Bit Blaster XL

Buy96%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 6k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Adamvision Studios · Bullet Hell · Jan 22, 2016

Player review score
96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
$0.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
17
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
9
Full audio0 of 9
Subtitles0 of 9

Should I buy Bit Blaster XL?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 54 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 6k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
60% of themes are praise40% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
54 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
With a captivating combination of arcade gameplay and vibrant pixelated graphics, the game offers a fun and challenging experience for fans of shooters and fast-paced action games.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack is energetic and catchy, with a mix of chiptune music that heightens the sense of adrenaline and immersion.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Bit Blaster XL adopts a crisp pixel-art aesthetic with neon accents and clean geometry that pay homage to early arcade visuals while still feeling modern.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
23 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Progression is rewarding, with the ability to unlock new weapons and upgrades as you progress through the game.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The difficulty in Bit Blaster XL is well-calibrated, providing a constant challenge without becoming frustrating.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
And well, Shoot, and Bomb, one does the pew pew, the other does the big boom, when you're in a tight spot, clearing the whole screen (Alongside coins, which you need, so take care!) Whilst basic controls, I think this game is most enjoyable on a controller, it just feels right on it.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay54 reviews
Audio28 reviews
Graphics24 reviews
Combat23 reviews
Difficulty21 reviews
Controls16 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
80% still recommend
Story
100% still recommend
Linux compatibility
100% still recommend
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Leaderboards
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$0.99

The lowest we've tracked is $0.49.

6 points recordedtoday · $0.99

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