Xetodus is a free-to-play 3D space MMO that runs in a web browser, with no download required. Pilots explore a persistent, shared universe spanning 750 star systems, travel between planets and stations, and fly directly from orbit to planetary surfaces. The game offers 36 flyable ships, from nimble skirmishers to large warships and industrial vessels, with fitting, customization and a range of roles including combat, mining, hauling, exploration and repair.

Players can fight pirates and other pilots, take bounty missions, race, trade, mine ore, refine resources and manufacture ships and modules. Its player-run economy includes station markets, contracts and clan activity, with territory conflicts in contested areas. On planets, players can harvest resources, establish colonies, develop cities, research technologies and undertake terraforming projects. Seventeen skills progress through use, unlocking equipment, ships and perks, while skill combinations provide additional synergies. Xetodus also features factions, missions, leaderboards, community news and a detailed game guide.