Xeno Crisis

Twin-stick arena shooter with weapon pickups and between-area equipment upgrades

Bitmap Bureau · Released Oct 28, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 211
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Feb 11, 2020
Minimum PC: 512MB VRAM; 1 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Xeno Crisis?

Xeno Crisis is a top-down shooter about marines confronting an alien infestation at a research outpost. You shoot through enemy-filled arenas, search for survivors, and manage ammunition across seven areas whose layouts change each playthrough. Some enemies require flanking or carefully timed attacks.

For you if...

+you want to coordinate with a friend in local co-op

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving action over demanding arcade-style challenges

What players say

84% of 211 reviews are positive

Players praise the shooting, pixel art, and Genesis-style soundtrack. Complaints focus on awkward controls and difficulty that some players consider unfair.

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Xeno Crisis system requirements

Minimum: 512MB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8.x/10
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: 512MB VRAM
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 400 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: 2 player requires at least one controller

Does Xeno Crisis have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Xeno Crisis run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 32
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Xeno Crisis 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