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
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a USC: Counterforce folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
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.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 11. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.