XCOM® 2 vs FTL: Faster Than Light
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
FTL: Faster Than Light
+2
rating points
More player ratings
XCOM® 2
440 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy
Themes
Science fiction
Features
procedural generationtooltipsaliensteleportationdifficulty level
Key Differences
Game Modes
XCOM® 2
Multiplayer
FTL: Faster Than Light
-Genres
XCOM® 2
TacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS)
FTL: Faster Than Light
Indie
Features
XCOM® 2
base managementthe game awards - best strategy game - nomineexcomalien languagesbreaking through windows
FTL: Faster Than Light
pausable real time combatreal-time combatroguelikespace simulationacronym titles
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | XCOM® 2 | FTL: Faster Than Light |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2016 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Rating | 84/100 (440 ratings) | 86/100 (427 ratings) |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS) | IndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | Science fiction | Science fiction |
| Features | base managementprocedural generationthe game awards - best strategy game - nomineexcomalien languagesbreaking through windowsdisorientationfaceless protagonistfake glitchforeshadowingin-engine cinematicinfinite spawninvented languagejellyfishliberation | pausable real time combatprocedural generationreal-time combatroguelikespace simulationacronym titlesblack marketcolor blind assistigf awardsmulti-phase bossrebelstooltipsgiant insectsmerchantsspace battle |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS |
Comparison Summary
XCOM® 2 and FTL: Faster Than Light have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Science fiction.
XCOM® 2 stands out for Multiplayer, Tactical, Turn-based strategy (TBS), base management, while FTL: Faster Than Light stands out for Indie, pausable real time combat, real-time combat, roguelike.
FTL: Faster Than Light has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Role-playing (RPG) are the most likely to find value in both.