Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown co-op?

XCOM: Enemy Unknown does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.

Does XCOM: Enemy Unknown have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

How many people play XCOM: Enemy Unknown?

About 590 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — online multiplayer. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based & grand strategy game released in 2012, 93% positive on Steam (56,414 reviews), with 590 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerSingle-player tooStrategy · Turn-based & grand strategy

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Steam tags: Turn-Based Strategy, Tactical, Strategy, Sci-fi, Turn-Based, Aliens, Singleplayer, Base-Building

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Quick answers

Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown co-op?: XCOM: Enemy Unknown does not list co-op on Steam; it has Online multiplayer, Single-player too.
Does XCOM: Enemy Unknown have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
How many people play XCOM: Enemy Unknown?: About 590 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.