Choose Bit Blaster XL
Choose Bit Blaster XL if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,024 Steam reviews back the pick.
Bit Blaster XL vs Exile Squadron
Bit Blaster XL and Exile Squadron both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Bit Blaster XL (2016) is 3 years older than Exile Squadron (2019). Bit Blaster XL is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Exile Squadron (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Exile Squadron
Choose Exile Squadron if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Exile Squadron launched in 2019.
Both Bit Blaster XL and Exile Squadron sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bit Blaster XL |  Exile Squadron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,024 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adamvision Studios | One Bit Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bit Blaster XL (2016) is 3 years older than Exile Squadron (2019).
- Bit Blaster XL is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Exile Squadron (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Bit Blaster XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Exile Squadron has no Deck rating yet.
Bit Blaster XL vs Exile Squadron — FAQ
- Should I play Bit Blaster XL or Exile Squadron first?
- If you want chronology, Bit Blaster XL (2016) came out before Exile Squadron (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Bit Blaster XL and Exile Squadron similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Bit Blaster XL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bit Blaster XL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Exile Squadron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.