Rank 01Why this
Shares twin stick shooting and upgrade system with Xeno Crisis.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Xeno Crisis
- 33 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Xeno Crisis also play
The closest matches to Xeno Crisis: KILL KNIGHT, Sektori, Neon Chrome, Alien Breed: Impact, and Mega City Force. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares twin stick shooting with Xeno Crisis.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2016
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Alien Breed: Impact
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Aliens, like Xeno Crisis.
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Mega City Force
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Bitmap Bureau
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 79% of 126 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- High replay value with multiple modes
- Mastering enemy behaviors is essential
- Pixel art authenticity feels like a genesis throwback
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Xeno Crisis at current Steam store prices.
Droid Assault
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Xeno Crisis.
A Fistful of Gun
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
Tower 57
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
Shadowgrounds
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Aliens, like Xeno Crisis.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Xeno Crisis, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Aliens, like Xeno Crisis.
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Xeno Crisis.
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
POSTAL
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
Evil Egg
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and upgrade system with Xeno Crisis.
Alien Swarm
Why this: Also Aliens and Top-Down Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
KILL KNIGHT
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and upgrade system with Xeno Crisis.
Sektori
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
Mega City Force
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Xeno Crisis.
God's Trigger
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Xeno Crisis.
More from Bitmap Bureau
Other recommendable Steam games by Bitmap Bureau, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Why this: Same retro mood as Xeno Crisis.
Final Vendetta
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Xeno Crisis.
88 Heroes
Why this: Same challenging mood as Xeno Crisis.
About Xeno Crisis
The closest matches to Xeno Crisis: KILL KNIGHT, Sektori, Neon Chrome, Alien Breed: Impact, and Mega City Force. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Xeno Crisis is your kind of game, the closest matches are KILL KNIGHT, Sektori and Neon Chrome — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and intense, and single out its ammo management and character selection. 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 Xeno Crisis: Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Is Xeno Crisis worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 126 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- High replay value with multiple modes
- Mastering enemy behaviors is essential
- Pixel art authenticity feels like a genesis throwback
- Satisfying adrenaline rush from tough runs
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I want to love this game but I just can’t. I’ve put 8 hrs into this and have had some fun but I’ve come to the realization that the game is incredibly unfair. I was expecting a very difficult game that the more I played the better I would…”
People who play it also play: KILL KNIGHT, Sektori, Neon Chrome
Frequently asked about Xeno Crisis
Can I run it?
Is Xeno Crisis verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Xeno Crisis 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 Xeno Crisis cost?
Xeno Crisis is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Xeno Crisis have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Xeno Crisis supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Xeno Crisis?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Xeno Crisis are KILL KNIGHT, Sektori, Neon Chrome.
Who developed Xeno Crisis?
Xeno Crisis was developed by Bitmap Bureau.