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Boson X

Fast arcade runner through a rotating particle accelerator

Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney · Published by Shape Shop · Released Sep 15, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 1,583
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
4
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

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

Boson X system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
2GHz
Graphics
OpenGL 1.5
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
20 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
18
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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