UFO: Aftermath similar games & best alternatives

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UFO: Aftermath

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.

What works

  • Atmospheric and immersive post-apocalyptic setting
  • Deep tactical combat with real-time pause
  • Character progression and customization
  • Engaging research and equipment systems
  • Nostalgic appeal for x-com fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and limited resolution options
  • Repetitive mission design and maps
  • Steep and uneven difficulty curve
  • Limited base management and economic depth
  • Clunky ui and controls

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Banner of the Maid

  • X-COM: Terror From the Deep

  • Xenonauts 2

  • UFO: Aftershock

  • Halfway

  • Xenonauts

Less fantastical

Games that feels like UFO: Aftermath but with less imaginative fiction

  • Classified: France '44

  • 7,62 Hard Life

  • Last Train Home

  • 7,62 High Calibre

  • Breach & Clear

  • Rebel Cops

More social

Games that feels like UFO: Aftermath but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

  • Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire

  • Gorky 17

  • Partisans 1941

  • Chromosome Evil

  • Cyber Knights: Flashpoint

More relaxing

Games that feels like UFO: Aftermath but with a more relaxing feel

  • Ground of Aces

  • Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

  • Galaxy Squad

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • Mercenaries Blaze

  • Pathway

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UFO: Aftermath: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026