Games Like UFO: Aftershock

UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.

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 prequel, it shares the same core engine, setting, and real-time-with-pause tactical mechanics.

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 52.8%, Aliens 17.3%, Tactical 16.1%, Sci-fi 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the narrative and gameplay style of the series, focusing on colony management and tactical combat on Mars.

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 35.2%, Aliens 29%, Tactical 19.8%, Sci-fi 16%

Why You'll Like It: It serves as a faithful modern successor to the original X-COM formula, emphasizing global strategy and tactical combat.

Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.

Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, Tactical 26.4%, Sci-fi 24.7%

Why You'll Like It: This updated iteration refines the classic alien-defense formula with modern graphics and deeper tactical systems.

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

Why similar: Strategy 35.3%, Aliens 24.1%, Tactical 22%, Sci-fi 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern tactical game that perfectly balances base management with intense, turn-based squad combat against aliens.

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Strategy 64.3%, Tactical 35.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses on the geopolitical and scientific response to an alien invasion on a solar-system scale.

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: Strategy 46.6%, Tactical 28.4%, Sci-fi 25%

Why You'll Like It: It builds upon its predecessor with more diverse mission types, character customization, and a desperate guerrilla warfare setting.

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: A sci-fi tactical game that combines squad combat with exploration and base-building elements on an alien planet.

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 45.6%, Aliens 24.5%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Tactical 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational game that established the genre of global strategy mixed with tactical alien combat.

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 68.2%, Tactical 31.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different theme, it offers some of the best tactical squad management and combat depth available on Steam.

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 46.8%, Aliens 22%, Tactical 16.3%, Sci-fi 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that introduced more complex urban environments and real-time tactical options to the series.

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 64.2%, Tactical 28.5%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredible destructible environments and a tactical combat system that rewards careful squad positioning and planning.

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: Strategy 49.5%, Tactical 32.5%, Sci-fi 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, squad-based tactical combat against cosmic threats with a heavy focus on character progression and base management.

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 46.8%, Aliens 22.6%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Tactical 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging classic that expands the alien threat to underwater environments with punishing tactical difficulty.

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 57.6%, Space 31.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time-with-pause space RPG that emphasizes squad-based ship combat and tactical positioning.

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

Why similar: Strategy 44.6%, Space 16.3%, Tactical 14%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Aliens 11.8%

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

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

Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, Space 28.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi 4X strategy game that focuses on planetary colonization and the struggle for survival against alien environments.

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 75.5%, Tactical 24.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical squad combat with a global strategic layer, focusing on intelligence gathering and base management.

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

Why similar: Strategy 58.7%, Space 21.6%, Sci-fi 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale grand strategy game that offers unparalleled depth in managing space empires and alien interactions.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Strategy 49.6%, Sci-fi 26.4%, Tactical 24%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes tactical game that emphasizes stealth and squad management in a futuristic, sci-fi setting.

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 65.8%, Space 19.2%, Sci-fi 15%

Why You'll Like It: A deep 4X strategy game that allows for extensive customization of space fleets and research management.

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Strategy 56.2%, Tactical 43.8%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactical game that requires precise squad management and planning, mirroring the intensity of real-time tactical combat.

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 61.3%, Space 22.3%, Sci-fi 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant 4X strategy game that features a strong focus on tactical space combat and research-driven progression.

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 100%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep squad management and challenging tactical combat in a gritty, unforgiving world.

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular realtime battles.

Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Space 20.3%, Sci-fi 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with turn-based tactical ship combat, allowing for detailed customization of your space forces.

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 69.1%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Space 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi 4X strategy game that emphasizes planetary exploration and tactical combat against hostile alien life.

Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!

Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Aliens 25.7%, Sci-fi 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactical game that focuses on managing a squad against an overwhelming alien infestation with a top-down perspective.

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

Why similar: Strategy 58.4%, Aliens 23.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Tactical 6.7%

Dawn of Andromeda is a pausable, real-time 4X space strategy game providing an accessible, fun and immersive experience, introducing fresh ideas to the genre. Build your empire, colonize new planets, interact with other factions and characters, research technologies and build great fleets.

Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, Space 21.3%, Sci-fi 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A space-based 4X strategy game that focuses on empire management and real-time tactical fleet engagements.

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

Why similar: Strategy 84.2%, Space 15.8%

Ice Crusade is a stand-alone expansion for post-apocalyptic real time strategy Cuban Missile Crisis. Ice Crusade continues the original story and adds new campaigns, battlegrounds and units.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 38.7%, Aliens 35.8%, Tactical 25.5%

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 36.7%, Tactical 21.7%, Space 21.7%, Sci-fi 19.9%

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 63.7%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Space 17%

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 96.4%, Space 2.1%, Sci-fi 1.5%

A stand-alone expansion pack to Legions of Iron, discover new innovations and even more stunning visuals that launch the Haegemonia experience into light speed.

Why similar: Strategy 75%, Space 25%

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 62.4%, Sci-fi 19.9%, Aliens 17.8%

Get the complete GalCiv II saga including Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the expansion pack Dark Avatar, and the newest expansion pack Twilight of the Arnor!

Why similar: Strategy 70.1%, Aliens 10.6%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%

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 56.3%, Space 27.4%, Sci-fi 16.3%

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 66.2%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Space 16.7%

Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Strategy 40.9%, Space 27.5%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Tactical 15.5%

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 43.2%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Aliens 14.9%, Tactical 13.9%, Space 12.4%

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

Why similar: Strategy 39.2%, Aliens 24.9%, Space 19%, Sci-fi 16.9%

An indie space-sim and strategy game featuring ship and fleet combat mixed with RTS elements. Complete contracts and Claim sectors for your faction in the near-future, where resource exploiting corporations are in a state of constant conflict over territory control.

Why similar: Strategy 35.6%, Space 26.8%, Sci-fi 21.8%, Tactical 15.7%

Forge an empire in a universe where population growth is stripping away planetary resources. Colonize unknown planets and trade with other races for their knowledge.

Why similar: Strategy 64.8%, Space 20.9%, Sci-fi 14.3%

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 52.9%, Space 28.8%, Sci-fi 18.3%

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 45.4%, Aliens 20.7%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Space 16.7%

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

Why similar: Strategy 84.8%, Aliens 15.2%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Strategy 42.4%, Space 38.3%, Sci-fi 19.3%

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 60.1%, Tactical 17%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Aliens 9.3%

Large-scale battles have become a vestige of the past, depleting resources of conflicting parties. Settled space, where welfare and order had reigned, has become a cemetery for dead ships which is flooded with pirates and adventurists.

Why similar: Strategy 48.2%, Space 27.4%, Tactical 12.3%, Sci-fi 12%

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 39.4%, Tactical 19.4%, Aliens 18.3%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Space 9.1%

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

Why similar: Strategy 68.9%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Space 14.5%

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 51.9%, Aliens 21.3%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Tactical 12.7%

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 80.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Space 9%

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 57.9%, Aliens 30.4%, Tactical 11.6%

Defend galaxy against Alien invasion in the RTS offline game with roguelike fun

Why similar: Strategy 40.6%, Aliens 25.6%, Space 18.1%, Sci-fi 15.6%

Sequel to the best-seller ​The Red Solstice​. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?

Why similar: Strategy 34.8%, Aliens 30.9%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Tactical 15.4%

A spaceship simulator for aliens, an ever-changing rule discovery puzzle for humans.

Why similar: Aliens 37%, Strategy 31.5%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Space 14.6%