Choose SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT
Choose SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT launched in 2018.
SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT vs Roboom
SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Roboom both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT (2018) is 6 years older than Roboom (2024). SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Roboom (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 Roboom
Choose Roboom if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Roboom launched in 2024.
Both SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Roboom sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT |  Roboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dead Crow | Robogame Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT (2018) is 6 years older than Roboom (2024).
- SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Roboom (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT vs Roboom — FAQ
- Should I play SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT or Roboom first?
- If you want chronology, SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT (2018) came out before Roboom (2024). 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 SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Roboom similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT and Roboom have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Roboom ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.