Choose Bit Blaster XL
Choose Bit Blaster XL if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,024 Steam reviews back the pick.
Bit Blaster XL vs Cycle 28
Bit Blaster XL and Cycle 28 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 2 years older than Cycle 28 (2018). Bit Blaster XL scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Cycle 28 (75.8% positive). 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 Cycle 28
Choose Cycle 28 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cycle 28 launched in 2018.
Both Bit Blaster XL and Cycle 28 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 |  Cycle 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,024 reviews) | 75.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adamvision Studios | Pill Bug Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bit Blaster XL (2016) is 2 years older than Cycle 28 (2018).
- Bit Blaster XL scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Cycle 28 (75.8% positive).
- Bit Blaster XL is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Cycle 28 (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Bit Blaster XL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cycle 28 has no Deck rating yet.
Bit Blaster XL vs Cycle 28 — FAQ
- Should I play Bit Blaster XL or Cycle 28 first?
- If you want chronology, Bit Blaster XL (2016) came out before Cycle 28 (2018). 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 Cycle 28 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. Cycle 28 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.