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Is Xenocide worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade shooter fans who want survival against enemy hordes
- Players who want to customize a loadout with weapons and grenades
- Friends looking for a local co-op shooter
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-led campaign may find the focus on fighting endless enemy waves repetitive.
- Those who prefer combat without environmental hazards may hit a wall while avoiding dangerous contraptions during fights.
- Players looking for online co-op may not find the multiplayer mode they want.
Our take on Xenocide
Players looking for a story-led campaign may bounce off the repeated arena fights against endless hordes. Groups expecting to join remotely may also hit a wall at the co-op system, which is described as local play.
What is Xenocide?
Xenocide is a top-down arcade shooter about surviving an endless horde of enemies.
The game features five arenas, including cities, graveyards, and a trailer park, with varied environments, mechanics, and enemies. Players can customize their loadout with weapons and grenades, and choose from a pool of eighteen power-ups. Local co-op allows a friend to join as an ally. Players fight through danger zones while avoiding hazardous contraptions, and can take part in leaderboards.
How Xenocide plays
- 01Five arenas
- The settings include cities, graveyards, and a trailer park, with varied mechanics and enemies.
- 02Loadout customization
- Players can select weapons and grenades to suit their preferred play style.
- 03Power-up selection
- Players choose from a pool of eighteen power-ups.
- 04Local co-op
- A friend can join as an ally during play.
- 05Leaderboards
- The game includes leaderboards for players to ascend.
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Xenocide: platforms & release
Is Xenocide worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want survival against enemy hordes. Skip it if: players seeking a story-led campaign may find the focus on fighting endless enemy waves repetitive.
Where can I download Xenocide?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Xenocide's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Xenocide on?
Windows only.
