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Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
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Tracked since Jul 7, 2026.
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A biomechanical nightmare comes to life in this side-scrolling shmup inspired by arcade classics.
Dive into a grotesque universe where technology and flesh fuse into living aberrations. Pilot your ship through relentless waves of biomechanical horrors in a fast-paced action shooter that combines classic R-Type gameplay with a visceral aesthetic inspired by H.R. Giger.
Dynamic Combat System
4 Unique Weapons: Piercing Laser, Area Plasma, Regular Shot, and devastating Spread Shot
Power-up system with strategic cooldowns to prevent repetitive gameplay
Perfect Kill System: Eliminate enemies quickly for bonuses and better loot drops
Progression and Challenge
Adaptive difficulty system that scales with your skill level
Strategic checkpoints to maintain tension without frustration
Combo and Ranking system (D to S) that rewards precision
Immersive Experience
Multi-layered parallax scrolling for deep visual immersion
Integrated cinematics that narrate the story without breaking the flow
Epic Bosses with complex attack patterns and destructible phases
Endless Replayability
Achievement system that tracks your progress and feats
Multiple difficulty paths to master
Speedrun-friendly design with a precise distance tracking system
Forget the typical colorful aliens. Here, you will face Bio-Hunters lurking from the shadows, Mini Bio-Dragons flying in lethal formations, and Bio-Dogs leaping from biomechanical platforms. Every enemy is a piece of grotesque art in constant motion.
This is just the beginning. Currently under active development with plans for:
New enemy types and massive bosses
More experimental weapons and power-ups
Alternative game modes
Permanent upgrade system
Local Co-op (under consideration)
For those who grew up with Gradius, R-Type, and Contra, but seek something darker, more visceral, more... biomechanical.
"In space, no one can hear you scream... but your enemies will hear the roar of your plasma."
CURRENT CONTENT:
1 Full, Long Level.
Complete Gameplay Mechanics.
Boss Fight included.
Levels 2 and 3 will arrive in future updates at no extra cost.
Right now the cheapest offer for The X-Type is CA$20.79 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 1 offers from 1 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for The X-Type is CA$20.79 (recorded on Jul 7, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
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