Xion

VR shoot 'em up with custom-built ships and destructible scenery

Zenz VR · Released Aug 29, 2018

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Oct 25, 2018
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 970; 4 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Xion?

A single-player sci-fi arcade shooter set across randomized levels, from cities and volcanic landscapes to outer space. You design and upgrade a spaceship, shoot through enemies and block-built terrain, and fight a boss at the end of each level.

For you if...

+you enjoy retro arcade shooters and dense enemy fire
+you like experimenting with spaceship parts and weapon layouts

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower combat with fewer threats to track

What players say

63% of 54 reviews are positive

Players praise flying a ship in VR and the retro shooting. Common complaints concern awkward menus, ship-building controls, and bugs, including unreliable hit detection. A recent reviewer also reports that the game lacks a save function.

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Xion system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 or greater
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Xion have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Xion 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
Steam features: Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Xion 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam