X-Com III demo for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This strategy combat game offers engaging gameplay with real-time or turn-based tactical combat, improved graphics, and enhanced strategic elements for an immersive alien invasion experience.

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Pros
- Features both real-time and turn-based tactical combat modes
- SVGA graphics offer visual improvements
- Enhanced strategic gameplay over previous titles
- Realistic tactical squad combat simulation
- Research and manufacture new weapons and armor
Cons
- Detailed narrative focus is limited
- Requires strategic planning and resource management
- Potential for repetitive combat encounters

X-Com III demo for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 17, 1997

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 10

Additional Requirements: 486/100, DOS 5.0 or later or Windows 95, 16MB RAM, 25MB disk space

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Total Downloads: 117,070

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.6/5

31 User Votes

Good
November 25, 2004
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Unspeakable good....
October 31, 2002
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August 10, 2002
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good game
March 15, 2002
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good game
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March 3, 2002
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eragrtwer
Best game ever.
December 25, 2001
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The pausible real-time is genius. This game contains everything a strategy game should.
this is cool
October 21, 2001
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From the reviews I've read it seems that this game is Better than the rest but I would like to know if someone could e-mail me some cheats and soldier customizer file's for Xcom: UFO Defense?
all you need is some patience at the beginning
September 23, 2001
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everything seems very confusing at the beginning... but the more you play and understand what to do and how to do it, X-Com becomes a game you cannot leave. It`s a cool game with a great story, very clever details and action action action... DON'T GET HURT
Very fun and addictive!
July 25, 2001
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You could play this game for hours!
Better than the best
June 5, 2001
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Developer’s Description

Engage the alien enemy in the third of the X-COM games.