Xanthiom Zero

Buy95%

Very Positive · 150 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

MathanGames · Metroidvania · Jul 28, 2023

Player review score
95%
Very Positive
Price
$4.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
10
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Xanthiom Zero?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 150 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 132 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise13% are divided12% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
37 of 132 sampled reviews raised it
Xanthiom Zero is an impressive indie Metroidvania developed and published by MathanGames that successfully blends retro design philosophy with modern gameplay refinement.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
24 of 132 sampled reviews raised it
I will be having another go on a higher difficulty as it was lots of fun.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
12 of 132 sampled reviews raised it
I wont spoil the story but its genuinely gripping, delivered in small dialogues with npc's and wall carvings but not too much you want to skip through the text.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
10 of 132 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Xanthiom Zero embraces a pixel-art style that feels both nostalgic and modern.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
10 of 132 sampled reviews raised it
Whether focusing on precision attacks, rapid-fire offense, or specialized utility, there is considerable freedom in how combat can be approached.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 132 sampled reviews raised it
Combined with effective sound effects, the audio design helps immerse players in the world and reinforces the sense of adventure that drives the experience.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay37 reviews
Difficulty24 reviews
Story12 reviews
Graphics10 reviews
Combat10 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface
100% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$4.99

The lowest we've tracked is $0.99.

7 points recordedtoday · $4.99

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