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AX:EL - Air XenoDawn
Combining the very best of sci-fi and aerial dogfighting gameplay, AX:EL delivers a totally new gaming experience. Create your very own shape-shifting vehicle and dominate both the sky and the ocean.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-08-31 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
24 of the 88 reviews raise this.
10 of the 88 reviews raise this.
“not bad for free product I like this one”
“She's not as bad as the quick-shooters claim. She does look frankly unpresentable. But you can get a certain amount of pleasure. Especially if you have a tendency towards masochism. Moreover, there's a clear lack of…”
8 of the 88 reviews raise this.
“Absolutely blown away by the storytelling in this game. The character development is top-notch, and I actually cared about the choices I made. Over 100 hours in and I'm still finding new quests. A true masterpiece.”
“legalzinho até, da pra perder algumas horas”
6 of the 88 reviews raise this.
“The game looks very stylish, and the special effects and vehicle models are top-notch.”
“Stunning visuals and fast-paced gameplay make every mission exciting. it feels like flying a real spaceship and exploring the cosmos. perfect for space adventure fans seeking thrill and immersion. a must-try for space…”
“Hypnotic visuals and pulsing soundtrack transform a classic puzzle game into meditation. Colors and music sync perfectly with every move. Mesmerizing”
4 of the 88 reviews raise this.
9 of the 88 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“This game is complete garbage and I don't recommend it at all. All the controls did was turn and go in a downward left and crash, you're dead. Even remapping it all, still only downward left crash, you're dead. 0 out of…”
8 of the 88 reviews raise this · 7 of them still recommend the game.
“She's not as bad as the quick-shooters claim. She does look frankly unpresentable. But you can get a certain amount of pleasure. Especially if you have a tendency towards masochism. Moreover, there's a clear lack of…”
“She's not as bad as the quick-shooters claim. She does look frankly unpresentable. But you can get a certain amount of pleasure. Especially if you have a penchant for masochism. Moreover, there's a clear lack of quality…”
6 of the 88 reviews raise this.
“This game is complete garbage and I don't recommend it at all. All the controls did was turn and go in a downward left and crash, you're dead. Even remapping it all, still only downward left crash, you're dead. 0 out of…”
4 of the 88 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“This game is complete garbage and I don't recommend it at all. All the controls did was turn and go in a downward left and crash, you're dead. Even remapping it all, still only downward left crash, you're dead. 0 out of…”
Counted across 88 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 74.6% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“She's not as bad as the quick-shooters claim. She does look frankly unpresentable. But you can get a certain amount of pleasure. Especially if you have a tendency towards masochism. Moreover, there's a clear lack of quality games in the genre, now she's free, and one person made…”
— a player, Steam review · 0 hrs played“Perfect game to unwind after a stressful day. No timers, no pressure, just pure creativity. The building tools are intuitive, and the community workshops add endless content. My only complaint is that I wish there were more customization options for characters!!”
— a player, Steam review · 61 hrs played“Review after 100% ♡♡♡ Unbearable controls. "Don't waste your life, I did. Go home," -John Rambo ⣴⣿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣼⣿⣿⣿⣷⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣤⣤⣶⣶⣿⣿⡗ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠟⠀ ⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃ ⣿⣿⡇⠜⠙⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀⠀Got a cat here ⣿⣿⣿⣶⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠋⡹⠙⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀ Friends…”
— a player, Steam review · 42 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-07 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-19.
Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
Hotfix
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Hotfix
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AX:EL Is now free!
Some of you were wondering if this is some kind of holidays special or not: AX:EL will remain free so you all can enjoy AX:EL as much as I and the community enjoyed it while it was growing. Technology
AX:EL Is now free!
Some of you were wondering if this is some kind of holidays special or not: AX:EL will remain free so you all can enjoy AX:EL as much as I and the community enjoyed it while it was growing. Technology
New Build Is Live!
The new build is finally live for everyone! You will find: - New control modes - New 3D indicator for target - A new game mode - Many minor fixes - Many improvements Have fun!
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Player tags | Action · Indie · Simulation · Sci-fi · Flight · Futuristic · Free to Play · Shooter (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Shared/Split Screen PvP · Steam Achievements · Partial Controller Support · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * * |
| Achievements | 22 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8 Processor: 3.5 GHz dual core CPU or more Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 1500MB video RAM with pixel shader 3.0 support DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: OpenAL capable sound device