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Spirits of Xanadu

First-person sci-fi exploration aboard a deserted ship with hostile robots

Good Morning, Commander, allen trivette, Lee Williams · Published by Nightdive Studios · Released Mar 26, 2015

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 384
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Nov 16, 2017
Minimum PC
Dedicated with 512MB of V…
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Spirits of Xanadu?

This single-player, first-person adventure takes place aboard a research ship in an alternate 1980s, where you are sent to bring the vessel back to Earth. You search rooms, use computers, and investigate the crew's disappearance through voiced logs and documents while solving puzzles and fighting robots. An optional Peaceful setting makes the robots passive.

For you if...

  • +you prefer exploration and investigation over frequent combat
  • +you enjoy short adventures that reward careful observation

Not for you if...

  • −you want a map, objective markers, and clear directions

What players say

76% of 384 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and writing. Some find the requirements for certain endings too obscure, particularly when they depend on finding well-hidden notes.

Screenshots and trailer

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Spirits of Xanadu system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated with 512MB of V…, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP2 or later
Processor
2.451 GHz dual-core
Graphics
Dedicated graphics card with 512MB of VRAM and shader model 3.0
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows XP SP2 or later
Processor
3 GHz dual-core or better
Graphics
Dedicated graphics card with 512MB of VRAM and shader model 3.0
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Spirits of Xanadu have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Spirits of Xanadu 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
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • 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
25
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Spirits of Xanadu 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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