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Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

BLUE REVOLVER is a shoot 'em up, bullet hell and indie game developed by danbo and woof and published by Stellar Circle.
Released on October 11th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Russian.

It has received 747 reviews of which 739 were positive and 8 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified BLUE REVOLVER into these genres:

Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell Indie Action Arcade Great Soundtrack Pixel Graphics Anime 2D Female Protagonist Difficult Shooter Retro Top-Down Shooter

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: XP or above
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
MacOS
  • OS: OS X 10.7+ (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 – 16.04
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

User reviews & Ratings

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May 2025
played Scrandle for the first time and got flashbanged by the fact that it was made by this dev. incredible shmup
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March 2025
Overview: Blue Revolver is a vertical shoot-'em-up, drawing inspiration from classic arcade shooters, it combines traditional gameplay with modern features to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned players. Players can choose from three distinct characters, each offering unique weapons and playstyles. The game features five stages set in diverse environments, culminating in challenging boss battles. One of its standout features is the adaptive difficulty system, which tailors the game's challenge to the player's skill level, ensuring a balanced experience for everyone. Additionally, the Missions mode provides 25 single-stage challenges designed to refine players' skills and introduce various gameplay scenarios. -» Gameplay: Three characters and 12 special weapons, players can experiment with different strategies and find playstyles that suit them best. The hitbox seems flawless which is a big plus to make the gameplay feel smooth -» Soundtrack and sound effects: Designed to create a sense of urgency and excitement, with fast-paced rhythms that match the high-stakes nature of the gameplay. It’s both catchy and ear friendly -» Graphics: An art style including elements both vibrant and clear, making it easy to distinguish between incoming projectiles during intense moments. -» Bosses: Some bosses will unleash powerful desperation attacks when they are near death. These attacks are often screen-filling or involve patterns that require quick thinking and precise movements to avoid. These intense moments elevate the stakes of each boss fight and provide a thrilling conclusion to the encounters. -» Replayability: The Missions Mode provide 25 single-stage challenges that can be replayed for mastery. These not only test players’ ability to avoid bullets and defeat enemies but also encourage experimenting with different weapons and tactics -» Difficulty: The dynamic adjustment ensures that players face a suitable level of challenge, promoting a sense of progression without overwhelming them. I would argue, that much like Batsugun, this is a perfect entry for the bullet hell titles pool. -» Bullet style: frequently the screen is crammed with a dense array of bullets. However, the game also provides areas of relative safety, where the player can maneuver through openings in the patterns. I felt a suitable balance was reached here for a mere, but commited mortal, to surppass. Cons: SUMMARY: 9.1/10 gaming scale Final Thoughts: It successfully merges classic shoot-'em-up elements with modern design principles, offering a rewarding experience for both newcomers and veteran players. Its engaging gameplay mechanics make it a standout title. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic trip or a fresh challenge, its's a commendable choice. After clearing the main campaign and, as I comeback for new sessions or new updates arise by developers, I intend to keep revising this review.
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Nov. 2024
Top recommendation winter '24. The game was already a great cave homage, but they came through and polished EVERYTHING. Choosing between art and music in the unlock shop is harder than novice mode.
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Nov. 2024
Simply one of the best shmups available on Steam, plenty of CAVE DNA on this one for all the good reasons, it's packed with content, lots of custom ways to play the game that will catter both to casuals and hardcore players, beautiful 2D pixel art, amazing soundtrack, high quality stuff all around.
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Nov. 2024
Even if you believe that you have near-zero interest in shmups, it's worth playing for the post-mothership sequence in Stage 3 with the original OST enabled, or for the Descent section in Stage 5 with the new DA OST
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Frequently Asked Questions

BLUE REVOLVER is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

BLUE REVOLVER is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

BLUE REVOLVER received 739 positive votes out of a total of 747 achieving an impressive rating of 9.23.
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BLUE REVOLVER was developed by danbo and woof and published by Stellar Circle.

BLUE REVOLVER is playable and fully supported on Windows.

BLUE REVOLVER is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

BLUE REVOLVER is playable and fully supported on Linux.

BLUE REVOLVER is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for BLUE REVOLVER. Explore additional content available for BLUE REVOLVER on Steam.

BLUE REVOLVER does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

BLUE REVOLVER does not support Steam Remote Play.

BLUE REVOLVER is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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BLUE REVOLVER
14.99€
9.2
739
8
Game modes
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Developer
danbo, woof
Publisher
Stellar Circle
Release 11 Oct 2016
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