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UFO: Afterlight

Developed by Altar Games · Published by Bohemia Interactive

IndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 6, 2014 Price$1.39 Metacritic71/100 Steam reviews365

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.39
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic71/100
Steam reviews365
Languages9

Overview

An indie, strategy game by Altar Games, published by Bohemia Interactive — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 65% positive of 517
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players7
Player-voted tags:StrategyTacticalSci-fiReal-Time with PauseIndieAliensSingleplayerTurn-BasedMarsViolentRPGTurn-Based Strategy

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for UFO: Afterlight.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Pentium® III or AMD® Athlon - 1GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® GeForce™ 5700 or ATI Radeon® 9500 *
  • Storage: 2550 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: *Intel integrated cards are not supported at this time. We are looking into a fix.

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Pentium® III or AMD® Athlon - 2GHz
  • Memory: 768 MB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® GeForce™ 6600 or ATI Radeon® 9700 Pro or better*
  • Storage: 2550 MB available space

Supported languages (9)

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainCzechHungarianPolishRussian

UFO: Afterlight FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is UFO: Afterlight?

Steam classifies UFO: Afterlight as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Altar Games. The story is situated on Mars. It starts where UFO: Aftermath left off and runs simultaneously with UFO: Aftershock. While the Laputans on Earth are fighting Wargots and Starghosts and finding out what caused the destruction of their home planet, a small colony on Mars is trying to survive and flourish.

How much does UFO: Afterlight cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists UFO: Afterlight at $1.39. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is UFO: Afterlight single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for UFO: Afterlight: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is UFO: Afterlight on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists UFO: Afterlight for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is UFO: Afterlight out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 6, 2014.

What platforms is UFO: Afterlight on?

UFO: Afterlight is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is UFO: Afterlight single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does UFO: Afterlight cost?

Steam lists it at $1.39.

What is UFO: Afterlight's Metacritic score?

UFO: Afterlight has a Metacritic score of 71/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made UFO: Afterlight?

UFO: Afterlight is developed by Altar Games and published by Bohemia Interactive.

Where to get UFO: Afterlight

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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