Xenosis

Side-scrolling metroidvania with blaster combat in an alien-infested temple

Noah Lee · Published by USC Games · Released May 14, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; May 12, 2023
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 0.5 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Xenosis?

In this single-player 2D metroidvania, you explore an ancient temple in search of an escape. You choose among branching paths, solve platforming puzzles, and upgrade your blaster while fighting alien insectoids and mechanical defenses.

For you if...

+you like choosing your route and hunting for secrets

Not for you if...

−you want to explore with friends rather than alone

What players say

75% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise the platforming and visual style. The most common complaints concern the short length and a sense that it feels more like a demo than a finished game.

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Xenosis system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 0.5 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with at least 512MB of VRAM
Memory: 512 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Xenosis have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Xenosis run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Xenosis use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam