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Indie action-adventure XEL is available now!

Along with developer Tiny Roar, we're excited to announce that XEL is now available on Steam!


Shipwrecked on an unfamiliar world, players take on the role of Reid, an unexpected heroine to the world she’s stranded on. Devoid of her past memories, Reid must traverse this strange planet, battling enemies and solving puzzling dungeons along the way. Partnered with her sassy companion Chap, Reid must unearth the secrets hiding in this forgotten world and reveal the connection she has to it, or else risk being trapped in the same pattern of destruction she is tasked with ending.



[h3]Save the World Edition[/h3]
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!


[h3]Check out the XEL release trailer here:[/h3]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


[h2]Uncover XEL’s dark past[/h2]
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?


[h2]An ass-kicking 3D action-adventure through space and time[/h2]
  • 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



[h2]Old-school gameplay meets new-school features[/h2]
  • 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



[h2]The world of XEL awaits[/h2]
  • 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


[h2]A timeless soundtrack and visuals[/h2]
  • XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff

XEL - Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Abenteuer startet auf dem PC und der Nintendo Switch



Die Welt von XEL erwartet euch. Erlebt eine fesselnde Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Story, die großen Wert auf Erzählung, Kampf und Rätsel legt.

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XEL, the Sci-Fi Adventure, Gets a Release Date and New Gameplay Trailer

Today, together with developer Tiny Roar, we are delighted to reveal the release date of our highly anticipated 3D action-adventure RPG, XEL, along with a new cinematic trailer previewing the game’s plot.

Crash landing on PC here on Steam and on July 12, 2022, XEL tells the epic sci-fi journey of Reid, a young woman who becomes stranded on a strange and exotic alien world. Together with her spirited sidekick Chap, Reid must utilize her ability to jump through space and time to discover the dark secrets of the planet on which she’s landed, and what her connection is to it.

Too excited to wait until July? Luckily, the first 30 minutes of this space odyssey can be played on here on Steam as a free demo.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Spaceship-wrecked on the striking, alien world of XEL, Reid must venture out and begin to piece together her broken memories. A callback to old-school top-down RPGs, XEL evokes the nostalgic spirit of classic Zelda titles. A true passion project from the devs, the world of XEL merges familiar ideas with updated mechanics, all woven together in an intense sci-fi mystery. The planet XEL holds a sinister secret, with darkness lurking across space and time. Aid Reid in solving the mystery of her history, lest both her and the world she’s somehow connected to be doomed.

[h3]Key Features of XEL:[/h3]
  • Old School Meets New School: Retro meets modern in a classic top-down RPG gameplay style, and a well-crafted combat system comprised of different attacks, dodging, parrying, and clever gadgets
  • Adventure Through Space and Time: Explore the mysterious world of XEL and uncover its dark past, utilizing mind-bending time travel to unlock the secrets of the mysterious land
  • A Timeless Audiovisual Experience: Composed by Gidon Wolff, XEL offers a timeless soundtrack complemented by vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate indie team


[h2]XEL launches on Windows PC via Steam and GOG July 12, 2022, followed by the launch on Nintendo Switch July 14, 2022.
The grandiose adventure will launch on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Playstation 4/5 later this year. [/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3197004739456863062


[h3]Want to learn more about XEL?[/h3]
Find more in-depth details in our latest Devlogs and Dev Diary, here on Steam:
  • New XEL Dev Diary: Go Behind the Scenes of our Sci-fi Puzzle-Adventure XEL!
    • https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3117049982315558020
  • XEL devlog #1: The development of XEL's protagonist Reid:
    • https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/5167312537217504247
  • XEL devlog #2: The 6 Pillars of Gameplay
    • https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3119301148804752099
  • XEL devlog #3: Gadgets, Concepts, Inspirations - The video-devlog!
    • https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3191370791151511942
  • XEL Devlog #4: Level Design Philosophy
    • https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1674640/view/3197004739456863062

XEL demo available during Steam Next Fest!

To celebrate the Steam Next Festival, players will be able to play the first 30 minutes of the anticipated Indie action-adventure XEL. Be sure to be one of the first players to try the demo out.

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.




The demo will be live until 7pm CET/10am PST/1pm EST June 20th, 2022.


XEL is scheduled to release on Steam in Summer 2022.

Play the new XEL Demo during the Steam Next Fest

To celebrate the Steam Next Festival, players will be able to play the first 30 minutes of the anticipated Indie action-adventure XEL. Be sure to be one of the first players to try the demo out.

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.




The demo will be live until 7pm CET/10am PST/1pm EST June 20th, 2022.


XEL is scheduled to release on Steam in Summer 2022.