Vonbit

Vonbit

Chris Boyfield · March 31, 2022 · Casual, Arcade, Action, Pixel Graphics, Retro

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

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About Vonbit

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Vonbit is a 2D arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire and rack up high scores by blasting through waves of moving targets. Its intentionally lo-fi one-bit graphics and choppy frame rate nail that authentic retro arcade feel.

Vonbit is a simple 2D arcade shooter where you aim to get the highest score by shooting down moving enemies while avoiding their projectiles. It features low-resolution one-bit graphics and a low frame rate - all of which add to the retro experience!

Vonbit — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

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Vonbit is a Space Invaders clone that players describe as simplistic but playable, with notably poor pixelated graphics that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the chaotic, progressively challenging gameplay and retro aesthetic, others criticize the derivative design, art quality, and heavy reliance on luck with power-up drops. Most agree it's worth trying since it's free, though opinions vary on whether it offers enough value as a casual diversion.

Recommended Aug 2, 2025
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Not recommended Feb 6, 2025
"Vonbit" is an extremely badly made ripoff of Space Invaders that somehow has even worse graphics. Some odd trivia; game design itself is something that is covered by copyright, and previous case law and precedent shows these intellectual property rights can be legally enforced. I wonder if Taito will sue or send a DMCA takedown. I hope they do. What do you do in the game? It's Space Invaders but worse. This features really godawful pixelcrap "art" instead of real graphics. It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter. What matters is that this looks much worse than most other games because of that decision, and that's a major deterrent to gamers. Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded [i]despite[/i] the bad graphics, not because of them. This is "free" enough, at least you won't be expected to spend any more money after you download this, but just because something is free doesn't mean it's good. Even though this is "free", it failed to appeal to the 120 million+ gamers on Steam. SteamDB showed the game peaked at only 3 con…
Recommended Sep 16, 2024
Slick presentation. Each level increases the enemy count and coupled with their high fire-rate it doesn't take long for the game to descend into chaos. Success at higher levels is bit too dependant on good luck with power-up drops, otherwise a fun little game
Recommended Mar 29, 2023
[h1]Before I played Vonbit, I had a small pp, no friends, no gf, depression, and no life. These things havent changed, but the game is pretty good[/h1]
Recommended Jul 2, 2022
It's space invaders
Recommended Jun 15, 2022
Not great, but actually not bad either. Just some Space Invaders clone with a retro feeling, but still less retro than the original one. Since Vonbit is a free game you can spend a few minutes playing it, that much you won't regret, and you might actually find it quite fun to play.

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