Project X: Light Years overview

Overview

Project X: Light Years comes from MK_Games and is published by MK_Games. It arrived on Steam on Aug 15, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Project X: Light Years's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 2 players at 4 October 2026 - 09:28:36 UTC, with a tracked peak near 16. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 96% positive across 156 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Project X: Light Years is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Project X: Light Years has sold up to 3,545 units and has 147 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $49,661. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Project X: Light Years overview details

Project X: Light Years combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Now UPDATED to an enhanced version — 'RELOADED' — with a brand-new Rogue-lite Career mode! Story Thirty years have passed since the first battle against the alien menace in Project X. Now, the threat has returned—stronger, smarter, and more relentless than ever. Project X: Light Years brings back high-octane, side-scrolling shoot’em-up action as the official successor to the beloved Amiga classic. Crafted by passionate fans and shaped through close collaboration with players and members of the original development team, it honors the legacy while pushing the series to the next level. In Project X: Light Years , players once again take command of advanced spacecraft, navigating treacherous enemy zones and battling relentless waves of foes and towering bosses. Featuring modern graphics, refined gameplay mechanics, and a soundtrack that pays tribute to the original classic, Project X: Light Years is crafted for both long-time fans and a new generation of players. Outfit your ship with a diverse arsenal of powerful weapons and upgrades, plan your assault, and put your piloting skills to the ultimate test. The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance—will you rise to the challenge and repel the alien invasion once and for all? Gameplay: Classic Side-Scrolling Action Shmup Relive the intense, fast-paced gameplay of the original Project X —now rebuilt with modern graphics, fluid animations, and refined controls for a smoother, more responsive experience. Dynamic Environments Fight your way through a wide range of beautifully crafted stages, from treacherous asteroid field…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Project X: Light Years is listed as a game with $17.99. It supports Windows and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 2 players at 4 October 2026 - 09:28:36 UTC, a tracked peak of 16, and 96% positive reviews.

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