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XEL

XEL

Released: 7/12/2022

The Save the World Edition contains XEL as well as the official Soundtrack, Artbook and Comic A Lost Friend and is a great way to show appreciation for the developers, while simultaneously supporting a good cause. Assemble Entertainment will donate 10% of the proceeds for every sold Save the World Edition to Sea Watch, in order to help refugees from distress at sea! UNCOVER XEL’S DARK PAST XEL is a 3D action-adventure set in a sci-fi fantasy setting. Play as Reid, shipwrecked on the strange world of XEL. Without any recollection of her former life, it is up to you to unravel her past and connection to XEL. Ready your sword and shield as you explore the overworld of XEL and dive into imposing dungeons full of unforeseen threats and challenging puzzles. Throughout your journey you will make new friends and foes, find new gadgets as well as being able to jump through time and space. As Reid delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding XEL, she discovers an endless cycle of peril. Will she be able to break free from it and what will it take? AN ASS-KICKING 3D ACTION-ADVENTURE THROUGH SPACE AND TIME Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past A vibrant overworld and challenging dungeons await to be explored and mastered Help Reid figure out who she is and why she is stranded on this strange place Hack and slash your way through gone-haywire-robot-minions and face the exotic wildlife of XEL Solve time bending puzzles and make use of your arsenal of gadgets OLD-SCHOOL GAMEPLAY MEETS NEW-SCHOOL FEATURES A classic top-down 3D action-adventure awaits XEL offers a well-crafted combat system with dodging, parrying and gadgets. Upgrade your weapon, shield and gadgets to kick even more ass Unique abilities will let you jump through time to traverse prior inaccessible areas or encounter foes in a weaker state and bend the rules of space The dungeons and puzzles in XEL will put your wits as well as your guts to the test THE WORLD OF XEL AWAITS Experience an intriguing sci-fi fantasy tale with a strong emphasis on story-telling, combat and puzzling Meet a memorable cast of characters and engage in witty and charming dialogues Discover time-distorted areas that allow you to take a glimpse behind the curtain that led to the downfall of this strange place Interact with your environment and actively engage with NPCs A TIMELESS SOUNDTRACK AND VISUALS XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff

The Save the World Edition contains XEL as well as the official Soundtrack, Artbook and Comic A Lost Friend and is a great way to show appreciation for the developers, while simultaneously supporting a good cause. Assemble Entertainment will donate 10% of the proceeds for every sold Save the World Edition to Sea Watch, in order to help refugees from distress at sea! UNCOVER XEL’S DARK PAST XEL is a 3D action-adventure set in a sci-fi fantasy setting. Play as Reid, shipwrecked on the strange world of XEL. Without any recollection of her former life, it is up to you to unravel her past and connection to XEL. Ready your sword and shield as you explore the overworld of XEL and dive into imposing dungeons full of unforeseen threats and challenging puzzles. Throughout your journey you will make new friends and foes, find new gadgets as well as being able to jump through time and space. As Reid delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding XEL, she discovers an endless cycle of peril. Will she be able to break free from it and what will it take? AN ASS-KICKING 3D ACTION-ADVENTURE THROUGH SPACE AND TIME Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past A vibrant overworld and challenging dungeons await to be explored and mastered Help Reid figure out who she is and why she is stranded on this strange place Hack and slash your way through gone-haywire-robot-minions and face the exotic wildlife of XEL Solve time bending puzzles and make use of your arsenal of gadgets OLD-SCHOOL GAMEPLAY MEETS NEW-SCHOOL FEATURES A classic top-down 3D action-adventure awaits XEL offers a well-crafted combat system with dodging, parrying and gadgets. Upgrade your weapon, shield and gadgets to kick even more ass Unique abilities will let you jump through time to traverse prior inaccessible areas or encounter foes in a weaker state and bend the rules of space The dungeons and puzzles in XEL will put your wits as well as your guts to the test THE WORLD OF XEL AWAITS Experience an intriguing sci-fi fantasy tale with a strong emphasis on story-telling, combat and puzzling Meet a memorable cast of characters and engage in witty and charming dialogues Discover time-distorted areas that allow you to take a glimpse behind the curtain that led to the downfall of this strange place Interact with your environment and actively engage with NPCs A TIMELESS SOUNDTRACK AND VISUALS XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff

The Save the World Edition contains XEL as well as the official Soundtrack, Artbook and Comic A Lost Friend and is a great way to show appreciation for the developers, while simultaneously supporting a good cause. Assemble Entertainment will donate 10% of the proceeds for every sold Save the World Edition to Sea Watch, in order to help refugees from distress at sea! UNCOVER XEL’S DARK PAST XEL is a 3D action-adventure set in a sci-fi fantasy setting. Play as Reid, shipwrecked on the strange world of XEL. Without any recollection of her former life, it is up to you to unravel her past and connection to XEL. Ready your sword and shield as you explore the overworld of XEL and dive into imposing dungeons full of unforeseen threats and challenging puzzles. Throughout your journey you will make new friends and foes, find new gadgets as well as being able to jump through time and space. As Reid delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding XEL, she discovers an endless cycle of peril. Will she be able to break free from it and what will it take? AN ASS-KICKING 3D ACTION-ADVENTURE THROUGH SPACE AND TIME Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past A vibrant overworld and challenging dungeons await to be explored and mastered Help Reid figure out who she is and why she is stranded on this strange place Hack and slash your way through gone-haywire-robot-minions and face the exotic wildlife of XEL Solve time bending puzzles and make use of your arsenal of gadgets OLD-SCHOOL GAMEPLAY MEETS NEW-SCHOOL FEATURES A classic top-down 3D action-adventure awaits XEL offers a well-crafted combat system with dodging, parrying and gadgets. Upgrade your weapon, shield and gadgets to kick even more ass Unique abilities will let you jump through time to traverse prior inaccessible areas or encounter foes in a weaker state and bend the rules of space The dungeons and puzzles in XEL will put your wits as well as your guts to the test THE WORLD OF XEL AWAITS Experience an intriguing sci-fi fantasy tale with a strong emphasis on story-telling, combat and puzzling Meet a memorable cast of characters and engage in witty and charming dialogues Discover time-distorted areas that allow you to take a glimpse behind the curtain that led to the downfall of this strange place Interact with your environment and actively engage with NPCs A TIMELESS SOUNDTRACK AND VISUALS XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff

Critics
47
Steam
47

Score Breakdown

46.7

Critic Average

19 reviews

47

Steam User Score

288 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-0.5
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-0.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

18 launch window (95%)1 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 19 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 46.7/100. Critics score this game 0.5 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 19)+
  1. Vincenzo D'Alcantaravia4News.it
    May 20, 2023·Late review
    45/100View review
    Steam 47.2/100 · -2.2 pts
  2. Cosmin VasileviaSoftpedia
    Sep 1, 2022·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 47.2/100 · +17.8 pts
  3. Alonzo NashviaThe Game Crater
    Aug 7, 2022·Launch window
    30/100View review
    Steam 47.2/100 · -17.2 pts
  4. Richard YorkviaChalgyr's Game Room
    Aug 4, 2022·Launch window
    45/100View review
    Steam 47.2/100 · -2.2 pts
  5. Matthew PolleselviaGaming Age
    Aug 2, 2022·Launch window
    25/100View review
    Steam 47.2/100 · -22.2 pts