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Added an autofire option in the options menu.
Steam deck users have requested an autofire option, so here you go!
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A Blast From The Past
Also known as A Blast From The Past, a blast from past, a-blast-from-the-past
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Last update
22 May 2026
Players now
0
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Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
9 updates
August 2023
- A Small update...Leaderboards are now silently fetched as a background task and the old 'Connecting' screen that used to appear when the game was launched has been removed. A bug was reported that the game was getting stuck on the conne…
March 2023
- MAC Build updated (synced with PC Build)The MAC version has been updated to be in sync with the PC Build.
- Tournament mode is now unlocked and available to play! This game mode starts at very high difficulty and the player cannot earn extra lives... It also has its own online Leaderboard and a shiny new green Ship Skin. I've…Store
- Game Update - Added Spinner controls optionI had an unusual request from a user to add support for arcade 'spinner' controls. I have added support for these controls (disabled by default) to enable it, just add the following line to your config.txt file: spinner…
- Xbox One Controller - DPAD issue fixed.Fixed a minor issue when using the DPAD on a Xbox Controller. Thankyou for letting us know about it!
- Grab your joysticks!! A Blast from the past is now LIVE on steam!!! The first 500 purchases will receive an exclusive player ship skin in the next update! Enjoy the game! We can't wait to see some hi-scores on the leade…Store
February 2023
- New Trailer!
January 2023
- Gameplay live-stream!We will be live-streaming a Blast from the past as part of the steam next fest event! We will be trying for a new world record hi-score! Download the demo and try it for yourself!!
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 36 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Full PowerPower up your ship with 3 power stars.95.4%
- Elite Killer IDestroy 1 Elite.72.5%
- Untouchable IReach Wave 5 without dying.64.3%
- Exterminator IDestroy 10 Formations.60.2%
- Grim Reaper IKill 1000 Enemies.53.3%
- Detonator IDetonated 10 Nova bombs.48.8%