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more horror-focused, it delivers a high-quality third-person sci-fi shooter experience with intense combat.

You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

Why similar: Tactical 42.2%, Sci-fi 23.7%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beloved squad-based shooter that allows players to issue tactical commands to their team in a sci-fi setting.

Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.

Why similar: Tactical 41.2%, Action 27.8%, Shooter 19.4%, Strategy 4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game pioneered squad-based tactical combat in a shooter format, emphasizing flanking and suppression.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Tactical 66.1%, Strategy 18%, RPG 6.5%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A complex tactical game that emphasizes squad recruitment and management in a high-stakes combat environment.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: Tactical 39.1%, Sci-fi 28.1%, RPG 13.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that balances squad management with a deep, atmospheric sci-fi narrative.

A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 44.9%, Tactical 17.3%, Shooter 9%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical third-person shooter that emphasizes cover, squad coordination, and sci-fi technology in a post-crisis setting.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Tactical 32.3%, Third-Person Shooter 20.8%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical masterpiece set in the Cold War era that offers immense freedom in how players approach objectives.

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 51.2%, Action 20.9%, Third Person 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Atmospheric 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty third-person shooter that focuses on team dynamics and intense, close-quarters combat.

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 56.5%, Action 19.2%, Third Person 10.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Multiplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a variety of third-person shooter campaigns that include squad-based mechanics and sci-fi horror elements.

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Action 38.5%, Third Person 27.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Open World 7.5%, Adventure 4.7%

You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.

Why similar: Tactical 32.1%, Aliens 28%, Sci-fi 23.9%, Strategy 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology.

Why similar: Action 75.6%, Third-Person Shooter 10.3%, Aliens 5.6%, Sci-fi 3.4%, Strategy 2.4%

X-COM: Earth's top-secret eXtraterrestrial COMbat unit The Place: America - early 21st century The Mission: Eradicate the extraterrestrials Alien forces have invaded Earth and are terrorizing the population.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.2%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 9.6%

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.4%, Action 18.7%, Aliens 17.2%, Strategy 15.7%, Shooter 9.1%

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Action 59.6%, Third Person 24.4%, Singleplayer 8.9%, Atmospheric 3.5%, Adventure 2%

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 51.2%, Action 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Shooter 7.9%

The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.

Why similar: Tactical 36%, Sci-fi 31.5%, RPG 17.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Action 65.1%, Shooter 23%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Adventure 3.3%, Atmospheric 1.9%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Action 45.2%, Shooter 31.9%, Singleplayer 8.3%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Multiplayer 4.5%

There's something evil in the city tonight... Earth has been ravaged by human excess, petty conflict and alien invasion. The world's population has been herded into huge cities, the first of which was Mega Primus. 2084: A Utopia shattered, social collapse and civil unrest reigns in Mega Primus. Fiendish aliens terrorize the city.

Why similar: Tactical 36.2%, Aliens 25.5%, Sci-fi 23.7%, Strategy 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Future War Tactics: SOF vs Alien Invasion - a turn-based strategy where you command SOF forces against an alien threat. Investigate disappearances, fight the invaders, and uncover the mystery. Every decision affects the fate of humanity.

Why similar: Aliens 30.9%, Third Person 25.2%, Tactical 22.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

The Rock Map Pack is Now Available! Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force.

Why similar: Action 56.2%, Shooter 26%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Atmospheric 2.6%

A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators.

Why similar: Action 46.7%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Singleplayer 12%, Strategy 6.3%

As World War II draws to a close, the first covert battles of the Cold War begin. Caught in the life and death struggle between Soviets and Germans in war-torn Berlin, you control the fate of a lone American OSS Sniper.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.9%, Action 16.2%, Third Person 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Tactical 9%

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Sci-fi 40.7%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 11.1%, RPG 8.3%, Stealth 6.4%

In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.3%, Action 18.8%, Tactical 12.6%, Shooter 10%, Third Person 9.9%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Atmospheric 33.1%, Singleplayer 24.3%, Story Rich 16.8%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Adventure 10.4%

Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.

Why similar: Tactical 61.2%, Action 19.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Shooter 5.6%, Strategy 4.8%

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Third Person 42%, Action 34.2%, Singleplayer 12%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 4.6%

Paris, 1968. As the city sinks into social unrest, a far darker threat rises from deep underground. Charles Mercier, a former SOLDIER recruited by a secret organization, is sent into the METRO tunnels to prevent an IMMINENT CATASTROPHE.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.4%, Aliens 17.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Action 9.8%

An atom bomb has landed in the hands of terrorists, the threat of an attack… and only you can prevent a catastrophe!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.7%, Tactical 19.6%, Third Person 11.5%, Cold War 8.3% ★, Action 7.9%

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 47.8%, Sci-fi 19%, Action 12.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Shooter 5.6%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Action 56.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Singleplayer 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Story Rich 2.1%

A former special forces operative is sent to uncover a government cover-up tied to a secret viral experiment. As he explores a hidden underground lab and tracks the last two survivors, he realizes the facility conceals even darker secrets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 43.8%, Aliens 18.9%, Third Person 12%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 6.9%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 62.1%, Tactical 29.9%, Action 2.9%, Multiplayer 2.5%, Singleplayer 2%

A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

Why similar: Tactical 55.4%, Strategy 20.1%, RPG 10.3%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

It is the height of the Cold War, a time of global uncertainty and civil unrest. You are Agent Alekhine, a highly skilled Russian assassin, driven by a moral compass that leads you headfirst into a covert operation unsanctioned by the country you previously served.

Why similar: Cold War 36.5% ★, Action 26.7%, Third Person 24.3%, Stealth 8.7%, Adventure 3.7%

Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.

Why similar: Adventure 81.2%, Singleplayer 7.6%, Action 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Retro 1.9%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: Sci-fi 45.3%, Action 17.5%, RPG 11.7%, Stealth 7.7%, Shooter 5.6%

The acclaimed strategy game from the creator of X-COM. Fight tactical battles on procedural maps against a foe that adapts to your tactics. Manage diplomacy and economy on a global scale. Research, explore, overcome. Now includes Steam Workshop support for mods!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.8%, Tactical 27.7%, Aliens 20.3%, Third Person 10.5%, Strategy 5.3%

Lead an unlikely team of commando scientists behind enemy lines to fight Nazis, uncover arcane mysteries, and wield experimental technology to turn the tide of WWII in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.

Why similar: Action 52.1%, Tactical 22.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Strategy 8.2%, Stealth 4.7%

The war continues... X-COM: UFO Defense brought you to a galactic battlefield. X-COM: Terror from the Deep brings the alien terror into a totally new dimension.Seeking to take advantage of a weakened Earth, X-COM's deep space foes unexpectedly change strategy and launch a powerful second front against planet Earth.

Why similar: Tactical 33.7%, Aliens 26.3%, Sci-fi 25%, Strategy 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%