XCOM® 2 vs XCOM: Enemy Unknown
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
+2
rating points
More player ratings
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
566 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
MultiplayerSingle playerBird view / Isometric
XCOM® 2 Stands Out
base managementxcomalien languages
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Stands Out
ActionWarfarebase building
Higher Rated
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
MultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Themes
Science fiction
Features
procedural generationbreaking through windowspoint of no returnwhite noisearcade cabinet
Key Differences
Themes
XCOM® 2
-XCOM: Enemy Unknown
ActionWarfare
Features
XCOM® 2
base managementxcomalien languagesdisorientationfaceless protagonistfake glitchforeshadowingin-engine cinematicinfinite spawninvented language
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
base buildingtactical turn-based combatturn-based21st centurycollective conciousnessd.i.c.e. awards 2013alien abductionbafta games awardcreature compendiumdrone
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | XCOM® 2 | XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2016 | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Rating | 84/100 (440 ratings) | 86/100 (566 ratings) |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS) | Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | Science fiction | ActionScience fictionWarfare |
| Features | procedural generationbreaking through windowspoint of no returnwhite noisearcade cabinetcorpsecover systemeaster eggfake in-game advertisingmind controlone-handed gameplayscientistscripted eventsself-referential humorsoldierufovending machine interactionaliensauto-savingcustomizable characters | procedural generationbreaking through windowspoint of no returnwhite noisearcade cabinetcorpsecover systemeaster eggfake in-game advertisingmind controlone-handed gameplayscientistscripted eventsself-referential humorsoldierufovending machine interactionaliensauto-savingcustomizable characters |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | MultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Bird view / Isometric | Bird view / Isometric |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Android, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS |
Comparison Summary
XCOM® 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy.
XCOM® 2 stands out for base management, xcom, alien languages, while XCOM: Enemy Unknown stands out for Action, Warfare, base building, tactical turn-based combat.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Multiplayer, Single player, Bird view / Isometric are the most likely to find value in both.
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