Zexion

Gallant Leaf / Mar 21, 2025 / Action, Adventure, Indie

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Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!

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What's new

Version 1.20 update (June 25, 2026, Language update)

2026-06-25

VERSION 1.19 -> VERSION 1.20 Patch Notes • Added Português Brasileiro (Brazilian Portuguese) Language Option • Added Español (Spanish) Language Option • Added Deutsch (German) Language Option • Some Crysmoon palettes added to the Colorizer feature that I accidentally added in a couple patches ago even though it wasn't finished • Various typo and small bug fixes

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What players say

Very Positive

91% positive, 444 reviews

Recommended8 hrs played

A love letter for OG Metroid fans! Check this game and more on Hardcore Reviews! ⚡ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3567061593 Zexion is a fantastic 8-bit sci-fi search action game inspired by the OG Metroid saga. It features beautiful retro pixel art, an excellent OST, and challenging but fun gameplay with modern controls. Some players say it's too hard, but I think that while it demands...

23 found this helpful, 2025-12-03

Recommended157 hrs played

Two months after playing Hollow Knight Silksong, I randomly stumbled upon Zexion while doing some game searching on Backloggd. One thing that should be noted about me is that whenever a game gets described as frustrating multiple times by reviewers, my interest in it soars immediately, so without looking at any videos (Not like there’s a lot to begin with) I bought the game and got down to business. At the same time...

27 found this helpful, 2026-04-29

Recommended11 hrs played

It's hard to describe Zexion because one may call it a homage or spiritual successor to the Metroid franchise, but it is twice as long as the game that most resembles, Super Metroid, despite looking like if the original Metroid released on the PC-Engine. It is definitely a game that channels the spirit of the Nintendo franchise, there is no doubt in that, but the fact that one has to make some explanations and put...

17 found this helpful, 2026-08-10