
Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - Prelude
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense 3D top-down roguelite action. Outsmart, outgun and survive smarter, increasingly menacing foes with a versatile arsenal in diverse landscapes. Every run escalates the challenge - adapt, evolve, dominate!
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September 6, 2023
2 years and 331 days ago
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This is the PRELUDE for "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors".
In "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - PRELUDE", you will experience:
- Thrilling auto-firing bullet hell action
- Rich character progression with multiple agents to unlock and upgrade
- Deep customization with a vast arsenal of weapons, modules, and ultimate abilities
- Intense, fast-paced runs lasting between 10 to 20 minutes
- Global warfare with levels modeled after real-world locations
- Flexible difficulty with various game modes offering increased rewards
Use your Ultimate ability to annihilate vast numbers of Xenos!

In the tumultuous year of 2058, Earth faces its darkest hour. An alien invasion, known as the Xenos, threatens the survival of humanity. Our regular forces crumble, overwhelmed by the otherworldly onslaught. Amidst the chaos, a beacon of hope emerges - an elite group of warriors: DEFCON: Xenos. Your mission? Repel the alien invasion and secure humanity's future!
As a member of this prestigious unit, you will traverse the war-ravaged cities and desolate landscapes of our beloved home planet, Earth. You will face an evolving enemy, growing more intelligent and ferocious with each encounter. Brace yourself for an escalating challenge that will test your mettle and push your strategic prowess to the limit.
Carve your way through hordes of aliens with your powerful arsenal!
Explore endless combinations of agents, skills, ultimate abilities, and augmentations to forge your path to victory! Each run, carve through the alien hordes, leveraging your ultimate ability to decimate vast swaths of Xenos, and try different agent and ability combinations to keep the enemy guessing.
In the face of oblivion, will you stand as Earth's last line of defense? Join the fight in "Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors".
Try different combinations of Agents, Skills, Ultimate abilities and Augmentations!