Phoenix Point
You can’t get more “Oh hey, it’s like XCOM” than Phoenix Point, a tactical shooter that was literally designed by one of the creators of XCOM. Like its progenitor, Phoenix Point is a turn-based tactical shooter with an inter-mission meta-game based on bolstering your forces. The big deviation is that it focuses more on Lovecraftian horror and the specter of climate change rather than extraterrestrial threats. Phoenix Point is also a tad bit more complex—in terms of in-game systems and enemy variety and such—than its contemporaries, but if that’s your jam, you’ll get a kick out of it.
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
Playtime: 79 hours
