Choose XCOM® 2
Choose XCOM® 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 44,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
XCOM® 2 vs Fire Burning City
XCOM® 2 and Fire Burning City 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 Fire Burning City (2026). Fire Burning City scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% 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 Fire Burning City
Choose Fire Burning City if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fire Burning City launched in 2026.
Both XCOM® 2 and Fire Burning City 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 |  Fire Burning City | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (44,276 reviews) | 98.6% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) | MonkeyStudio |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- XCOM® 2 (2016) is 10 years older than Fire Burning City (2026).
- Fire Burning City scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than XCOM® 2 (85.8% positive).
- Fire Burning City is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than XCOM® 2 (4.50 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- XCOM® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fire Burning City has no Deck rating yet.
XCOM® 2 vs Fire Burning City — FAQ
- Should I play XCOM® 2 or Fire Burning City first?
- If you want chronology, XCOM® 2 (2016) came out before Fire Burning City (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 Fire Burning City 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — XCOM® 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fire Burning City doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.