Games Like UFO: Aftermath

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: Strategy 30.3%, Aliens 28.4%, Tactical 26.2%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest spiritual successor to the original X-COM formula, offering deep tactical combat and global base management.

UFO: Aftershock is a combination of tactical squad combat and global strategy that enhances and expands upon its prequel, UFO: Aftermath.

Why similar: Strategy 55.2%, Aliens 16.1%, Tactical 13.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Space 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to the seed game, it retains the core real-time-with-pause mechanics while expanding on the strategic layer.

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Why similar: Strategy 30.8%, Tactical 29.6%, Aliens 24%, Sci-fi 14%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern tactical experience that refines the alien-defense loop with high-production value and squad customization.

The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.

Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Real-Time with Pause 28.3% ★, Tactical 16%, Aliens 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title completes the trilogy with similar tactical gameplay, focusing on colony management on Mars.

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: Strategy 35.4%, Tactical 26.9%, Aliens 18.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Space 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the terrifying atmosphere of fighting aliens in real-time with a squad-based tactical focus.

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

Why similar: Strategy 41%, Aliens 25.1%, Tactical 20.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic that established the genre conventions found in the seed game.

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: Strategy 32.1%, Real-Time with Pause 24.1% ★, Tactical 17.2%, Aliens 17.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex urban tactical environment with a mix of real-time and turn-based combat options.

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: Strategy 56.8%, Tactical 40.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different theme, it offers the same deep squad management and tactical combat on a global map.

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: Strategy 55.1%, Tactical 37.7%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric tactical game that features highly destructible environments and deep squad-based combat.

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: Strategy 42.3%, Aliens 23.3%, Tactical 21.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging classic that brings the alien invasion threat to an underwater setting with high tactical difficulty.

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

Why similar: Strategy 54.1%, Aliens 24.9%, Tactical 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical experience that emphasizes unique character abilities and breach-and-clear mechanics.

Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.

Why similar: Tactical 43.5%, Strategy 43%, Sci-fi 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense squad-based tactical combat with deep character progression and strategic base management.

Shock Tactics is a single player turn-based sci-fi strategy game with tactical combat, exploration, squad management and base building.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical squad combat with exploration and base building on an alien planet.

Star wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds.

Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, Space 26.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features real-time-with-pause space combat with RPG elements that mirror the tactical feel of the seed game.

Space Empires V is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. This new chapter completely updates the UI and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles played out in glorious detail and realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge living breathing galaxy.

Why similar: Strategy 69.4%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that allows for extensive customization of ships and tactical combat scenarios.

Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...

Why similar: Strategy 83.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Space 7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique sci-fi strategy game that focuses on terrain manipulation and base defense.

Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Strategy 53%, Tactical 43.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features highly tactical turn-based combat with a focus on aggressive squad abilities and positioning.

Galaxy squad is a hardcore turn-based tactical roguelike, inspired by FTL and XCOM.

Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Tactical 20.8%, Aliens 13.1%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on squad-level combat against alien threats.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Why similar: Strategy 73.9%, Tactical 21%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced tactical game that emphasizes aggressive movement and squad synergy in a sci-fi universe.

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: Strategy 64.2%, Tactical 32.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep tactical experience with base management and a global strategy layer, albeit with a Cold War espionage theme.

Pandora: First Contact is a science fiction 4X turn-based strategy game on a planetary scale. Our Earth has been exhausted and colonial attempts on other planetary bodies have been in vain. Finally, after decades of exploration, an interstellar probe has brought promise of a new world.

Why similar: Strategy 71.2%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Space 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat on a hostile alien world.

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: Strategy 63.6%, Tactical 34.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends stealth, exploration, and tactical squad combat in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting.

They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space.

Why similar: Strategy 67.4%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Space 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space combat simulation set in the X-COM universe that focuses on the aerial interception aspect of the series.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Strategy 91%, Singleplayer 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in squad management and tactical combat, focusing on the survival of your mercenary company.

Five Nations is a real-time sci-fi strategy game for PC platform. Encompassing tactical combat in space in real-time mixed with micromanagement of economy, construction, and production featuring different kind of single player modes.

Why similar: Strategy 45.5%, Aliens 23.6%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Space 12.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time strategy game that captures the sci-fi aesthetic and base-building focus of the genre.

Stars in Shadow is a turn-based 4X strategy game and a vivid tribute to the genre classics. Compete with alien factions to explore and colonize nearby starsystems, build fleets to defend against rivals, negotiate or conquer them. Win by unifying the galaxy, through diplomacy or force.

Why similar: Strategy 66.7%, Space 18%, Sci-fi 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 4X space strategy game that features focused tactical ship-to-ship combat.

Astra Exodus is a single player turn based Sci-fi 4X strategy game inspired by the classics, with a multiple choice narrative driven epic campaign, top down real time tactical battles and an extensive semi-randomized research grid.

