Choose Bit Blaster XL
Choose Bit Blaster XL if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,024 Steam reviews back the pick.
Bit Blaster XL vs The Bullet Hell
Bit Blaster XL and The Bullet Hell 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 9 years older than The Bullet Hell (2025). Bit Blaster XL is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Bullet Hell (1.99 USD vs. 2.20 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 The Bullet Hell
Choose The Bullet Hell if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Bullet Hell launched in 2025.
Both Bit Blaster XL and The Bullet Hell sit in Action 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 |  The Bullet Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.20 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,024 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adamvision Studios | SplatHero |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bit Blaster XL (2016) is 9 years older than The Bullet Hell (2025).
- Bit Blaster XL is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than The Bullet Hell (1.99 USD vs. 2.20 USD).
- Bit Blaster XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Bullet Hell has no Deck rating yet.
Bit Blaster XL vs The Bullet Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Bit Blaster XL or The Bullet Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Bit Blaster XL (2016) came out before The Bullet Hell (2025). 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 The Bullet Hell 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. The Bullet Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.