Underplayed Gems

Xeno Crisis (2019)

Xeno Crisis cover
Developer
Bitmap Bureau
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action
Rating
4.3 of 5, 215 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relentless, arcade-style run-and-gun that feels like a chaotic and gory retro shooter with procedurally generated arenas demanding quick reflexes.

fast-pacedintenseretrogoryarcade-likerepetitivecooperativechaotic

What players say

Players praise the chiptune soundtrack and Smash TV-inspired action, but nearly everyone agrees the difficulty is punishing. A notorious mechanic locks the final boss behind a no-continues run, which many call unfair. Some also find the 8-way aiming and long levels frustrating, and a few report the game crashes on PC.

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Screenshots

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