XO
Real-time space strategy about building a fleet while being hunted
Jumpdrive Studios · Released Dec 2, 2019 · Early Access
ActionIndieRPGSimulationStrategy
Early Access, no updates for over a year
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 87% of 89
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 1 year ago
- Jun 26, 2025
What is XO?
XO is an early access space strategy roguelite played in real time with pause. In each single-player run, you flee to save humanity, recruiting ships, gathering resources, upgrading vessels, and navigating faction disputes. Each ship consumes supplies but adds capabilities such as firepower, food production, repairs, or storage.
For you if...
- +you enjoy balancing the needs of competing political factions
- +you like managing civilian support ships alongside warships
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving runs without the risk of permanent losses
What players say
87% of 89 reviews are positive
Players praise the tension of staying on the move, the humor, and the short story encounters. Others find the pursuit too punishing, saying it cuts short exploration and interaction.
Screenshots and trailer
XO system requirements
Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run XO?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 SP1+
- Processor
- Core i5+
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 400 MB available space
Does XO have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does XO run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 22
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does XO 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
Tags
- Early Access
- Real-Time with Pause
- Roguelite
- RTS
- Story Rich
- Dark Humor
- Choices Matter
- Diplomacy
- Sci-fi
- Perma Death
- Dystopian
- Singleplayer
- 3D
- Survival
- Old School
- Pirates
Recent updates
- Jun 26, 2025 · Nvidia bug fix update: XO 1.49f “Arr Tee Exxed”
- Apr 28, 2025 · New update: XO 1.49e “Bloodless Victory”
- Jan 20, 2025 · Major Update! XO 1.49 “Antepenultimatesimal”
- Jan 26, 2024 · Bug Fix Update 1.48b2
- Dec 22, 2023 · Minor update 1.48b1