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Blast Rush LS
Developer Bipedal Dog
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all! From the Steam store page
19 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Apr 21, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
100
LovedLoved
14 positive · 0 negative
95% range 78–100%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
5 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Positive
15 of 15 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Players love this bomb-focused shmup update, calling it innovative and addictive.
Reactions are overwhelmingly positive, with players praising the game's innovative twist on the bullet hell genre by making bombs unlimited. One player notes that the game "flips one of its most defining rules on its head" by giving constant bomb access. [3][4]
The update is celebrated for its new modes, extras, and improved presentation, with one player calling it much more than an updated version of the mobile game. The music and pixel art also receive high marks. [2][4][5][12]
Praised innovative bomb mechanic · new modes and extras · music and pixel art
Criticised unforgiving difficulty
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 14 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
19 of 19 · most liked firstPatch day for Blast Rush LS on Steam and Switch! Highlights: - Improved loading in some spots, esp. on Switch/Switch 2 - Control remap in pause menu - Menu nav wrapping in Library pages ICYMI I shipped this game this year after a lot of hard work! Also it’s on sale! store.indie.io/blast-rush-ls
unlabelledView post →The intensity of this game cured my baldness
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So anyway, I started Blastin'. I was already a fan of the mobile version, and the Steam release is even better. The pixel art and music capture the retro shmup aesthetic, and the various modes include something for everyone. Highly recommended if you enjoy big bombs and satisfyin' 'splosions. Well worth the price!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game sale time! Blast Rush LS 25% off on Switch! www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... Mash Gadget 50% anniversary sale! play.date/games/mash-g...
unlabelledView post →Blast Rush LS, developed by Bipedal Dog and published by indie.io, takes the familiar framework of a bullet hell shooter and flips one of its most defining rules on its head. Instead of treating bombs as rare, high-stakes resources, the game builds its entire identity around giving players constant access to them. This single design decision dramatically alters how the game feels from the moment you start playing, shifting the experience away from cautious survival and toward aggressive,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An innovative new take on the shoot-em-up/ bullet hell genre where the enemies themselves are the bullets and the player must be strategic about how they use their unlimited bombs. The new UI and bonus material is reminiscent of Digital Eclipse retrospective collections. This is much more than an updated version of the mobile game - it's a whole new game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am hooked on Flash Rush. It almost turns the game back into a regular shmup, but it's a blast.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent update to the classic. Love the added challenges and behind the scenes notes. Crystal Heron 4 Ever!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A pretty neat idea! can be unforgiving at times but the extras help make it feel fuller
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am, what some might call, a 'filthy casual' when it comes to vertical shmups, or bullet hell games, but I do really love trying to play them. Blast Rush LS is a nice update to the Classic Blast rush! I really enjoy the new modes (especially Flash Mode!) The updates to Standard mode are nice as well, I love being able to select how the bombs land for each different fighter. Blow it up!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never had such a rush. Except when I played the original, but this is better in every way. WHAT A RUSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A tight, skill-expressive game in a very minute package. Awesome music. This little number can fit so many bombs in it infinite in fact. Walks with the best of them. Upright and canid.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun game! Once you wrap your head around the conceit that it's not a traditional vertical shmup but a game of flag football with spaceships, it's a much better time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →all the things I loved about the mobile version, now Steam-ified! soundtrack also goes hard shmup with the best of 'em :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Infinite bombs? Count me in!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Blast Rush LS is my 2025 game of the year. Admittedly, it's the only game I played from this year, but it's also really cool.
unlabelledView post →It's Blast Rush, but with LS*! *(I think the LS stands for "LOTS O' STUFF")
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#NintendoSwitch Review Video: #BlastRushLS - While there’s no question that its mechanics are distinctive and a challenge, the ultimate play doesn’t reward you enough to make it worthwhile #IndieGames https://youtu.be/Ho4V_axFVxY
unlabelledView post →#NintendoSwitch Video: #BlastRushLS - While giving credit for its unique mechanics as a shooter, Blast Rush LS has quirks for sure #IndieGames https://youtu.be/co__XZsI7Xc
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