Games like Xevious on Xbox

3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Xevious (1983) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Ikaruga at € 9,99. One is made by independent developers.

Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.

Other devices: PlayStation 3 Steam Deck 3

Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.

Xeno Crisis Indie

€ 12,99

An indie arena shooter with a retro arcade look and dual-target shooting in the Xevious lineage.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Xeno Crisis runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Ikaruga

€ 9,99

A modern vertical shoot 'em up with a polarity-switching mechanic and precise arcade design.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Verified

Ikaruga runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.

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Namco Museum Archives Vol. 2

€ 19,99

Eleven more Namco classics emulated faithfully, with Xevious among them.

Available on
PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android phone Android tablet PlayStation Xbox Switch Steam Deck Untested

Namco Museum Archives Vol. 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Untested.

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Not on Xbox

These alternatives to Xevious are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:

All 4 games like Xevious