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2016PC, Steam Deck verified96 % positive1.89 €

A fast-paced retro arcade shoot 'em up inspired by 80s cabinets, built around quick reflexes and chasing high scores.

  • Pixel art
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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In short: Games like Bit Blaster XL

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Bit Blaster XL special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Galaga

97 %Match

1981PEGI 3PC, Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Bit Blaster XL: good gunplay, combat with precise timing and pixel art.

A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

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Zero Wing

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