Super Bit Blaster XL

Buy94%

Very Positive · 886 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Adamvision Studios · Bullet Hell · Mar 16, 2020

Player review score
94%
Very Positive
Price
$2.99
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
12
Full audio0 of 12
Subtitles0 of 12

Should I buy Super Bit Blaster XL?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Controls: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 886 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
67% of themes are praise25% are divided8% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The inclusion of boost and braking mechanics adds a surprising level of nuance, turning what could have been a basic shooter into something that rewards careful control and spatial awareness.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You and your kids end up spending more time on this game and having more fun than what you get of any complex story-rich, high-graphics, A3, multi-DLC game.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
-New movement controls are great for controller, and classic controls work well for keyboard too
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Bit Blaster XL was already a fun, cheap and easily affordable addictive arcade schmup, but then they remastered the game, improving the framerate, added co-op and more...
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
14 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack complements this design with fast-paced, chiptune-inspired music that reinforces the arcade feel and keeps the momentum going.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The addition of local multiplayer modes further enhances its appeal, turning it into a fun and competitive experience when shared with others.

+2 more players loved

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Gameplay37 reviews
Graphics19 reviews
Controls19 reviews
Co-op15 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Multiplayer9 reviews
Combat7 reviews
Steam Deck7 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
67% still recommend
Linux compatibility
100% still recommend
Bugs
33% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
83% still recommend

What you get

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

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Shared/Split Screen
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP
  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Remote Play Together
  • 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
$2.99

The lowest we've tracked is $0.71.

6 points recordedtoday · $2.99

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