Boson X
Fast arcade runner through a rotating particle accelerator
Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney · Published by Shape Shop · Released Sep 15, 2014
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 1,583
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 5
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 7 years ago
- Dec 30, 2018
What is Boson X?
Boson X is a 3D arcade runner set inside a rotating particle accelerator. You guide a physicist around its interior, jumping gaps and building speed through 18 levels in a search for a new particle.
For you if...
- +you like fast arcade runners that demand precise timing
- +you prefer single-player challenges divided into levels
Not for you if...
- −you want relaxed play instead of unforgiving timing
- −you prefer powerups or experience-based progression
- −you need to avoid flashing lights
What players say
92% of 1,583 reviews are positive
Players praise the simple running loop and say it keeps them coming back.
Screenshots and trailer
Boson X system requirements
Minimum: OpenGL 1.5, 0.5 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Boson X?
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- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- 2GHz
- Graphics
- OpenGL 1.5
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 20 MB available space
Does Boson X have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Boson X run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- 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
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 18
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Boson X 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam