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Every XCOM game, in release order

The 6 XCOM games in the Tier catalog, from 1993 to 2020, in release order.

2,296 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with X-COM: UFO Defense (1993), the first game in the series.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 88/100.

  1. 01 X-COM: UFO Defense X-COM: UFO Defense 1993 85 /100
  2. 02 XCOM: Enemy Unknown XCOM: Enemy Unknown 2012 88 /100
  3. 03 The Bureau: XCOM Declassified The Bureau: XCOM Declassified 2013 66 /100
  4. 04 XCOM: Enemy Within XCOM: Enemy Within 2013 86 /100
  5. 05 XCOM 2 XCOM 2 2016 85 /100
  6. 06 XCOM: Chimera Squad XCOM: Chimera Squad 2020 77 /100
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FAQ
How many XCOM games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 6 XCOM games, released between 1993 and 2020. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play XCOM?

This page lists every XCOM game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with X-COM: UFO Defense (1993). The highest-rated entry is XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a common starting point for newcomers.