XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Time to beat
- About 31 hours
- Languages
- 10 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
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Google Play lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
The App Store lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required) | Ubuntu 14.04 (64 bit required) |
| Processor | 2GHz | 3 GHz |
| Memory | 4GB Memory | 8GB Memory |
| Graphics | 512MB* | 1GB* |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | 10.8.5 (Mountain Lion) | 10.9.1 (Mavericks) |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core | 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on Xbox 360. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $5.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $5.99 −60% | $5.99 | $5.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play XCOM: Enemy Unknown alone?
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown has a single-player mode.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
How long is XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown takes about 31 hours at a normal pace, 14 hours if you rush, 54 hours to complete everything, based on 12 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does XCOM: Enemy Unknown support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
The minimum is 2 GHz Dual Core, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater.
What platforms is XCOM: Enemy Unknown on?
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.
Where is XCOM: Enemy Unknown cheapest?
In United States, at $5.99 on Steam, as last checked.