SteamFirst: A few years ago, Firaxis gave us a treat: a true, full-fledged X-Com. It was a true breath of fresh air. Well, that is if you consider inhaling the vaporized remnants of your fallen soldiers “fresh.” Nonetheless, X-Com:Enemy Unknown was a remarkable installment that reinvigorated the turn based strategy genre for more than the niche market it typically serves. (Not counting the Civilization series, which is an a beast of its own.) For all the fancy bells and whistles, some of us found the overworld game lacking. The turn by turn tactical decisions that the player can make were brilliant. Unfortunately, it was not a “true” X-Com when one factors in the overworld gameplay. Goldhawk Interactive’s Xenonauts fills that void.
XCOM like games have become very popular in recent years but some of them definitely stick to the original formula closer than others.
Andrew M writes: "Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is a unique tactics game that leaves you wanting more when it's over. Here are some games that may be enticing to those wanting more of the same once Road to Eden ends."
Humble Bundle's latest bundle features spiritual and actual sequels to beloved classic games, including Shadowrun, Broken Sword, and Tex Murphy.