Xenonauts is a Simulation, Strategy game from Goldhawk Interactive with a 86% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Goldhawk Interactive
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 86% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *:Windows 8 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 Processor:Intel 2 GHz Memory:1 GB RAM Graphics:Integrated Graphics Hard Drive:3 GB HD space Sound:Integrated Monitor:1280×720 pixels minimum
- Recommended
- Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card Hard Drive:Solid State Hard Drive
macOS
- Minimum
- OS:OSX 10.6 or better Processor:Intel 2 GHz Memory:1 GB RAM Graphics:Integrated Graphics Hard Drive:3 GB HD space Sound:Integrated Monitor:1280×720 pixels minimum
- Recommended
- Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card Hard Drive:Solid State Hard Drive
Linux
- Minimum
- OS:Any Linux distribution since 2010 Processor:Intel 2 GHz Memory:1 GB RAM Graphics:Integrated Graphics Hard Drive:3 GB HD space Sound:Integrated Monitor:1280×720 pixels minimum
- Recommended
- Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card Hard Drive:Solid State Hard Drive
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Xenonauts is worth a closer look if you want tactical combat, management, strong atmosphere, and emotional story.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, nautical, and tactical combat.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness and repetition or grind.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
Steam review snapshots
It was still enjoyable, and could be played to its conclusion, but the version which emerged as the Community Edition – essentially…[i]Xenonauts[/i] locates its action in 1979, drawing on the paranoid and fearful atmosphere of the Cold War.Its commitment to turn-based tactical combat combined with strategic base management offers an experience that’s both demanding and deeply rewarding.Since ground combat is all about moving with cover and managing risk, it's odd that the cover system is probably the single…Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.