X-MODE

X-MODE

Released Sep 2025

Free-to-play action packed multiplayer FPS featuring a variety of gamemodes. Perfect for quick casual games with friends.

77% positive · 148 reviews
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Not yet
Released, but still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

X-Mode launched for free on September 19, 2025, after five years of development by solo indie developer xzippyzachx. Since launch, the game has received a consistent stream of substantial updates. Three named major content releases have shipped: the Spooky Patch (October 9, 2025) adding night map variants and themed cosmetics; the v1.1.0 update (December 12, 2025) introducing the Gun Game mode, a new Deagle weapon, attachments, and more map variants; and the Love Patch (February 8, 2026) adding themed cosmetics and a new Silo map. On October 24, 2025, the developer explicitly stated they were pausing smaller patches to work on "a larger update with more content" — a promise subsequently delivered in December 2025. Most recently, on October 2, 2026, the developer shipped an Offline Mode patch that ensures the game remains playable even if online support is eventually discontinued, citing the Stop Killing Games movement. While this patch is maintenance-focused rather than content-focused, it confirms the developer remains actively engaged with the game. No specific future content has been announced, but the established update cadence of major releases every 1–4 months — with no statement from the developer about winding down — indicates development is ongoing.
Evidence
Love Patch shipped, adding love-themed cosmetics, a new Silo map, and language/graphics settings
news post · Feb 8, 2026 source content shipped
high
v1.1.0 update shipped December 12, 2025, adding Gun Game mode, Deagle weapon, attachments, and additional map variants
news post · Dec 10, 2025 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
zxGames
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

X-Mode is a free-to-play medium paced multiplayer FPS with a variety of different gamemodes to play. Perfect for quick casual games with friends or if you're more hardcore you can grind for the top of the global leaderboard.

KEY FEATURES

  • Play a variety of different gamemodes:
    - Free For All
    - Team Deathmatch
    - Capture The Flag
    - Infection
    - Elimination
    - Race
    - Point Hold
    - Gun Game

  • Choose from a selection of ranged and melee items

  • Level up your player and rise to the top of the global leaderboard

  • Customize your items and player character to stand out

  • Unlock all the Steam achievements

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

X-Mode was almost completely solo developed by xzippyachx, a solo indie developer making video games as a hobby since 2015. X-Mode started development in early 2020 and is their first game released on Steam. X-Mode's development process was also documented on YouTube.

Last evaluated Oct 4, 2026
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