Underplayed Gems

Zaxoid (2026)

Zaxoid cover
Developer
M80 Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, adrenaline-pumping blast of retro-style twin-stick chaos where you must strategically split focus between ship upgrades and city defense.

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What players say

Players compare Zaxoid favorably to Geometry Wars and Super Stardust HD, noting its blend of twin-stick shooting with roguelite upgrades for both ship and base. The difficulty is high, with some players finding the early upgrade pool limited. The game rewards grinding for one more run.

Trailer

Screenshots

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