Xenonauts (Series) Alternatives

Xenonauts is described as '1 October, 1979: Unidentified forces presumed of extraterrestrial origin arrive in Earth orbit. Panic spreads across the globe as attempts at communication fail and attempts to engage the invaders are met with heavy losses and little success' and is a Turn Based game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Xenonauts for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, GOG.com, Linux and Mac. The best alternative is X-COM. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try UFO: Alien Invasion or Fire Emblem Heroes. Other Xenonauts like games are Othercide, Shadowrun Returns, Valkyria Chronicles and Battle Brothers.

Xenonauts alternatives are mainly Turn Based Games but may also be Role-playing Games or Adventure Games. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Xenonauts.

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Xenonauts

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X-COM (Series)
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18 alternatives to X-COM
XCOM is a series of sci-fi video games surrounding an Extraterrestrial Combat Unit setup by the nations of Earth to combat an alien invasion.
Represent entire series of X-COM games including X-COM: UFO Defense, X-COM: Terror from the Deep, X-COM: Apocalypse, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, X-COM 2.
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Othercide
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GOG Galaxy
7 alternatives to Othercide
Descend into Humanity’s last hope. The Daughters, echoes of the greatest warrior to ever live, are all who stand before Suffering and death.
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Othercide Features
1. Single playerOthercide has one or more single player game modes.
2. Works OfflineOthercide can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Shadowrun Returns (Series)
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18 alternatives to Shadowrun Returns
MAN MEETS MAGIC & MACHINE. The year is 2054. Magic has returned to the world, awakening powerful creatures of myth and legend. Technology merges with flesh and consciousness. Elves, trolls, orks and dwarves walk among us, while ruthless corporations bleed the world dry.
Represent entire series of Shadowrun Returns games including Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Shadowrun: Hong Kong.
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Deep setting
Isometric view
Discontinued
The website and mobiles apps are not available anymore. The game is still available on Steam, but the last update was in 2014, so don't expect updates or support.
Valkyria Chronicles (Series)
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Role-playing Game
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12 alternatives to Valkyria Chronicles
Military-themed tactical role-playing video games.
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Third person perspective
Squad based
Battle Brothers
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Adventure Game
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7 alternatives to Battle Brothers
Battle Brothers is a turn based tactical RPG which has you leading a mercenary company in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go, whom to hire or to fight, what contracts to take and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open...
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1. Single playerBattle Brothers has one or more single player game modes.
Squad based
Final Fantasy Tactics (Series)
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20 alternatives to Final Fantasy Tactics
Relive the Final Fantasy universe through this tactical RPG with deep historical roots as the first of a kind for the Final Fantasy series. The game debuted for Sony's PSP in 2007 and has finally made it to modern mobile devices with a mobile-focused interface.
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Pathway
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13 alternatives to Pathway
Pathway is a turn-based strategy game designed to provide players with approachable, fast-paced and fun squad skirmishes in an early 20th century pulp-adventure setting. Quickly run for cover, flank enemies and utilize your team’s special abilities to turn the tide of battle in...
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Java based
Pixel graphics
Into the Breach
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12 alternatives to Into the Breach
Into the Breach is set in the far future where humanity fights against an army of giant monsters collectively called the Vek. To combat them, the player controls soldiers that operate giant mechs that can be equipped with a variety of weapons, armor, and other equipment.
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Squad based
Invisible, Inc.
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14 alternatives to Invisible, Inc.
Invisible, Inc. is a turn-based tactics stealth video game incorporating elements of roguelike gameplay, developed by Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment.
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1. ModdableInvisible, Inc. can be modified through the installation of external mods.
Procedurally generated
Squad based
Isometric view
UFO: Alien Invasion
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2 alternatives to UFO: Alien Invasion
UFO: Alien Invasion is a strategy video game in which the player fights aliens that are trying to take control of the Earth. The game is heavily influenced by the X-COM series (mostly by UFO: Enemy Unknown).
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1. MultiplayerUFO: Alien Invasion offers a game mode for more than one player.