Released in 2007 by Altar Games, is often hailed as the peak of the "After" trilogy ( Aftermath , Aftershock ), offering a deep, Martian-based spin on the classic X-COM formula. Core Gameplay & Setting

: You manage a single, highly complex base. Instead of recruiting endless faceless soldiers, you work with a limited pool of around 30 specialists —scientists, technicians, and soldiers—each with unique names, backstories, and portraits.

: Missions use a pausable real-time system (Simultaneous Turn-Based). You can queue commands and set "auto-pause" triggers for events like sighting an enemy or a teammate being hit.

Unlike its predecessors set on a devastated Earth, Afterlight takes place on , where a small human colony must survive against ancient robotic guardians and rival alien factions while actively terraforming the planet.

: Characters can multi-class (e.g., a Soldier/Scientist) and require specific training for everything from using heavy armor to performing field medicine. Why It’s Unique UFO: Afterlight on Steam