# XCOM®: Enemy Within

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id881270303](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id881270303)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id881270303`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 2K
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (5,614 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-10-27
- **First published:** 2014-11-13
- **Size:** 3.28 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcom-enemy-within/id881270303)
- **Website:** [https://www.2k.com/games](https://www.2k.com/games)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.take2games.com/privacy/](http://www.take2games.com/privacy/)

## Description

XCOM®: Enemy Within is a standalone expansion to the 2012 strategy game XCOM: Enemy Unknown, now available on iOS. It preserves the core turn-based gameplay and adds even more content, including new soldiers, abilities, maps, missions, and a refreshed multiplayer experience.

Highlights include the Genetics Lab for powerful genetic modifications and the Cybernetics Lab for mechanized cyber-suits, plus new weapons and equipment from the Foundry. Players will face new alien threats, EXALT, and the Meld resource, driving new technologies and upgrades. A revamped campaign adds fresh story elements and expanded challenge across new missions and maps.

## Rankings

- #25,491 — Overall
- #48 — x

## Review summary

XCOM: Enemy Within on iOS delivers deep, rewarding turn-based strategy with base management and nostalgic XCOM charm, and is notably portable and affordable. However, many reviews cite recurring iOS stability issues, including crashes and tutorial soft-locks, plus input problems from absent controller support and clumsy touch controls. Audio problems also appear in multiple reviews. Fixing stability, adding controller support, and smoothing controls would significantly improve the mobile experience while preserving the strong gameplay core that fans love.

### Pros

- Deep, engaging turn-based strategy with combat, base management, and tech progression.
- Nostalgia and long-time XCOM fans' appeal, with praise for a classic series on mobile.
- Portable on iOS with accessible play and good value (free download / affordable).
- Positive reception from players who consider it a standout XCOM experience on mobile.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability issues on iOS (mission end crashes, tutorial soft-locks, general instability).
- Lack of controller support and clunky touch controls/camera improvements needed.
- Audio problems such as hijacked audio output or missing sound/music after reinstall.

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