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Xylon

A fast-paced retro shoot 'em up where you dodge bullets, upgrade your ship, and battle escalating waves of enemies and bosses.

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Developer
Jordan Fayd'herbe
Publisher
Jordan Fayd'herbe
Release
December 25, 2025
219 days ago
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About the Game

A 1-bit, GameBoy-style vertical shooter where you battle through waves of corrupted slimes, unlock new ships, power up with crazy upgrades, and face off against the cosmic entity known only as Xylon.

A strict 160×144 pixel resolution, crunchy monochrome art, and old-school arcade pacing bring a pure retro feel — while modern upgrades, smooth animations, and boss encounters keep every run fresh.

Can you survive long enough to stop Xylon from consuming the universe?

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