Choose XCOM® 2
Choose XCOM® 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 44,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
XCOM® 2 vs Apes Warfare
XCOM® 2 and Apes Warfare both land in Strategy on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Strategy games on Steam. XCOM® 2 (2016) is 10 years older than Apes Warfare (2026). Apes Warfare scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than XCOM® 2 (85.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Apes Warfare
Choose Apes Warfare if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apes Warfare launched in 2026.
Both XCOM® 2 and Apes Warfare sit in Strategy on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 XCOM® 2 |  Apes Warfare | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (44,276 reviews) | 92.3% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) | GigaQuests, STOIC Ent. |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- XCOM® 2 (2016) is 10 years older than Apes Warfare (2026).
- Apes Warfare scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than XCOM® 2 (85.8% positive).
- Apes Warfare is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than XCOM® 2 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- XCOM® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Apes Warfare has no Deck rating yet.
XCOM® 2 vs Apes Warfare — FAQ
- Should I play XCOM® 2 or Apes Warfare first?
- If you want chronology, XCOM® 2 (2016) came out before Apes Warfare (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are XCOM® 2 and Apes Warfare similar?
- They overlap on Strategy on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does XCOM® 2 have multiplayer like Apes Warfare?
- No. Apes Warfare supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while XCOM® 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does XCOM® 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — XCOM® 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Apes Warfare doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.