Developer: Tokihiro NAITO
Player Statistics
Updated: November 8, 2026 2:37 AMAverage players
Players Online
XeGrader plus player count by month
XeGrader plus has 1 players in-game right now, and the 24-hour peak is 1. The peak so far in November 2026 is 1 players, 0 on average.
| Month | Average players | Change | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (so far) | 0 | — | 1 |
From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.
At a glance
XeGrader plus has 1 players in-game right now, 100% of its 24-hour peak of 1. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 1 players, set on November 8, 2026. 18 Steam reviews rate it “Positive” (94% positive). Released on July 6, 2026 by Tokihiro NAITO. Current price: $19.99.
Description
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"Discovery" through "Adventure": Save the World!
This game is a "Gimmick-Driven Action Shooter" that blends the excitement of classic retro shooters with deep mystery-solving. Blast your way through hordes of monsters, but remember: brute force alone will not save this world. Hidden mysteries, ancient mechanisms, and secret pathways lie waiting in every stage. Only players with sharp eyes and daring hearts will awaken the lost order and restore balance to a fallen realm.
World: A High Fantasy Shrouded in Darkness
A once-prosperous high fantasy realm has been swallowed by darkness. Monstrous legions now roam freely — from classic fantasy foes like Slimes and Kobolds to terrifying creatures of the night such as Zombies and Vampires.
Choose your hero:
Male Warrior or Female Warrior — your choice of legend.
Then step into a beautifully crafted world filled with danger, secrets, and wonder.
Grow stronger by solving mysteries!
In Xegrader, power does not come from grinding alone.
Your character becomes stronger only by uncovering hidden mysteries in each level. Solve puzzles, experiment with the environment, and search every corner of the stage.
Remember that magical feeling in classic games when you discovered a secret by accident — like flying into a hidden volcanic crater and finding a rare upgrade? That same thrill of discovery is at the heart of Xegrader. Observe. Experiment. Discover. Become unstoppable.
Retro Soul — Modern Presentation
Golden Age Pixel Art: Gorgeous pixel art by Skipmore, capturing the charm of classic 8-bit and 16-bit adventures.
Modern Atmosphere: Dynamic lighting and shadow effects bring depth to the retro world, making it feel alive and immersive.
Epic Soundtrack: Music by Tadahiro Nitta blends emotional melodies with FM-style chiptune textures — perfectly matching the tension and excitement of your quest.
DLC — Classic Hardware Reborn
Experience two authentic retro versions of Xegrader, recreated faithfully on Steam:
MSX2 Version (2025)
Originally released as a physical package.
Distinctive MSX2 color palette
Classic PSG-style sound
A nostalgic yet visually rich presentation
ORIGIN — PC-8001mkII Version (2024)
A minimalist, hardware-accurate tribute:
Only 4 colors
Raw BEEP speaker sound
A pure, vintage computing experience
Each version offers a different aesthetic, sound, and feel — choose your favorite flavor of retro.
Steam Deck Ready
Play Xegrader anywhere.
Fully optimized for Steam Deck
Touch support for name entry
Custom UI for handheld play
Enjoy deep Gimmick-driven action whether you’re on the couch, on a train, or on an epic quest from your bed.
Created by Retro Legends
Planning & Production: Toshihiro Naito (Hydlide series)
Pixel Art: Skipmore (Kamiko, Fairune)
Music & Sound: Tadahiro Nitta (Xak, Illusion City)
Supported languages: english, french, italian, german, spanish - spain, indonesian, dutch, swedish, spanish - latin america, thai, czech, danish, turkish, hungarian, finnish, vietnamese, portuguese - brazil, portuguese - portugal, polish, romanian, japanese, korean, simplified chinese, traditional chinese
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System Requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 compatible
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2000
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: A network is required for leaderboards and Steam Cloud.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 compatible
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: A network is required for leaderboards and Steam Cloud.
Mac
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / SteamOS
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Vulkan compatible / OpenGL 3.3+
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Standard Audio
- Additional Notes: A network is required for leaderboards and Steam Cloud.
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / SteamOS
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Vulkan compatible / OpenGL 4.3+
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Standard Audio
- Additional Notes: A network is required for leaderboards and Steam Cloud.
User Reviews
This game , especially the DLC content, reminds me of when I was a kid in my room in the early to mid - 80s, hammering away at a computer game for hours just trying to find the secrets , hopefully improve my score. and complete the game, if I was very lucky and / or persistant. Great stuff.
Good game
Not for me. Pixel graphics are nice. The insane delays baked into everything drive me mad. Asking price is too much, the loading splash screens sit there forever, menus are unresponsive, die, it just makes you wait at the game over screen 10 seconds for no reason. No care for the players time. ppl seem to like it, outside of the annoying delays everywhere, gameplay is just not fun for me.
favorite release of 2026 as of writing. highly engaging blend of shooting and Druaga-style secrets. for a very specific kind of person (that person is me). the use of steam achievements to hint towards a general state of secret-finding mind is really good for people new to this style of obtuse trial-and-error business. there is one secret very early in the game that is utterly demented and will really only ever be found by accident... but that's somehow the joy of it sometimes.
pitch-perfect soundtrack with some great atmospheric tunes. maybe my favorite soundtrack so far this year as well?... very cute graphics with sharp detail. i love some of the enemy graphics, especially the golden knights. there are some lovely overlay effects as well, giving each stage a distinct tone and air.
the available PC-8001 and MSX2 DLC versions are charming, though i wouldn't recommend them for anybody that isn't a total freak for the game. i do wish it were ROMs of those versions instead of ports of them to this new godot version.
if i have on qualm with it, the first two stages last far too long even for secret hunting. they desperately need trimming, or more enemies, or to be combined, or something. the pacing and stage length beyond that is excellent.
1-life clear on average difficulty. looking forwards to diving back in to find more secrets and to try to conquer expert.
This game gives me feels!
Additional Information
| Developer | Tokihiro NAITO |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | July 6, 2026 |
| User reviews | 94% positive (18) |