Why similar: Strategy 82.4%, Tactical 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with a tactical combat system that rewards careful unit positioning.

Battlevoid: Sector Siege is an epic straight into action real-time space strategy game, in which the world has been built to deliver a lively battle field; and the action is never more than just seconds away at the start of every game.

Why similar: Strategy 39%, Real-Time with Pause 24.5% ★, Tactical 14.4%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time space strategy game that emphasizes tactical fleet management and combat.

Are strategy games with strong RPG elements your cup of tea? Did you enjoy games like Xcom: UFO Defence, the Fallout series, the Civilization series, the Heroes of Might and magic? And now you are looking for something new to satisfy your craving for turn-based fun?

Why similar: Strategy 47.3%, Aliens 22.1%, Tactical 17.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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: Strategy 52%, Aliens 31.1%, Tactical 16.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

The award-winning Space Empires IV Deluxe is the latest edition in the Space Empires series. A grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, Space Empires has already found a place in the heart of strategy gamers everywhere.

Why similar: Strategy 70.1%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Space 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.

Why similar: Strategy 87.8%, Space 12.2%

Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...

Why similar: Strategy 81.6%, Tactical 15.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Take command of Naval Strike Group 7 and lead your fleet to victory in full 3D tactical space combat. Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy is a sci-fi strategy saga that will test your skills as both capital assault ship Captain and naval fleet Commander.

Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Aliens 19%, Tactical 18%, Space 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Tactical Squad-Based Combat comes to the Fallout® Universe! You are the wretched refuse. You may be born from dirt, but we will forge you into steel. You will learn to bend; if not you, will you break. In these dark times, the Brotherhood - your Brotherhood - is all that stands between the rekindled flame of civilization and the howling,...

Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Tactical 30.9%, Real-Time with Pause 23.3% ★, Sci-fi 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

It’s 2741 and the universe is at war. The Terran Empire is laying siege to the NSA, a treaty of colonies that upholds freedom and democracy. After losing the battle in space, the NSA is forced to retreat to its last stronghold. Can you snatch victory from impending doom?

Why similar: Strategy 90.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%

"Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

Why similar: Strategy 56.5%, Tactical 41.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Real-Time with Pause 16.2% ★, Sci-fi 15.1%, Space 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!

Why similar: Strategy 50.6%, Space 34.8%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Lead your Space Commandos in a revival of turn-based squad tactics inspired by UFO/XCOM and Aliens. Utilize in-depth skill & combat systems in multiple game modes, including a full campaign. Discover the truth behind the demise of colony MC83-A and join the USC in defending humanity!

Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Tactical 31%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Space 15%, Singleplayer 4%

Distant Worlds is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Real-Time with Pause 21.2% ★, Space 18.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Galactic Civilizations is a space based strategy game in which you are in control of humanity's destiny.

Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Aliens 28.8%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Space 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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: Strategy 62.5%, Aliens 20.3%, Sci-fi 17.1%

A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.

Why similar: Strategy 42%, Real-Time with Pause 31.7% ★, Tactical 25.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack includes the original Alpha Centauri and the expansion, Alien Crossfire.

Why similar: Strategy 73%, Space 21.3%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it?

Why similar: Strategy 96.7%, Sci-fi 2.5%, Space 0.8%

From the makers of the award-winning Imperium Galactica 1 and 2 games, discover a powerful space-opera like RTS game.

Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Space 22.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%

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: Aliens 34.3%, Tactical 33.1%, Strategy 32.6%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: Strategy 76.8%, Tactical 20%, Singleplayer 3.1%

In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities.

Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Tactical 25%, Aliens 14.7%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Retro sci-fi tactical turn-based strategy with an exciting storyline. The Albatross space liner is overrun by lizard-like monsters that can infect humans and turn them into their own kind. Save the passengers and defeat the hostile creatures.

Why similar: Strategy 89.6%, Tactical 4.9%, Sci-fi 2.6%, Space 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a hybrid roguelike game of space exploration, adventure and starship combat.

Why similar: Strategy 71.7%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Space 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, Tactical 23.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Aliens 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Into the Void is a strategy RPG and exploration sci-fi game with an epic story and intense battles. Travel through space and discover the origin of a cosmic threat which destroyed Earth centuries ago. Fight or cooperate with the different factions; be a leader !

Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Space 22.7%, Tactical 16.9%, Singleplayer 2%

UFO Online: Invasion is a turn-based tactical combat MMORPG set in the post-apocalyptic world

Why similar: Strategy 83%, Aliens 17%

A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!

Why similar: Tactical 47%, Sci-fi 24.9%, Space 23.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.

Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, Tactical 20.2%, Aliens 16%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Space 8.7%

Combining the best of space combat and real time strategy. Victory can be tactical, a dogfight or capital ship slugging match - depending on how you decide to achieve it. Space combat on a RTS scale with space sim savagery.

Why similar: Strategy 62%, Space 22.5%, Sci-fi 15.5%