Blast-off

A space runner where shooting helps propel you upward

Quad-Games · Released Jan 22, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 432
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 11 months ago; Nov 12, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 4600; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Blast-off?

A single-player 2D runner and shoot 'em up set in space, where an antimatter ball tries to escape the universe. You jump, shoot enemies, avoid contact, and collect shields through increasingly difficult levels and boss encounters. There is also an endless mode with leaderboards.

For you if...

+you like short arcade sessions with room to improve
+you enjoy combining active and passive abilities

Not for you if...

−you want relaxed action without constant dodging
−you want to play alongside friends rather than alone

What players say

86% of 432 reviews are positive

Players praise the physics-driven movement and demanding arcade action. Complaints include unresponsive controls and approaching hazards that are hard to see in time.

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Blast-off system requirements

Minimum: HD 4600, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP or higher
Processor: Intel Core i3
Graphics: Intel HD 4600
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 180 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does Blast-off have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Blast-off run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, Italian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Hungarian, Turkish, Czech, Swedish, Simplified Chinese.

Does Blast-off use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam