Absolute Blue

Absolute Blue

Jochen Heizmann · April 21, 2018 · Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Bullet Hell, Arcade

Absolute Blue is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Mostly Positive71% · 56
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Free
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About Absolute Blue

Absolute Blue is a 2D shoot'em'up that was first released in 2005. Since that was quite a while ago, I decided to offer the game for free to everyone. Please keep in mind that it was created in a different time - nevertheless, I think that it can still be quite fun to face the attacking alien horde in your space fighter. I hope some of you still has some fun hours with it ;-)
About the game

You are an ace pilot and mankind's last hope. Hop into your Jaeger and brave 60 sectors of waves upon waves of enemies by dodging bullets while filling the screen with your own.

Upgrade your trusty ship into a force to be reckoned with as the enemy onslaught will be relentless.

This 2D side-scrolling shooter not only makes you a space traveller, it also transports you back into the glorious 90s with its pumping soundtrack and spectacular, chrome-studded visuals.
  • 60 sectors, 12 levels, 4 huge worlds
  • Explosions and power-ups all over the place
  • 3 difficulty modes
  • Configurable controls: Play with the gamepad, keyboard or even mouse (if you're a momma's boy)
  • 3 different primary weapons
  • Upgrade your ship with up to three satellites
  • Feel real satisfaction when blowing up enemies with your ludicrously awesome sizzling energy ray™ or LASER for short.
  • Manoeuvrer your ship through super-sonic high-speed sections
  • Screen-filling endbosses
  • 80/90s infused synth-soundtrack and sfx (available as free DLC)

Absolute Blue — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Sep 19, 2025
[h1] Chaotic shooter with prerendered animations. Levels are not that bad but variety of enemies is small. Visuals have some charm but overall gameplay is a bit lacking. Don't press Esc or the ship will explode (seriously). For me game freezes on the menu after dying and choosing any option is impossible. Still might wanna check it out if you like shoot'em ups and ball'em ups. [/h1]
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Recommended Jun 10, 2026
Absolute Blue pros: //fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on cons: //difficult precision movement because touching any walls result in instant loss //could use more powerups and lives //anti-progression with no save feature //repetitive //good game Personal Suggested Purchase Price: Free To Play extra notes: //you pilot a starship while attacking enemy contacts //upbeat music with a few exploding enemies that set the scene //nostalgic 2d side-scroller shoot-em-up
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Recommended Aug 27, 2026
Absolute Blue is a traditional side-scrolling shoot ’em up that proudly carries the design philosophy of classic arcade shooters into a straightforward PC experience. Instead of surrounding its action with complicated progression systems or an elaborate narrative, it concentrates on piloting a spacecraft, destroying waves of hostile forces, collecting upgrades, avoiding incoming fire, and surviving increasingly dangerous encounters. The game was developed by Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné, and Intermediaware, with Asylum Square listed as publisher. Its strongest appeal comes from its deliberately retro character, making it particularly suited to players who appreciate shooters built around reflexes, pattern recognition, and repeated attempts at mastering stages. The story serves mainly as a foundation for the action. An alien threat places humanity in danger, leaving the player to take control of the Jaeger, an advanced fighter sent into hostile territory. The premise does not attempt to become a complex science-fiction narrative, and the game wastes little time moving into combat. This works reasonably well because the central attraction is clearly the shooting rather than story…
Recommended Feb 13, 2026
only keyboard
Recommended Oct 30, 2025
Игра «Absolute Blue» предлагает атмосферный хоррор с уникальным сюжетом, но сопряжена с техническими недостатками. Графика качественная, а звуковая дорожка усиливает напряжение, однако геймплей часто тормозит из-за лагов и нестабильного управления. Сюжет заставляет задуматься о темах одиночества и моральных дилеммах, но сложная система задач и ограниченная подсказка могут оттолкнуть новичков. Рекомендую только продвинутым фанатам жанра, готовым к неидеальной реализации.
Recommended Aug 16, 2025
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