Rank 01Games like XCOM®: Chimera Squad
- 38 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to XCOM®: Chimera Squad: XCOM® 2, Xenonauts, Gears Tactics, BATTLETECH, and Into the Breach. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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BATTLETECH
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Futuristic, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
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Into the Breach
Why this: Same challenging mood as XCOM: Chimera Squad.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like XCOM®: Chimera Squad
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Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
- 89% of 14,754 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Firaxis Games
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 74% of 12,842 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Hybrid alien human squads offer fresh character dynamics
- Initiative based turn order changes tactical depth
- Police themed narrative in a post war city
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Stressful
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Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Phoenix Point
Why this: Also Aliens and Turn-Based Strategy, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Silent Storm Gold Edition
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Battle Brothers
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Aliens, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Xenonauts 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below XCOM®: Chimera Squad at current Steam store prices.
Othercide
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Blackguards
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Aliens, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to XCOM®: Chimera Squad, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also Futuristic and Tactical, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Mythgard
Why this: Also Futuristic and Turn-Based Combat, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Firaxis Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Why this: Same challenging mood as XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Tactical, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Aliens, like XCOM: Chimera Squad.
About XCOM®: Chimera Squad
The closest matches to XCOM®: Chimera Squad: XCOM® 2, Xenonauts, Gears Tactics, BATTLETECH, and Into the Breach. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If XCOM®: Chimera Squad is your kind of game, the closest matches are XCOM® 2, Xenonauts and Gears Tactics — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and stressful, and single out its initiative based turn order. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
XCOM: Chimera Squad is a 2020 strategy game by Firaxis Games. It features turn-based tactical combat with a twist: instead of recruiting soldiers, players command a fixed roster of pre-made agents who have distinct abilities. The initiative-based turn-order system means crowd-control and timeline manipulation become as important as raw damage output. Players highlight how the hybrid alien-human squad dynamic creates fresh character dynamics within the police-themed post-war narrative. Reviewers note the tight urban arenas force smart positioning, and describe the missions as short and replayable with high tension. Players describe the overall experience as atmospheric and stressful. Currently priced at $2.99, the game is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 74% positive rating from over 12,000 Steam reviews.
About XCOM®: Chimera Squad: XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
Is XCOM®: Chimera Squad worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 12,842 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 28 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Hybrid alien human squads offer fresh character dynamics
- Initiative based turn order changes tactical depth
- Police themed narrative in a post war city
- Short replayable missions with high tension
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“as an avid fan of the 2 previous X-COM games, i decided to finally pick this up as it was on something like a 75% discount. I have not made it very far as the whole game is just annoying so much of the time. one of the things i liked to do…”
“TLDR: I got this game for nearly free and I still feel like I got ripped off. -Is this a great struggle about 'your men' that you get invested in and strive to keep alive? No. You're babysitting the cringe, unserious, endlessly quippy…”
People who play it also play: XCOM® 2, Xenonauts, Gears Tactics
Frequently asked about XCOM®: Chimera Squad
Can I run it?
Does XCOM®: Chimera Squad run on Steam Deck?
XCOM®: Chimera Squad is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does XCOM®: Chimera Squad cost?
XCOM®: Chimera Squad is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to XCOM®: Chimera Squad?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside XCOM®: Chimera Squad are XCOM® 2, Xenonauts, Gears Tactics.
Who developed XCOM®: Chimera Squad?
XCOM®: Chimera Squad was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.