Bit Blaster XL

Arcade shoot-'em-up with constant movement and endless score chasing

Adamvision Studios · Released Jan 22, 2016

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 6,154
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Mar 6, 2025

What is Bit Blaster XL?

In this 2D arcade shoot-'em-up, you steer a constantly moving ship around enemies and their projectiles while it fires automatically. You collect ammo and power-ups, earn coins to unlock ships with different speeds, fire rates, and shields, and chase high scores in endless survival.

For you if...

+you enjoy quick attempts to beat your high score
+you like dodging dense waves of enemy fire

Not for you if...

−you prefer level-based goals over endless survival
−you want direct control over when your ship fires

What players say

96% of 6,154 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple arcade loop, smooth controls, and ship unlocks. Complaints focus on repetition, limited build variety, and cumulative-score achievements that feel grindy.

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Bit Blaster XL system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core +
Graphics: 512MB +
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Notes: Is your computer older than ten years? You should probably get a new computer before you consider more games.

OS: Windows 10 (why not recommend the newest?)
Processor: Got four cores? Great! Bit Blaster XL will run smooth on most things, but especially on four cores.
Graphics: Something within the last five years would be nice and gorgeous, better is always better.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 501 MB available space
Notes: When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.