Game Overview
A remote planetary body becomes the stage for a slow-burning military sci-fi mystery, where a commando unit investigates the remnants of an alien threat that refuses to stay understood. USC: Counterforce combines retro-styled presentation with demanding turn-based tactics, giving every corridor, sealed door, and hostile encounter a tense, methodical edge. The mood is closer to classic space-horror strategy than a power fantasy: your soldiers are capable, but bad positioning or poor preparation can turn a routine sweep into a disaster. Beneath the mission briefings lies a larger story whose discoveries carry consequences beyond M-8322 itself.
Commanding the squad means managing more than movement points and gunfire. Each operative develops through a classless skill structure, allowing specialists to emerge naturally through chosen passive abilities, equipment, and upgrades rather than fixed roles. Battles support close-quarters weapons, firearms, different ammunition types, armor choices, and a sizeable inventory of practical tools, so players can breach aggressively, establish defensive positions, or use smarter solutions. Hacking gear, deployable turrets, mines, and other devices make planning as important as shooting, while the detailed character statistics reward players who pay attention to squad composition and resource use.
Its strongest appeal is the freedom to build a team around personal tactical habits rather than being forced into a rigid party template. The retro aesthetic gives the game an old-school PC tactics character, but its loadout depth and layered systems aim at players who enjoy studying equipment and preparing for uncertain missions. Fans of X-COM, Jagged Alliance, or tense Alien-inspired squad scenarios should find plenty to like in its deliberate combat and hostile atmosphere. Newcomers can enjoy the straightforward turn-based structure, but veterans of complex tactical RPGs are the ones most likely to appreciate how many solutions its tools can create.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to USC: Counterforce.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5 4th gen., AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia 1060 / AMD Radeon 380X, 4 GB dedicated VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: Not required
- Additional Notes: Keyboard+mouse required
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for USC: Counterforce (v1.01.0x & ALL DLC)?
After extracting USC: Counterforce (v1.01.0x & ALL DLC), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 4.48 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.