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Play 90s classic X-Com – UFO Defense in the browser via WASM (legally)

Play 90s classic X-Com – UFO Defense in the browser via WASM (legally)

by mrmrcoleman·Mar 19, 2026·5 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

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WASM port of OpenXcom with IndexedDB saves — legal if you own the game data.

Strengths
  • •Clean legal approach — users provide their own purchased game data.
  • •IndexedDB persistence with export/import for cross-device save transfer.
Weaknesses
  • •WASM game ports are common now — DOSBox and similar exist.
  • •Built on OpenXcom's existing work, not original engine development.
Category
Gaming
Target Audience

Retro gamers, X-COM fans, browser gaming enthusiasts

Similar To

DOSBox · ClassicReload · Internet Archive's software library

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