Rank 01Games like Xanthiom Zero
- 22 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Xanthiom Zero also play
The closest matches to Xanthiom Zero: Zexion, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Primal Planet, BLADECHIMERA, and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Xanthiom Zero.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Xanthiom Zero.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Xanthiom Zero.
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Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon variety with Xanthiom Zero.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Xanthiom Zero
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- 2Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Xanthiom Zero.
- 95% of 132 reviews
- 3Primal Planet
Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Xanthiom Zero.
- 90% of 299 reviews
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Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon variety with Xanthiom Zero.
- 92% of 326 reviews
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Shares weapon variety and checkpoint based progression with Xanthiom Zero.
- 92% of 1,343 reviews
- 10Guns of Fury
Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon customization with Xanthiom Zero.
- 88% of 468 reviews
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Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint based progression with Xanthiom Zero.
- 83% of 471 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: MathanGames
- Price: $4.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 114 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Built in randomizer adds replayability
- Built in randomizer for endless replayability
- Dense exploration with secrets hidden but not cryptic
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Xanthiom Zero at current Steam store prices.
Quarion
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Xanthiom Zero.
1 Screen Platformer
Why this: Same retro mood as Xanthiom Zero.
Rex Rocket
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with Xanthiom Zero.
Spaceport Hope
Why this: Shares boss fights and exploration with Xanthiom Zero.
Owlboy
Why this: Shares exploration with Xanthiom Zero.
OUTBUDDIES DX
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Xanthiom Zero.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Zexion
Why this: Shares randomizer and metroidvania exploration with Xanthiom Zero.
Primal Planet
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and character progression with Xanthiom Zero.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Xanthiom Zero.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration with Xanthiom Zero.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon variety with Xanthiom Zero.
About Xanthiom Zero
The closest matches to Xanthiom Zero: Zexion, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Primal Planet, BLADECHIMERA, and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Xanthiom Zero is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zexion, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores and Primal Planet — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and nostalgic, and single out its biome exploration and boss fights. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Xanthiom Zero: Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Is Xanthiom Zero worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 114 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $4.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Built in randomizer adds replayability
- Built in randomizer for endless replayability
- Dense exploration with secrets hidden but not cryptic
- Dense map design with secrets in every area
People who play it also play: Zexion, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Primal Planet
Frequently asked about Xanthiom Zero
Can I run it?
Is Xanthiom Zero verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Xanthiom Zero is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Xanthiom Zero cost?
Xanthiom Zero is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Xanthiom Zero?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Xanthiom Zero are Zexion, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, Primal Planet.
Who developed Xanthiom Zero?
Xanthiom Zero was developed by MathanGames.