Comparison

XCOM 2 Collection vs Subnautica

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

XCOM 2 Collection

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Full game and DLC included
  • Mobile-optimized touch interface
  • Soldier customization
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

Subnautica

Explore a vast alien ocean planet, craft equipment, pilot submarines, and uncover mysteries to survive. This open-world adventure offers multiple game modes for different playstyles.

Highlights
  • Underwater exploration
  • Crafting and base building
  • Submarine piloting
  • Survival mechanics
  • Multiple game modes
  • Alien ocean planet setting
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*Make sure to check if your device is supported before playing Subnautica!* Subnautica is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean planet. A massive, open world full of wonder and peril awaits you! Descend into the depths, craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive. Unravel the mystery of this world teeming with creatures, both friendly and hostile, scattered with clues from a previous time. Play in Survival mode to experience the original challenge, or switch to Freedom or Creative mode to discover this oceanic planet without the pressures of thirst, hunger, or oxygen. FEATURES • SURVIVE - After crash landing on a vast underwater planet, the clock is ticking to find water, food, and to develop the equipment you need to explore. • EXPLORE - Manage your hunger, thirst, and oxygen supply as you dive into towering kelp forests, sunlit plateaus, bio-luminescent reefs, and winding cave systems. • SCAVENGE - Collect resources from the ocean around you. Venture deeper and further to find rarer resources, allowing you to craft more advanced items. • CRAFT - Build bases to shelter in, vehicles to pilot, tools for survival to aid you in navigating and adapting to this subaquatic landscape. • DISCOVER - What happened to this planet? What caused you to crash? Can you find a way to make it off the planet alive? • CUSTOMIZE - Play in Survival mode to experience the original challenge, or switch to Freedom or Creative mode to discover this oceanic planet without the pressures of thirst, hunger, or oxygen. CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE • Revamped interface – exclusive mobile UI with complete touch control • Game Center achievements • Cloud Save – Share your progress between iOS devices • Compatible with MFi controllers • iPhone 16 Optimization (including Pro Max) ----- *DEVICES NOT SUPPORTED (THE GAME WON'T WORK)*: - iPhone Xr, iPhone SE Gen 2 (2020) - iPad Mini Gen 5, iPad Air Gen 3, iPad Gen 8, iPad Gen 9 *SUPPORTED DEVICES ON LOW RESOLUTION ONLY*: - iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone SE Gen 3 (2022) - iPad Pro 10.5", iPad Mini Gen 6, iPad Air Gen 4, iPad Gen 10, iPad Pro 11" Gen 1, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 3 *SUPPORTED DEVICES* : - iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 AND ABOVE - iPad Pro 11" Gen 2, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 4, iPad Air Gen 5, iPad Pro 11" Gen 3, iPad Pro 11" Gen 4, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 5, iPad Pro 12.9" Gen 6 AND ABOVE

Screenshots

XCOM 2 Collection4 screens
Subnautica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Subnautica at $9.99 against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. Subnautica also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 and Subnautica $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subnautica holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of XCOM 2 Collection's written reviews are positive against 82% of Subnautica's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, Subnautica every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
XCOM 2 Collection versus Subnautica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCOM 2 CollectionSubnautica
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews82.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K1.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#56#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB2.2 GB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdUnknown Worlds

Customer experience

XCOM 2 Collection

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative27.5%

Subnautica

All ratings1,215 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews1,176 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.2%

User reviews

XCOM 2 Collection

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
  • 💎 Full game experience with DLC
  • 👍 Faithful port of PC version

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

Subnautica

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Flawless performance
  • 👍 Smooth UI and controls
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
  • 🎮 Faithful mobile port of the original game
  • 🔋 Good battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🗺️ Issues with map chunk loading and creature spawns

Bugs and requests

XCOM 2 Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change equipment
  • Crashes on certain missions
  • Disappearing save files
  • Issues with device compatibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
  • Improve camera controls and UI
  • Add more graphical settings

Subnautica

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound cuts out after using the seaglide
  • Reapers and ghost leviathans not spawning properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for iPad and Mac devices
  • Improved integration with iOS features

In-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

None

Subnautica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subnautica free?
Subnautica costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XCOM 2 Collection or Subnautica?
Subnautica is rated higher. XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do XCOM 2 Collection or Subnautica have ads?
Neither XCOM 2 Collection nor Subnautica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XCOM 2 Collection or Subnautica?
XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, and Subnautica every 8 days. Most recently, XCOM 2 Collection was updated on November 6, 2026 and Subnautica on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, XCOM 2 Collection or Subnautica?
XCOM 2 Collection currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Subnautica at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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