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About Xenonauts
Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat. A detailed strategic layer allows you to co-ordinate the defence of the planet, using your interceptors to shoot down UFOs and researching captured artefacts to learn about your foes and unlock new combat equipment to use on your missions.
Release Date
Jul 17, 2014
Developer
Goldhawk Interactive
Publisher
Goldhawk Interactive
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Xenonauts FAQ & buying guide

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Is Xenonauts worth buying?

Steam
86.81% positive
'Very Positive', 5,041 reviews
Metacritic
77
Critics (IGDB)
70/100
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What is Xenonauts about?

Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat. A detailed strategic layer allows you to co-ordinate the defence of the planet, using your interceptors to shoot down UFOs and researching captured artefacts to learn about your foes and unlock new combat equipment to use on your missions.

Turn-Based StrategyTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based CombatBase-BuildingGrand StrategyManagementSingleplayerStrategy

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Xenonauts?

Right now the lowest price for Xenonauts we're tracking is $17.31 at Kinguin — 31% below Steam's $24.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Xenonauts has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Xenonauts is $4.99 at Steam on March 19, 2026. The current best price is about 247% above that low.

Is Xenonauts worth buying?

87% of 5,041 Steam user reviews for Xenonauts are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 77.

When was Xenonauts released?

Xenonauts released on July 17, 2014, developed by Goldhawk Interactive and published by Goldhawk Interactive.

What platforms is Xenonauts available on?

Xenonauts is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

When do Xenonauts prices drop?

Xenonauts last hit a new low of $4.99 on March 19, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $17.31. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Xenonauts?

The cheapest Xenonauts price right now is $17.31 at Kinguin, 31% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $4.99 at Steam on Mar 19, 2026 — the current best price is 247% above it.

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