
ReleasedJanuary 22, 2016
Bit Blaster XL
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!
Where can I play this?
Windows
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macOS
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Linux
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Genres
- Shooter
- Action
Vibes
- Difficult
Art style
- 2D
- Pixel Art
Players
- Single Player
Mechanics & tags
- Bullet Hell
Media
About
A throwback to the quarter-munching arcade hits of the '80s, Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, addictive shoot 'em up with a modern twist.
Your ship never stops moving, turn, boost, and brake to dodge enemies and stay alive.
Fire automatically - focus on dodging and collecting power-ups.
Gather ammo and power-ups to unleash devastating attacks.
Earn coins to unlock new ships, each with unique speed, fire rate, and shields.
Chase high scores in endless survival mode!
Easy to Learn, Hard to Master – Simple controls, deep gameplay.
No Twin-Stick Needed – Classic arcade-style movement.
Massive Power-Ups – Heat-seekers, lasers, spread shots, bombs, shields, and more!
Unlockable Ships – Each with distinct playstyles and advantages.
Bullet Hell Intensity – Dodge waves of enemies and projectiles.
Leaderboards & Achievements – Compete for the top spot.
Steam Trading Cards – Earn emoticons & profile wallpapers.
Steam Cloud Support – Pick up where you left off.
Multiple Languages – Available in English, Russian, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.
Retro Soundtrack by Spiff Tune – Unique chiptunes for each ship (free DLC).
Inspired by the Best: Classic hits like Luftrausers, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Galaxian, and Geometry Wars influence Bit Blaster XL’s addictive gameplay and retro charm.
Bit Blaster XL is a simple, replayable score-chaser designed for arcade fun. If you find an issue or just want to say hi, reach out via Discord or my website, I appreciate your feedback!
Thanks for playing!
Adam Nickerson - Adamvision Studios
Developer
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