Underplayed Gems

UFO2: Extraterrestrials (2021)

UFO2: Extraterrestrials cover
Developer
Chaos Concept
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 157 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based tactical game where you manage global strategy and direct squad firefights with destructible terrain and improving soldiers.

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What players say

Players are sharply split: some enjoy the moddable difficulty and familiar XCOM-style combat, but many more call it a cash grab that copies the first game with worse graphics, no story, buggy AI, crashes, and missing UI basics like tooltips and hotkeys. Long-time series fans especially say the original is better.

Screenshots

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