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Spirits of Xanadu on Steam

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At the farthest edge of the explored universe, the research ship Xanadu slumbers in orbit around a mysterious planet. Her systems remain active but there has been no message from her crew for months. Now a lone operative has been sent to wake the Xanadu and bring her home to Earth.

Spirits of Xanadu is a atmospheric, sci-fi and adventure game developed by Good Morning, Commander, allen trivette and Lee Williams and published by Nightdive Studios.
Released on March 26th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 5 languages: English.

It has received 356 reviews of which 274 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 1.60€ on Steam with a 69% discount, but you can find it for 1.32€ on Eneba.


The Steam community has classified Spirits of Xanadu into these genres:


Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Spirits of Xanadu:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
German
French
Simplified Chinese
Russian

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
  • Processor: 2.451 GHz dual-core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB of VRAM and shader model 3.0
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6+
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz dual-core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB of VRAM and shader model 3.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu/Mint
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz dual-core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB of VRAM and shader model 3.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Nvidia GPU recommended

User reviews & Ratings

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9 hours played
July 2026
To be completely honest, I bought this because bundled with Filcher, it was cheaper than buying Filcher alone. I'm glad I did, though, this was surprisingly engrossing. The System Shock / Deus Ex / immersive sim influence is obvious, but it's stripped down and compact, but still manages to pack a good punch, partly because it does a good job removing what's extraneous for its length. There's no ammo, or inventory - it's mechanically barebones, but with well fleshed out exploration and a good narrative to unpack. Scratches that itch without devoting 40+ hours. Worth trying out for sure, even at $5. The characterization of the 3 crew members was a major highlight. I'd say it's worth trying to find as many of the hidden details as you can - I got all the achievements and while that's not strictly necessary (some were for managing gameplay feats), a completionist approach is rewarded.
8 hours played
July 2026
yep
4 hours played
June 2026
An atmospheric exploration game that really stayed with me. The puzzles can be quite obscure and don’t follow typical game logic, which can be frustrating, but also fits the overall design. It’s closer to a walking sim than an action game—the combat is there, but it’s not the focus. What makes it work is the atmosphere. The ship feels small but believable, and the story told through logs and notes is engaging, even if it never gives clear answers. It’s a minimalist experience, both in mechanics and scope, but for its short length the atmosphere carries it all the way through. Not for everyone, but definitely worth it if you enjoy slow, mysterious exploration.
7 hours played
May 2026
This is the only wholly original game Nightdive has ever been a publisher of, which already makes it stand out. The fact it clearly takes a lot of inspiration from System Shock may have been a reason they decided to support it. The simple, mostly untextured graphics are nothing really special, but the lighting can be atmospheric at times. Those gravity lifts are clearly taken from System Shock 2 , as is the design of audiolog devices, which, just like in that game, are the main medium through which the player can hope to piece together what happened on the ship, now empty of human life but full of murderous bots and turrets. Be warned that it's all very small-scale: once you open some accesses, you can run from the tail to the control room of the ship in about a minute, and an average playthrough lasts an hour, even if it doesn't hold the player's hand. There are different endings to explore. The game, however, right from the price, doesn't oversell itself and also allows you to play it relaxed and concentrated on the story and puzzles, just a sci-fi mystery with a few twists.
5 hours played
April 2026
Eerie cosmic horror that meshes well with the retro/minimalist aesthetic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spirits of Xanadu is currently priced at 1.60€ on Steam.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is currently available at a 69% discount. You can purchase it for 1.60€ on Steam.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu received 274 positive votes out of a total of 356 achieving a rating of 7.24.
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Spirits of Xanadu was developed by Good Morning, Commander, allen trivette and Lee Williams and published by Nightdive Studios.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, Spirits of Xanadu does not support VR.

Spirits of Xanadu is a single-player game.

Yes, there is a DLC available for Spirits of Xanadu. Explore additional content available for Spirits of Xanadu on Steam.

No, Spirits of Xanadu does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Spirits of Xanadu does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Spirits of Xanadu is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Spirits of Xanadu.

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Spirits of Xanadu
Rating
7.2
274
82
Game modes
Features
Online players
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Developer
Good Morning, Commander, allen trivette, Lee Williams
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Release 26 Mar 2015
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