EX-XDRiVER
Early access since Apr 2024
EX-XDRiVER is a futuristic arcade-style rhythm game with racing game elements. Master precise gameplay over tracks from a growing list of artists, and use drifting to your advantage to sweep the competition!
77% positive · 146 reviews
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In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
Not yet
In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
EX-XDRiVER launched into Early Access on April 22, 2024 and has been receiving consistent, substantial updates ever since. Team XDRV has shipped 8 major content releases over roughly two years, each bringing new songs, charts, gameplay systems, and quality-of-life improvements. These updates arrived at a steady pace: version 1.1.0 (June 30, 2024), 1.4.0 (February 7, 2025), 1.4.22 (April 23, 2025), 1.5.0 (August 25, 2025), 1.6.0 (January 1, 2026), and 1.9.9 (April 1, 2026), with maintenance hotfixes in between — the most recent being April 9, 2026. The store's short description explicitly describes the game as featuring "a growing list of artists," signaling ongoing music additions. The major updates have generally arrived every 2–5 months, and as of today (October 8, 2026), approximately 6 months have passed since the last major release — sitting right at the outer edge of the established cadence window. There is no developer statement announcing a 1.0 release, content conclusion, or end to Early Access, so the game remains in active Early Access development.
Evidence
Major content update 1.9.9 shipped, adding new songs, chart constants, gameplay changes, and chart developer tools.
Major content update 1.6.0 shipped with 5 new songs and significant gameplay and audio system changes.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Team XDRV
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
In the distant future, the CYBERACE cybernetic research enterprise is holding their very first "EX-XDRiVER Championship," a racing championship with a priceless reward—any cybernetic enhancement that the winner desires. With such an enticing reward, contestants have traveled from around the world to compete in a high stakes, winner-take-all tournament in hopes to make their deepest desires come true.
RIDE THE NEON CIRCUIT
Immerse yourself in a futuristic landscape of neon, sleek raceways and an addicting high-energy soundtrack. Enjoy a track list with over 15 artists providing a wide variety of original music & licensed songs!PUSH THE LIMITS OF RACING
Traditional rhythm game gameplay will be easy to learn but require mastery and practice as you tackle technical high-level tracks. Obtain "LIMITs" from hitting notes and drifts as accurately as you can—go for perfect scores, faster finish times, and world records!HONE YOUR SKILLS, COMPETE FOR GLORY
Play solo in an arcade-style credits mode to unlock songs for Free Play—or if you're feeling competitive, connect online and race against others to see who deserves the title of XDRV Champion!Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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