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Boson X

Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney · Sep 15, 2014

Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.

Difficult Action Arcade Runner Minimalist
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Quantum jump your way to critical velocity in Boson X: the rotational runner set in a particle collider.

Build up speed inside a massive particle accelerator and generate high-energy collisions to discover strange new particles. Use precise timing and fast reflexes to navigate a subatomic world where floors and ceilings don't exist. Be fast enough to find the elusive Boson X.

Features:
  • Fast-paced, unforgiving gameplay
  • 18 challenging levels to master
  • 3 highly qualified physicists to play as
  • Steam leaderboards and achievements
  • No superfluous powerups, coins or XP systems - just deadly serious scientific research

WARNING: This game contains flashing lights.
Media gallery 18 screenshots · 0 videos
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5
  • Storage: 20 MB available space

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  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6.8 (64bit)
  • Processor: 2GHz Intel
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5
  • Storage: 20 MB available space

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Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04
  • Processor: 2GHz Intel
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5
  • Storage: 20 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Shape Shop
Brazilian rating
l
Steam Germany rating
0
Achievements
18
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages
English
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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macOS: unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boson X worth buying right now?
Wait — $4.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Boson X go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Boson X free to play?
Boson X costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Boson X?
Boson X is a Action, Indie game.
Who developed Boson X?
Boson X was developed by Ian MacLarty and published by Shape Shop.
What platforms does Boson X support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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