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19 Games like X-COM: UFO Defense on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to X-COM: UFO Defense down to the 19 that fit the “Mobile” category. Balatro, Lara Croft Go and Teamfight Tactics top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to X-COM: UFO Defense.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy
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DarkHardcoreSolo
Year 1993Dev MicroProse Software

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to X-COM: UFO Defense is Balatro — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Lara Croft Go and Teamfight Tactics follow close behind.

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The best games like X-COM: UFO Defense on Mobile

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to X-COM: UFO Defense. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Balatro

70
NGL93
Balatro
Closest overall match
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloHardcoreProceduralPixel ArtIsometric
Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

The thread back to X-COM: UFO Defense runs through punishing difficulty, procedural generation and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 31 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals87Tone30
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Lara Croft Go

48
NGL89
Lara Croft Go
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloHorrorIsometricCasualNarrative
Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to X-COM: UFO Defense for good reason: horror setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 22 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Setting49Tone0
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Teamfight Tactics

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Teamfight Tactics
Closest on combat
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerFantasy
Year 2019Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

Genre puts it alongside X-COM: UFO Defense, and so does tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 26 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Combat100Visuals76Game mode55Setting0
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Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

46
NGL52
Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerMagic
Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

On paper it is what X-COM: UFO Defense is — tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 21 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Combat81Visuals76Game mode53Setting0
5

Hitman Go

44
NGL75
Hitman Go
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloIsometricStealth
Year 2014Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PC · Android · iOS

It meets X-COM: UFO Defense on single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is combat: stealth mechanics.

Released 21 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals76Combat0
6

Poker Night 2

43
NGL76
Poker Night 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside X-COM: UFO Defense, and so does single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a casual, approachable feel and a first-person view.

Released 20 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100Tone0Visuals0
7

Triple Town

43
NGL82
Triple Town
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloIsometricCasualCozyFantasy
Year 2012Dev Spry FoxPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

The genre is the same as X-COM: UFO Defense’s, and with it single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Released 19 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals76Tone0Setting0
8

Governor of Poker 2

43
NGL73
Governor of Poker 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloIsometricCasualHistoricalFree to Play
Year 2010Dev I Sioux Game ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android

On paper it is what X-COM: UFO Defense is — single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and historical setting.

Released 17 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals76Tone0Setting0
9

Card City Nights

43
NGL68
Card City Nights
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloIsometricCasualCozyFantasy
Year 2014Dev LudosityPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

Shelved next to X-COM: UFO Defense for good reason: single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Released 21 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals76Tone0Setting0
10

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

43
NGL87
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalSci-FiMultiplayerOffline
Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

Shelved next to X-COM: UFO Defense for good reason: tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Released 18 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Combat100Setting51Game mode26Tone0Visuals0
11

Dead Man's Draw

43
NGL84
Dead Man's Draw
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalCo-opCasual2D
Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

Same family as X-COM: UFO Defense: tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and co-op play.

Released 20 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Combat100Game mode46Tone0Visuals0
12

Legends of Runeterra

43
NGL86
Legends of Runeterra
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloIsometricMultiplayerFantasyFree to Play
Year 2020Dev Riot GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

On paper it is what X-COM: UFO Defense is — single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 27 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Visuals76Game mode55Setting0
13

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

42
NGL70
The Elder Scrolls: Legends
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloIsometricMultiplayerFantasyFree to Play
Year 2017Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

It comes from the same genre as X-COM: UFO Defense and shares single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 24 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Visuals76Game mode54Setting0
14

Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

42
NGL78
Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerOffline
Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what X-COM: UFO Defense is — tactical combat, single-player focus and an isometric view — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and historical setting.

Released 16 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Combat100Visuals70Game mode39Tone0Setting0
15

Abalone

42
NGL61
Abalone
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCasual
Year 2013Dev Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

With X-COM: UFO Defense it shares single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 20 years after X-COM: UFO Defense.

Genre100Game mode86Tone0

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