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Boson X

Developed by Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney · Published by Shape Shop

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 15, 2014 Price$0.99 Steam reviews1,329

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews1,329
Languages1
Achievements18

Overview

An action, indie game by Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney, published by Shape Shop — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 93% positive of 1,565
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:DifficultActionArcadeRunnerMinimalistParkourSciencePsychedelicFast-PacedSingleplayer3D PlatformerFemale Protagonist

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Boson X.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5
  • Storage: 20 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Boson X FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Boson X?

Steam classifies Boson X as a Action, Indie game, developed by Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney. Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.

How much does Boson X cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Boson X at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Boson X single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Boson X: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Boson X on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Boson X for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Boson X out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 15, 2014.

What platforms is Boson X on?

Boson X is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Boson X single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Boson X cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Does Boson X have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Boson X.

Who made Boson X?

Boson X is developed by Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney and published by Shape Shop.

Where to get Boson X

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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