Tactical Roguelike ‘Xenopurge’ Now in Early Access on Steam [Trailer]

While not quite up close and personal as XCOM, Firesquid and Traptics’ Xenopurge is a whole different level of tension. And for those who have been waiting, the game is now out in Early Access on Steam, with a 22% discount. Don’t worry, as there’s also a demo available for you to check out in case you want to take the plunge.

Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you command an elite squad remotely, deep in the warzones of Xenowarfare. As part of M.A.C.E. (Mercer’s Advanced Combat Enterprises), your mission is clear: purge all these aliens to keep humanity safe.

Unlike XCOM, Xenopurge has you commanding your troops from the safety of a retro-futuristic command console (think Gorman during the initial infiltration of LV-426 in Aliens). They’re capable fighters, but blind to the greater threats around them. Lead them, and they might get to see another day.

Build your squad, equip them, and customize their rules of engagement before deploying them into alien-infested hotspots offering lucrative rewards, should they complete their objectives. Every moment wasted will give the enemy more chances to mobilize. Move fast, hit hard, and extract your assets safely.

“Xenopurge is built around the fantasy of being inside a command room — directing missions, adapting to unpredictable dangers, and feeling the weight of every decision,” said Michalis Papagathangelou, designer at Traptics. “Our goal is to simulate that experience as closely and accurately as possible. Launching into Early Access allows us to collaborate directly with our community and evolve the game together.”

The initial early access version of Xenopurge features the following:

• 2 playable squads, each with their own distinct combat styles
• 20 commands, each providing new tactical options in combat
• 25 unique pieces of equipment for ranged and close encounters
• 3 difficulty settings fit for junior officers to battle-hardened vets

Content updates will come thick and fast over the course of early access, with the final version planned for release within the year, featuring new squads, gear, missions, and tactical challenges.