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Nexus 5X

Developed by Whatboy Games · Published by Paradox Arc

IndieRPGSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 18, 2024 Price$7.49 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews867

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$7.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews867
Languages3
Achievements44

Overview

An indie, rpg, simulation game by Whatboy Games, published by Paradox Arc — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 867
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:Board GameStrategyTabletopCo-opMultiplayerTeam-BasedTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based Strategy4XTurn-Based CombatPvPSci-fi

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 Nexus 5X.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
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: OS: Windows® 10 Home (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2120 or AMD® FX™6350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.25 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 6870 (2 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows® 10 Home (64-Bit) or Windows® 11 Home
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-2600K or AMD® FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB) or Intel® Arc™ A380 (6 GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics G7
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (3)

EnglishGermanSimplified Chinese

Nexus 5X 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 Nexus 5X?

Steam classifies Nexus 5X as a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Whatboy Games. eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate, EXPRESS. All of the depth, diplomacy, conflict and conquest of a turn-based 4X epic but played in fast-paced 60-minute competitive sessions. Play Solo or Multiplayer for 2-8 players.

How much does Nexus 5X cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Nexus 5X at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Nexus 5X single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Nexus 5X: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Nexus 5X on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Nexus 5X for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Nexus 5X out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 18, 2024.

What platforms is Nexus 5X on?

Nexus 5X is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Nexus 5X single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does Nexus 5X cost?

Steam lists it at $7.49.

Does Nexus 5X have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 44 achievements for Nexus 5X.

What is Nexus 5X's Metacritic score?

Nexus 5X has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Nexus 5X?

Nexus 5X is developed by Whatboy Games and published by Paradox Arc.

Where to get Nexus 5X

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

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