Choose Bit Blaster XL
Choose Bit Blaster XL if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,024 Steam reviews back the pick.
Bit Blaster XL vs High Speed Cataclysm
Bit Blaster XL and High Speed Cataclysm both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Bit Blaster XL (2016) is 4 years older than High Speed Cataclysm (2020). Bit Blaster XL is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than High Speed Cataclysm (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 High Speed Cataclysm
Choose High Speed Cataclysm if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. High Speed Cataclysm launched in 2020.
Both Bit Blaster XL and High Speed Cataclysm sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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 |  High Speed Cataclysm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,024 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adamvision Studios | Poly Render Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bit Blaster XL (2016) is 4 years older than High Speed Cataclysm (2020).
- Bit Blaster XL is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than High Speed Cataclysm (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Bit Blaster XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; High Speed Cataclysm has no Deck rating yet.
Bit Blaster XL vs High Speed Cataclysm — FAQ
- Should I play Bit Blaster XL or High Speed Cataclysm first?
- If you want chronology, Bit Blaster XL (2016) came out before High Speed Cataclysm (2020). 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 High Speed Cataclysm similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. High Speed Cataclysm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.