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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: windows10,8,7 Processeur : CPU 1.5GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1280 x 720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 30 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: windows10,8,7 Processeur : CPU 2GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1280 x 720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 30 MB d'espace disque disponible

RagingBlasters

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Released January 22, 2021
sample: 124 reviews posted after launch (82 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 99 % · 124 reviews (« Very Positive »)
12,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Bullet-hell intensity meets pure arcade accessibility, drawing a stellar 99 percent approval rating across all 124 reviews since launch. Pilots are consistently logging between two and ten hours in the cockpit, proving that fast-paced retro action keeps commanders glued to their screens.

What it's about: Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

In-game

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« RagingBlasters is pure style and aural heaven. I love this game and so will you. (The game, after a lot of Focusing, also provided me with my first ever 1cc). Thank You Terarin xx »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2021 · 92 h played1
« Un excellent hommage aux shmups Compile et Hudson, en particulier Gunhed et la série des Soldier. Grâce aux modes de difficulté bien équilibrés, le jeu est aussi à la portée de tous. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 5 h played
« Easy game on default settings, but very fun. Harder levels give you a pretty decent challenge. Graphics are simple but do the job. Gameplay is very solid. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 1 h played
« Review starts at 6:08 https://youtu.be/EnT_dpHRDbs »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 2 h played
« Dev is using Steam as a paid beta testing platform for vastly improved Switch versions of his games with improvements that'll never make their way back to the Steam version. Game's nothing special either so you really shouldn't buy this. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 2 h played
« Shmups might actually be the best gaming genre »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 4 h played
« Great throwback to the PC Engine era of shooters. Great on Steam Deck. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 2 h played
« Is it good? Yes Is it fun? Yes Is it? Yes »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 2 h played

In players' words

« RagingBlasters is pure style and aural heaven. I love this game and so will you. (The game, after a lot of Focusing, also provided me with my first ever 1cc). Thank You Terarin xx »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2021 · 92 h played1
« Dev is using Steam as a paid beta testing platform for vastly improved Switch versions of his games with improvements that'll never make their way back to the Steam version. Game's nothing special either so you really shouldn't buy this. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 2 h played
« Un excellent hommage aux shmups Compile et Hudson, en particulier Gunhed et la série des Soldier. Grâce aux modes de difficulté bien équilibrés, le jeu est aussi à la portée de tous. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 5 h played
« Shmups might actually be the best gaming genre »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 4 h played
« Easy game on default settings, but very fun. Harder levels give you a pretty decent challenge. Graphics are simple but do the job. Gameplay is very solid. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 1 h played
« Great throwback to the PC Engine era of shooters. Great on Steam Deck. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 2 h played
« Review starts at 6:08 https://youtu.be/EnT_dpHRDbs »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 2 h played
« Is it good? Yes Is it fun? Yes Is it? Yes »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
98 % pos · n=81
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=26
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
95 % pos · n=22
Value for money
83 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay817911
Audio / music262510
Graphics / art242211
Content / longevity222101
Value for money6510
Multiplayer5500
Performance1100
Stability / bugs1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
96 % (n=24)
2-10h
100 % (n=75)
10-25h
100 % (n=20)
>25h
100 % (n=5)

💶 Price history

€5.31€7.33€9.36€11.39€13.42€6.24

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 11, 2026 · All-time low: €6.24 (Aug 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,3 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 13 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 28,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the praise with 79 positive mentions out of 81 total.
  • The soundtrack hits the right nostalgic notes, earning 25 positive mentions out of 26.
  • Visual aesthetics capture the classic arcade feel successfully with 22 positive mentions out of 24.
  • Stage design and offerings satisfy shoot-'em-up veterans, counting 21 positive mentions out of 22.

Weaknesses

  • The core gameplay loop saw a solitary negative remark out of 81 mentions.
  • Visual fidelity missed the mark for just 1 player among 24 mentions.

Who is it for?

Fans of old-school vertical shoot-'em-ups and caravan-style arcade challenges looking for an accessible yet rapid twitch shooter will find their ultimate fix here.

Is RagingBlasters worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 99% of 124 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 12,49€.

Verdict

RagingBlasters delivers an impeccably tuned retro shmup experience backed by a near-flawless 99 percent positive reception across 124 reviews. It is a bullet-dodging triumph that respects coin-op traditions while providing modern adrenaline.

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