Underplayed Gems

Xanthiom Zero (2023)

Xanthiom Zero cover
Developer
MathanGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 143 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tough old-school voyage into a alien planet's depths, built around methodical item hunting and weapon customization.

retro metroidvaniaatmospheric explorationchallenging combatpixel graphicsdifficultsingleplayerside scrollercontroller friendly

What players say

Players finish it in 3-6 hours and praise its tight pacing, but opinions split on the music and backtracking. Gun modifiers add variety, and the game captures the feel of classic Metroid.

Screenshots

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