XEL
Released Jul 2022
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
47% positive · 295 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
XEL launched on July 12, 2022, and received a series of bug-fix patches throughout its first year. The sole paid story expansion, Breaking Time, shipped on April 21, 2023, continuing the main story with over three hours of new content. At the same time, a Complete Edition bundling the base game and Breaking Time was released, signalling a natural conclusion to the content cycle. The final developer communication on record is a bug-fix patch dated July 6, 2023, which addressed lingering issues. There have been no developer posts, announcements, or new DLC listings since that date — a silence spanning nearly three years as of June 2026. Both DLC entries are released, no further content has been announced, and the developer has not signalled any ongoing development work. The game launched as a self-contained narrative adventure and has reached the end of its post-launch content cycle.
Evidence
Breaking Time DLC released — the only story expansion for the game, continuing Reid's story after the main game's conclusion.
Breaking Time DLC launched alongside a Complete Edition bundling the base game and DLC, suggesting a packaging of the full content offering.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game

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Uncover XEL’s dark past
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?
An ass-kicking 3D action-adventure through space and time
- 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
Old-school gameplay meets new-school features
- 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
The world of XEL awaits
- 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
A timeless soundtrack and visuals
- XEL offers vibrant visuals, handcrafted by a passionate Indie team as well as a timeless soundtrack composed by Gidon Wolff

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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