X: Beyond the Frontier
Developed by Egosoft · Published by Egosoft
At a glance
Overview
A simulation, strategy game by Egosoft, published by Egosoft — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 X: Beyond the Frontier.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 95 or higher
- Processor: Pentium II 200 MHz
- Memory: 32 MB RAM
- Graphics: 4 MB DirectX-compliant video card
- DirectX®: DirectX 7.0 or higher
- Hard Drive: 360 MB hard-disk space
- Sound: DirectX-compliant sound card
Supported languages (2)
X: Beyond the Frontier 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 X: Beyond the Frontier?
Steam classifies X: Beyond the Frontier as a Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Egosoft. The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.
How much does X: Beyond the Frontier cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists X: Beyond the Frontier at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is X: Beyond the Frontier single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for X: Beyond the Frontier: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is X: Beyond the Frontier on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists X: Beyond the Frontier for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is X: Beyond the Frontier out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 8, 2010.
What platforms is X: Beyond the Frontier on?
X: Beyond the Frontier 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 X: Beyond the Frontier single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does X: Beyond the Frontier cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
What is X: Beyond the Frontier's Metacritic score?
X: Beyond the Frontier has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made X: Beyond the Frontier?
X: Beyond the Frontier is developed by Egosoft and published by Egosoft.
Where to get X: Beyond the Frontier
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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