XenoShyft in IOS

Strategy

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Our Expert Score

85/100

Xenoshyft brings a brutal, high-fidelity deck-building experience to mobile that captures the claustrophobic dread of sci-fi horror. Unlike many deck-builders that focus on a slow build-up, Xenoshyft throws you into the meat grinder immediately. You aren't just building a deck; you are managing a squad of soldiers and equipping them with advanced weaponry to survive waves of nightmarish hive-mind aliens. The tactical depth is immense, as you must decide whether to invest in stronger troops or immediate utility items like grenades and med-kits.

The game's difficulty is notorious, but it feels earned. Every decisionβ€”from how you position your troops in the lane to which division you choose to specialize inβ€”carries weight. The art style is gritty and detailed, effectively conveying the grim atmosphere of a doomed mining colony. While the learning curve is steep, the satisfaction of surviving a final wave with a sliver of base health remaining is unmatched in the genre. It's a must-play for hardcore strategy fans who enjoy a challenge that doesn't hold their hand.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.2.2Wed Apr 03 2019

Discover the new expansion and embrace the Forbidden Sciences!


The hit Kickstarter boardgame, now available on mobile!

IMPORTANT: This app requires iPhone 5 or newer, iPad 3 or newer, iPad Mini

or iPod Touch 5th generation or newer!

Defend against waves of horrific aliens in this beautifully illustrated, base defense, deck-building game for 1 to 4 players!

"One of the most fun co-op games I have played in a long time!" - Tom Vasel (The Dice Tower)

"The enemies are just monstrous and difficult!" - Rodney Smith (Watch it Played)

In XenoShyft Onslaught players take on the role of a commander in the NorTec Corporation. You're tasked with defending your division of the NorTec base as wave after wave of horrific aliens attempt to destroy the base and end NorTec's strip mining operation.

Gameplay Features

1 - 4 players - Single player compatible, fully cooperative gameplay.

Strong focus on coordination and strategic planning - to overcome the game's intense difficulty players will need to work together.

Base-Defense with deck-building elements

Incredible art - Illustrated by three amazing artists, XenoShyft features beautiful and consistent art. All of which creates one cohesive and frightening universe.

Inventive and exciting armor and weapon upgrade cards - You'll need to outfit your troops with the best equipment if you hope to survive.

Xenoshyft is a game for 1-4 players, with each player controlling one of the divisions of the Nortec military: The Science Labs, Med Bay, Armory, Weapon's Research, Barracks and Command Center. Each of these divisions represents one part of the overall Nortec base, and it is your job as Commander of these divisions to protect the base while its field operations are completed.

You and your teammates will have to work together to survive the continuous onslaught of powerful alien threats and horrors – the goal of the mission is not to wipe out these threats, it is merely to outlast them!

Survive through nine rounds of combat with these horrors and the base will have succeeded in its mission, and you and your allies will have survived to fight another day!


Requires iOSΒ 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.

Discover the new expansion and embrace the Forbidden Sciences!

The hit Kickstarter boardgame, now available on mobile!

IMPORTANT: This app requires iPhone 5 or newer, iPad 3 or newer, iPad Mini

or iPod Touch 5th generation or newer!

Defend against waves of horrific aliens in this beautifully illustrated, base defense, deck-building game for 1 to 4 players!

"One of the most fun co-op games I have played in a long time!" - Tom Vasel (The Dice Tower)

"The enemies are just monstrous and difficult!" - Rodney Smith (Watch it Played)

In XenoShyft Onslaught players take on the role of a commander in the NorTec Corporation. You're tasked with defending your division of the NorTec base as wave after wave of horrific aliens attempt to destroy the base and end NorTec's strip mining operation.

Gameplay Features

1 - 4 players - Single player compatible, fully cooperative gameplay.

Strong focus on coordination and strategic planning - to overcome the game's intense difficulty players will need to work together.

Base-Defense with deck-building elements

Incredible art - Illustrated by three amazing artists, XenoShyft features beautiful and consistent art. All of which creates one cohesive and frightening universe.

Inventive and exciting armor and weapon upgrade cards - You'll need to outfit your troops with the best equipment if you hope to survive.

Xenoshyft is a game for 1-4 players, with each player controlling one of the divisions of the Nortec military: The Science Labs, Med Bay, Armory, Weapon's Research, Barracks and Command Center. Each of these divisions represents one part of the overall Nortec base, and it is your job as Commander of these divisions to protect the base while its field operations are completed.

You and your teammates will have to work together to survive the continuous onslaught of powerful alien threats and horrors – the goal of the mission is not to wipe out these threats, it is merely to outlast them!

Survive through nine rounds of combat with these horrors and the base will have succeeded in its mission, and you and your allies will have survived to fight another day!


Ratings & Reviews

3.4 out of 5 with 28 Counts
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Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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XenoShyft is a strategic deck-building game that blends base defense and resource management. Players take on the role of a commander in the Nortek Corporation, tasked with defending their base against waves of horrific alien enemies. By recruiting troops, purchasing equipment, and coordinating tactical strikes, you must survive nine rounds of increasing intensity. The game features deep strategic layers, allowing for specialized divisions and powerful equipment combinations to thwart the Hive's evolution.

Features

1

1-4 player tactical gameplay

2

Gory, detailed sci-fi art style

3

Deep strategic resource management

4

Multiple player divisions with unique perks

5

Challenging wave-based progression

Tips

Promotion Videos

Twin Sails Interactive | 2023 Lineup Trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

Yes, XenoShyft supports fully cooperative multiplayer for up to four players.

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