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X-COM: Interceptor

X-COM: Interceptor overview

MicroProse Software, Inc | Sep 4, 2008 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC

StrategySci-fiSpaceSpace SimFlightSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)11,658
  • Revenue (VGI)$37,603
  • Review score55% positive

X-COM: Interceptor dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)11,658
  • Revenue (VGI)$37,603
  • Review score55% positive
  • Total reviews221
  • Release dateSep 4, 2008
  • DeveloperMicroProse Software, Inc
  • Publisher2K

Genres: Strategy

Company pages: Developer: MicroProse Software, IncPublisher: 2K

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Game overview

Overview

X-COM: Interceptor comes from MicroProse Software, Inc and is published by 2K. It arrived on Steam on Sep 4, 2008, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

X-COM: Interceptor's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 55% positive across 221 reviews.

Language and system requirements

X-COM: Interceptor is available in 1 languages including:

English

5 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumMicrosoft® 2000/XP/Vista®Pentium 166MHz or better16Mb RAMMust be capable of 16-bit graphics (High Color) and have a minimum of 2MB of video RAM Hard Drive: 60 MB Hard Disk SpaceNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

X-COM: Interceptor has sold up to 11,658 units and has 162 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $37,603. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

X-COM: Interceptor overview details

X-COM: Interceptor combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space. You must strategically equip your X-COM fighters, amass a formidable arsenal and then fulfill your mandate by going head-to-head with the devious element. The action is fast. And the opposing forces are wicked. But if you are smart, diligent and quick, you will prevail in a masterfully fought campaign to save our planet from perilous collapse. Features: Wreak complete destruction in an addictive and seamless combination of combat action and strategy. Mastermind your plan by purchasing equipment, hiring pilots and researching new technologies. Pilot your own X-COM attack ship in a face-to-face 3D real-time first person environment.

SteamPulse editorial summary

X-COM: Interceptor is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 55% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameX-COM: Interceptor
Steam App ID7730
Typegame
Release dateSep 4, 2008
DeveloperMicroProse Software, Inc
Publisher2K
Price$4.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresStrategy
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteNot available

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak2
Positive reviews122
Negative reviews99
Total reviews221
Positive percent55%
Review typeMixed
Recommendations162
Average playtime321 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateSep 4, 2008
Official Steam feed update (UTC)5 January 2012 - 18:00:00 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/7730
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/7730/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/7730
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for X-COM: Interceptor

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for X-COM: Interceptor?

X-COM: Interceptor's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 05:58:36 UTC, with a tracked peak of 2 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 5 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is X-COM: Interceptor growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 1 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for X-COM: Interceptor?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (43.4%), United Kingdom (18.9%), Canada (11.3%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (36.2%), United Kingdom (15.7%), Canada (9%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (43.9%), United Kingdom (15.9%), Canada (8.6%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (31.4%), United Kingdom (12.7%), Canada (7.8%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for X-COM: Interceptor?

X-COM: Interceptor currently sits at 55% positive across 221 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 122 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mixed.

How much follower and Twitch attention does X-COM: Interceptor have?

X-COM: Interceptor currently has about 702 tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for X-COM: Interceptor?

X-COM: Interceptor is currently listed at $4.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 162, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mixed

55% positive, 122 positive, 99 negative

Price and discount

$4.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Family Sharing

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 4 September 2008

DLC and packages

X-COM: InterceptorBuy X-COM: Interceptor #962$4.99X-COM: Complete PackBuy X-COM: Interceptor #964$14.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Supported OS: Microsoft® 2000/XP/Vista® Processor: Pentium 166MHz or better Memory: 16Mb RAM Graphics: Must be capable of 16-bit graphics (High Color) and have a minimum of 2MB of video RAM Hard Drive: 60 MB Hard Disk Space

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