In XenoShyftplayers take the role of the NorTec Military, charged with defending their base against the onslaught of the alien "Hive".

XenoShyft combines classic deckbuilding and resource management with fact paced combat and unique "base defense" elements- As the game progresses each player will build up their deck of Troops, Equipment, and Item cards, which they will in turn use to defend their base against incoming enemies in fast-paced and deadly combat.

It is up to the players to work together in order to outlast the horrors awaiting them by coordinating strategy, utilizing the strengths of their unique divisions (Med Bay, Weapons Research, Science Lab, and Armory), and organizing defense tactics to insure no player is caught off guard by surprise attacks.

XenoShyft is a game of tactical decisions and survival horror- and survival is never guaranteed.