Xenopurge, the Aliens-inspired Tactical Autobattler, Releases in Full on November 20
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:23 pm
Xenopurge, the Aliens-inspired Tactical Autobattler, Releases in Full on November 20
Give commands, lead the purge, and save humanity.
28 OCTOBER 2025, Athens Greece - Firesquid and Traptics just announced that Xenopurge, recently awarded “Most Innovative Game” at Indie X 2025, will leave Early Access on November 20, after five months of development shaped by players’ feedback.
It's priced at $12.49/€12.49 and at the time of the 1.0 release, there will be 22% discount. Interstellar mercenaries seldom come this cheap!
Since its debut in July, Xenopurge has grown through frequent updates shaped by community discussions, now standing at 92% positive reviews on Steam.
These brought balance changes, new weapons and gear, and an additional difficulty mode.
They also expanded the number of commands, added a tactical pause feature, and introduced the Synthetic Squad, giving the game more depth and ways to play.
The full release will come with:
The Bioweave Cell squad, a new squad collecting enemies’ DNA to use bio-modifications and evolve over time while acquiring unique capacities. It’s all about risk and reward!
Full Story campaign.
Additional difficulty levels.
4 variants per squad, offering 16 initial loadouts to choose from.
Additional commands and weapons to deepen tactical possibilities.
“When we started Xenopurge, we didn’t know exactly what it would become. We just chased the creation of a specific feeling. That sense of tension for the squad you command, watching their every move from the screen, dreading what they might find around each corner."
"Along the way, an amazing community gathered around the project, helping it grow into something beyond what we ever imagined. As we approach full release, this isn’t the end of development; it’s the next step in fulfilling our promise to you, the players. And believe me, we’re just getting started. There’s so much more we can’t wait to bring to Xenopurge.”
- Mike, Traptics
Here is what the press had to say after their hands-on with the game:
"Xenopurge is genuinely fraught and tense in a way few strategy games manage. You really feel like the guy back at base, desperately trying to get his squad home safe." - PC Gamer
"Xenopurge is a surprisingly tense auto-battler roguelike, with a vibe that would fit right at home in an ‘80s sci-fi flic." - VICE
"Xenopurge is one of, if not the most, unique games I’ve played this year. A game where *immersion* is the operating word." - Try Hard Guides
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2983410/Xenopurge
About the game
Channeling classic Hollywood 'cassette futurist' aesthetics, Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you command an elite squad remotely, deep in the warzones of Xenowarfare. As part of M.A.C.E. (Mercer’s Advanced Combat Enterprises), your mission is clear: purge all these aliens to keep humanity safe.
From several computer screens, you'll see the layout of the facilities your units traverse, directing them to search, recover, and destroy. The Xeno menace is relentless. To survive, you’ll need sharp tactics, upgraded gear, and a willingness to sacrifice. You’re not in the field, but their lives are in your hands.
Info
Game Title: Xenopurge
Developer: Traptics
Publisher: Firesquid
Platforms: PC
Release date: 11 July 2025 (Early Access) // 20 November 205 (1.0 release)
Price: $12.49 (or regional equivalent)
Awards: Most innovative game (Indie X 2025), Finalist Best Innovation (DevGAMM 2025)
Site: https://firesquid.games/games/xenopurge
About the Studio
Traptics is a small game development studio located in Athens, Greece, founded in 2012. Their last title was Homeseek, a post-apocalyptic strategy game released in 2023. Their passion lies in finding unique and refreshing twists on tactical and strategy games.
traptics.com
About the Publisher
Firesquid is an indie game publisher, deeply supporting talented strategy game developers. Firesquid is a developer-focused publisher helping teams realize their vision. We form deep and trust-based relationships with our partners. Firesquid aims to create a catalog of strategy titles that modernize and revisit the genre, while delighting our players the world over.
firesquid.games
Copyright © 2025 Traptics and Firesquid Games, All rights reserved.
Give commands, lead the purge, and save humanity.
28 OCTOBER 2025, Athens Greece - Firesquid and Traptics just announced that Xenopurge, recently awarded “Most Innovative Game” at Indie X 2025, will leave Early Access on November 20, after five months of development shaped by players’ feedback.
It's priced at $12.49/€12.49 and at the time of the 1.0 release, there will be 22% discount. Interstellar mercenaries seldom come this cheap!
Since its debut in July, Xenopurge has grown through frequent updates shaped by community discussions, now standing at 92% positive reviews on Steam.
These brought balance changes, new weapons and gear, and an additional difficulty mode.
They also expanded the number of commands, added a tactical pause feature, and introduced the Synthetic Squad, giving the game more depth and ways to play.
The full release will come with:
The Bioweave Cell squad, a new squad collecting enemies’ DNA to use bio-modifications and evolve over time while acquiring unique capacities. It’s all about risk and reward!
Full Story campaign.
Additional difficulty levels.
4 variants per squad, offering 16 initial loadouts to choose from.
Additional commands and weapons to deepen tactical possibilities.
“When we started Xenopurge, we didn’t know exactly what it would become. We just chased the creation of a specific feeling. That sense of tension for the squad you command, watching their every move from the screen, dreading what they might find around each corner."
"Along the way, an amazing community gathered around the project, helping it grow into something beyond what we ever imagined. As we approach full release, this isn’t the end of development; it’s the next step in fulfilling our promise to you, the players. And believe me, we’re just getting started. There’s so much more we can’t wait to bring to Xenopurge.”
- Mike, Traptics
Here is what the press had to say after their hands-on with the game:
"Xenopurge is genuinely fraught and tense in a way few strategy games manage. You really feel like the guy back at base, desperately trying to get his squad home safe." - PC Gamer
"Xenopurge is a surprisingly tense auto-battler roguelike, with a vibe that would fit right at home in an ‘80s sci-fi flic." - VICE
"Xenopurge is one of, if not the most, unique games I’ve played this year. A game where *immersion* is the operating word." - Try Hard Guides
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2983410/Xenopurge
About the game
Channeling classic Hollywood 'cassette futurist' aesthetics, Xenopurge is a tactical auto-battler where you command an elite squad remotely, deep in the warzones of Xenowarfare. As part of M.A.C.E. (Mercer’s Advanced Combat Enterprises), your mission is clear: purge all these aliens to keep humanity safe.
From several computer screens, you'll see the layout of the facilities your units traverse, directing them to search, recover, and destroy. The Xeno menace is relentless. To survive, you’ll need sharp tactics, upgraded gear, and a willingness to sacrifice. You’re not in the field, but their lives are in your hands.
Info
Game Title: Xenopurge
Developer: Traptics
Publisher: Firesquid
Platforms: PC
Release date: 11 July 2025 (Early Access) // 20 November 205 (1.0 release)
Price: $12.49 (or regional equivalent)
Awards: Most innovative game (Indie X 2025), Finalist Best Innovation (DevGAMM 2025)
Site: https://firesquid.games/games/xenopurge
About the Studio
Traptics is a small game development studio located in Athens, Greece, founded in 2012. Their last title was Homeseek, a post-apocalyptic strategy game released in 2023. Their passion lies in finding unique and refreshing twists on tactical and strategy games.
traptics.com
About the Publisher
Firesquid is an indie game publisher, deeply supporting talented strategy game developers. Firesquid is a developer-focused publisher helping teams realize their vision. We form deep and trust-based relationships with our partners. Firesquid aims to create a catalog of strategy titles that modernize and revisit the genre, while delighting our players the world over.
firesquid.games
Copyright © 2025 Traptics and Firesquid Games, All rights reserved.