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 LockLine
XCOM® 2 and LockLine 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 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; LockLine has no Deck rating yet. 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 LockLine
Choose LockLine if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing.
Both XCOM® 2 and LockLine 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 |  LockLine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (44,276 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) | Wondered Off |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- XCOM® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; LockLine has no Deck rating yet.
XCOM® 2 vs LockLine — FAQ
- Are XCOM® 2 and LockLine 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. LockLine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.