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Sprint through a rotating particle accelerator, jumping between shifting platforms and building energy to discover Boson X.
Released 15 Sep 2014
Sprint Inside A Collider
Jump Shifting Platforms
Shift Lanes Mid-Run
Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator.
Developed by Ian MacLarty, Jon Kerney · Published by Shape Shop









Play as a scientist sprinting through a particle accelerator in a world without conventional floors or ceilings. Build speed and generate high-energy collisions as you pursue the elusive Boson X.
Jump and shift between lanes to cross platforms on the accelerator’s rotating inner surface. Gaps and changing paths demand precise timing and quick reactions; falling ends a run.
The game offers 18 levels and three physicists to play as. Keep moving across special platforms to build energy, with each level challenging you to reach the threshold for a particle discovery.
In the supplied reviews, players who enjoy Boson X often praise its demanding, precise runs and the satisfaction of improving through repeated attempts. Several also appreciate the electronic soundtrack, unusual particle-accelerator setting, and minimalist look. Criticism focuses on the repeated gameplay loop and flashing visuals that some players find uncomfortable; one review reports crackling audio and duplicate inputs.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 18 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |