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Pilot a ship that never stops moving, dodge enemy fire, collect weapons and ammo, and survive for a higher arcade score.
Released 22 Jan 2016
Steer While Always Moving
Dodge Bullet Waves
Collect Weapon Power-Ups
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!
Developed by Adamvision Studios · Published by Adamvision Studios
Bit Blaster XL is a retro-style arcade shooter built around survival and score chasing. Pilot a ship through a single-screen arena as enemies and projectiles fill the space around you.
Your ship keeps moving, so you steer and adjust its speed to avoid danger. Its guns fire automatically and use limited ammo; collect refills and weapon power-ups, and use bombs for a powerful attack.
Survive as long as possible to build your score and collect coins. Spend coins to unlock ships with different speed, fire-rate, and shield attributes, then try another run and compare scores on the leaderboards.
Many supplied reviewers enjoy Bit Blaster XL as a straightforward arcade game for short sessions, especially its survival runs, high-score chase, and retro style. Some also like earning coins to unlock ships and trying their different attributes. Others find the loop repetitive or shallow, and a few say the unusual movement controls take getting used to.
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
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 17 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
