X8 overview

Overview

X8 comes from Thirdverse, Co., Ltd. and is published by Thirdverse, Co., Ltd.. It arrived on Steam on Nov 9, 2023, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, and Tracked Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

X8's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 24 September 2026 - 08:23:12 UTC, with a tracked peak near 34. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 81% positive across 194 reviews.

Language and system requirements

X8 is available in 8 languages including:

4 regional rating boards including dejus, usk, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

X8 has sold up to 5,880 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $9,886. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

X8 overview details

X8 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

The world expands! 5v5 VR Hero Shooter X8 joins forces with Contra, the iconic run-and-gun side scrolling game series, to bring you all the adrenaline of the original game, in VR! FREE to crossplay on all platforms! Playing with your friends on Quest or PICO has never been easier – just download the game for FREE and hop into a match! The Next Generation Hero Shooters Executing its directive to assemble worthy opponents, the rogue mod X8 has collected characters from across different game franchises. Players embody a variety of heroes and engage in 5v5 VR battles to restore a path back to their worlds. Force Multiply! Synergize your gunplay with versatile hero abilities -- activate turrets, tripwires, smokes and more; customize your loadout with an arsenal of weapons and armor to gain the competitive edge. Master Demolition Mode! Take turns to Attack and Defend by planting or defusing the Syphon across maps designed to test your creative strategies. Show off your skills and conquer your opponents on the battlefield. The Arena Is Set. Fighting Is the Only Way Out. Are You Up to the Challenge?

SteamPulse editorial summary

X8 is listed as a game with Free to play. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, and Tracked Controller Support, and is associated with Action and Free To Play. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 24 September 2026 - 08:23:12 UTC, a tracked peak of 34, and 81% positive reviews.

Support and legal notes

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.