
heXon
A downloadable game for Linux
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heXon is a fully libre twin-stick-shooter for up to four players created using the Dry game engine. Upgrade your weapons, charge your shields and wield the Chaoball to destroy the Notyous and defeat the Baphomech.
Features
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heXon has been tested using PS3 controllers. In Linux these work out-of-the-box over bluetooth after momentarily connecting each controller via USB.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
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| Move | WASD / ZQSD | Left stick |
| Fire | Numpad / IJKL | Right stick |
| Eject / Menu | Esc | Both shoulders |
| Pause | P | Start button |
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| Ram |
Shift |
Cross / A |
| Repel |
Alt |
Circle / B |
| Dive | Space | Square / X |
| Depth charge |
Ctrl | Triangle / Y |
Source | |
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As with all LucKey productions, heXon's source code is available through GitLab. |
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| Updated | 16 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Linux |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
| Author | LucKey Productions |
| Genre | Action |
| Made with | Blender, GIMP, Inkscape |
| Tags | 3D, Arcade, DRM Free, dry, Local multiplayer, Neon, Open Source, Score Attack, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter |
| Code license | GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL) |
| Asset license | Creative Commons Attribution_ShareAlike v4.0 International |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Gamepad (any), Playstation controller |
| Accessibility | Textless |
| Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
| Player count | 1 - 4 |
| Links | Homepage, Source code, AUR, LibreGameWiki |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
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Click download now to get access to the following files:
heXon for Linux 64-bit 47 MB
heXoGuide (English) ⌚ 20160218 1.3 MB
heXoGuide (Dutch) ⌚ 20160218 1.3 MB
Development log
- InformerMar 15, 2025
- Aiming fallbackOct 21, 2024
- AudibleAug 01, 2024
- Charge, charge, chargeJul 30, 2024
- Repel and DiveJul 23, 2024
- Tone mappingMay 22, 2024
- Set and settingNov 11, 2023
- optimiZedJan 23, 2020






