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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2 GHz Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX Compatible graphics card with 32 MB of video memory DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2 GHz Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX Compatible graphics card with 32 MB of video memory DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Xanthiom 2

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Released June 12, 2026
sample: 73 reviews posted after launch (58 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 73 reviews (« Very Positive »)
10,99€ 7,36€ -33%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Exploration and intricate puzzles drive the experience, with players spending an average of over 10 hours delving into its world. The game holds a Very Positive rating, 97% of the 73 post‑release Steam reviews are positive.

What it's about: Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

In-game

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« Such a great game! Graphics are superb 👾 Gameplay is crisp 🎯 Pacing is fantastic 🏃🏼‍♂️ »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Superb, worth the money, a real homage to old shcool (but easier TBH) metroids and NES-era games. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 17 h played
« This is a great game that is very polished! A lot bigger of a game than I thought! Nice graphics and gameplay! I highly recommend buying this game! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played
« Nice, litte, not too long Metroid-like. Does not rely on spike-levels, overly long backtracking to bosses and precision platforming to create "difficulty". »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played
« Been looking forward to this one for a long time and I can safely say that Mr. MathanGames COOKED. These gun mods are insane. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Well done. Also, ignore the negative review - no idea what they actually were trying to say. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« this is neat and actually what clockwork ambrosia probably should have been. lots of gun puzzles and feels like the old exploration style of snes metroid »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played

In players' words

« Such a great game! Graphics are superb 👾 Gameplay is crisp 🎯 Pacing is fantastic 🏃🏼‍♂️ »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Been looking forward to this one for a long time and I can safely say that Mr. MathanGames COOKED. These gun mods are insane. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Superb, worth the money, a real homage to old shcool (but easier TBH) metroids and NES-era games. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 17 h played
« Well done. Also, ignore the negative review - no idea what they actually were trying to say. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« This is a great game that is very polished! A lot bigger of a game than I thought! Nice graphics and gameplay! I highly recommend buying this game! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played
« this is neat and actually what clockwork ambrosia probably should have been. lots of gun puzzles and feels like the old exploration style of snes metroid »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played
« Nice, litte, not too long Metroid-like. Does not rely on spike-levels, overly long backtracking to bosses and precision platforming to create "difficulty". »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
98 % pos · n=57
Content / longevity
93 % pos · n=28
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
89 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
80 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay575610
Content / longevity282611
Story / writing141220
Graphics / art11902
Audio / music9801
Interface / UX9801
Multiplayer5401
Performance4400
Value for money2101
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
83 % (n=6)
2-10h
96 % (n=27)
10-25h
100 % (n=36)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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LIVE BushinStyle6 3 viewers · EN — Super Metroid style game! YES!! 😊 !soundcloud for music i made

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines with 56 positive mentions out of 57 total
  • Content depth shows 26 positive mentions out of 28, highlighting extensive systems
  • Exploration and puzzles each appear in 8 frequent‑keyword mentions, underscoring the core loop
  • Players who invest >10 hours (36 mentions) all report positive experiences (100%)

Weaknesses

  • Graphics receive 2 negative mentions out of 11 total, indicating visual concerns
  • Audio has 1 negative mention among 9, pointing to occasional sound issues
  • Price is split, with 1 positive and 1 negative mention, suggesting mixed value perception
  • A single bug report registers as a negative, hinting at isolated stability hiccups

Who is it for?

Fans of Metroidvania‑style exploration, deep puzzle solving and extensive weapon customisation will find Xanthiom 2 rewarding.

Is Xanthiom 2 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 73 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 7,36€ (33% off).

Verdict

Overall, Xanthiom 2 delivers a highly praised adventure, with near‑perfect scores in gameplay and content. Minor visual and audio flaws, plus a divided view on price, keep the rating from being flawless, but the experience remains compelling for genre enthusiasts.

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Xanthiom 2: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

exploration (8)puzzles (8)customisation (6)nostalgie (6)metroidvania (5)replayability (4)gun_customisation (4)customisation armes (4)gun_mods (3)qualité de vie (3)modifications armes (3)mods (2)

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