StepManiaX

Similar to other stepping or dance-based games, StepManiaX uses a "stage" that the user stands on with certain areas being pressure-sensitive buttons, or "panels". StepManiaX uses five identically sized inputs, arranged similarly to a Directional Pad - Up, Down, Left, Right, and the inclusion of Center.

Players can select between seven different difficulty levels that affect how many inputs are active and the difficulty of patterns displayed. Players can also customize modifiers adjust to their preferred style, such as changing the visual appearance of patterns, how fast patterns appear, background brightness, etc.

Development of StepManiaX started with stage development in early 2015. Several different designs were prototyped using various sensor technologies, including load-cells, piezoelectric sensors, force-sensing resistors, and optical sensors housed in an aluminum slim-line stage. This design was officially shown to the public by project lead Kyle Ward in early 2016. Later that year, the retail version of the stage was shown, sporting a thicker, more durable steel stage design.

During this period, the StepManiaX software was being developed in tandem with hardware development. The goal of the software was to create a simple interface that was accessible for all ranges of players. The game then grew its design to appeal to a wide variety of locations: Home, Health & Fitness, Education, Competitive E-Sports, and Family Recreation. The title StepManiaX was selected to focus on the aerobic stepping aspect of the game, rather than face the common criticism of "dance" games not featuring "dance" movement.

StepManiaX has been met with generally positive reviews, both for its hardware and the game itself, compared to other dance games such as Dance Dance Revolution and Pump It Up.

In 2018, Wilcox Arcade stated that StepManiaX is welcoming to the American arcade industry, while Arcade Heroes reported that the booth seemed popular with vendors at IAAPA 2021.