Worth it, length, price, and deals

Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown worth it?

Developer: Firaxis Games

Verdict

Excellent value

Best current deal

$14.99

Steam

Cost / hour

$0.56

Based on best available price

Steam reviews

93%

58,466 total reviews

Quality-adjusted $/hr

$0.60

Cost/hr ÷ positive review ratio

Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown worth it?

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is excellent value at $14.99 from Steam. The estimate uses about 26.7 hours of playtime, giving a current cost of $0.56 per hour. Steam players are 93% positive across 58,466 reviews.

Summary

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How long is XCOM: Enemy Unknown?

Main story

26.7 hours

Main + extras

38.0 hours

Completionist

70.3 hours

Price and value

Steam price

Current Steam price

$14.99

Best price source

Used for $0.56 per hour

Steam

Purchase timing

Should you buy XCOM: Enemy Unknown or wait?

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Potential savings

N/A

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