Blaster! released on Steam on October 9, 2026 at $5.39, developed by Metropolis.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4959180), checked 2026-10-13
News · blaster · 2026-10-09
Blaster! Out Now at $5.39: The 1997 Defender-Style Shooter Restored
Blaster! is out now at $5.39 - the 1997 Defender-style side-scrolling shooter restored, with 20 levels and 3D mega-boss battles.
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This release brings back the original 1997 Blaster! in a restored edition, with original gameplay, levels, enemies and mechanics intact.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4959180), checked 2026-10-13
20 levels across five major stages alternate between underwater combat and deep space, with 3D mega-boss battles at the end of each stage.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4959180), checked 2026-10-13
FAQ
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Is Blaster! a remake?
It is the original 1997 Blaster! restored and carefully refreshed, with original gameplay, levels, enemies and mechanics intact.
How many levels are there?
20 levels across five major stages, alternating underwater and space combat.
What happens when energy runs out?
Stronger weapons draw from a shared energy reserve - once it runs dry, your Eagle drops back to the previous weapon level.
How much is it?
$5.39 on Steam.
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What the game is
Blaster! is a classic Defender-style side-scrolling shooter released October 9, 2026 at $5.39.
Pilot the Eagle on its mission to Nestia and clear the way for the Super Bomb.
It is fast, direct and deliberately challenging - reflexes, timing and knowing when to unleash firepower decide how far you get.
Stages and bosses
20 levels across five major stages alternate between underwater combat and deep space.
Underwater, you protect the Super Bomb and fight a path forward for it; in space, survival becomes the top priority.
At the end of each stage, the action shifts into a 3D Mega-Boss battle with a different perspective, controls and style of play.
Weapons and who it is for
A multi-tier weapon system evolves the Eagle's arsenal from a basic laser through torpedoes and homing torpedoes to special weapons.
Stronger weapons draw from a shared energy reserve - run it dry and you drop back to the previous weapon level.
Classic or Enhanced options are included - it suits retro arcade shooter fans (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-13).
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store.steampowered.com/app/4959180
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Last checked: 2026-10-09Related
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