Bit Blaster XL on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Bit Blaster XL is a bullet hell, shoot 'em up and difficult game developed and published by Adamvision Studios.
Released on January 22nd 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 6,139 reviews of which 5,922 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Dual Core +
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB +
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Is your computer older than ten years? You should probably get a new computer before you consider more games.
MacOS
  • OS: OSX 10.5+
  • Processor: Dual Core
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB at least and nothing over... let's say, five years old
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
Linux
  • OS: Most 32-bit and 64-bit Linux OS
  • Processor: Dual Core
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB +at least and nothing over... let's say, five years old
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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April 2025
This game is perfect. Simple and great fun. Nothing to add. Maybe you can also make 4K version in the future.
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Feb. 2025
You want an "omg last try" game? Omg this. Something really enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Get it now and start playing. 8 / 10
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Jan. 2025
This game absolutely brings me back to the arcade vibe, the main menu theme is addicting as heck
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Nov. 2024
I think this game is very enjoyable for what it is, and when looking for a simple arcade style game Bit Blaster is great.
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Sept. 2024
A cheap, simple and enjoyable arcade game.
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Bit Blaster XL
9.3
5,922
217
Online players
3
Developer
Adamvision Studios
Publisher
Adamvision Studios
Release 22 Jan 2016
Platforms