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The Bits That Saved The Universe

Developed by James C. Gray · Published by James C. Gray

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseDec 29, 2016 Price

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by James C. Gray, published by James C. Gray — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Call your friends and get ready for some challenging Atari-style 4-player shoot 'em up action. Traverse the galaxy and fight off the robot hordes invading your precious world of bits. Fly to different planets, each with their own unique atmosphere and gameplay. Who could be behind this devastating attack on the universe?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 83% positive of 12
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:AdventureActionIndie2D

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Bits That Saved The Universe.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP
  • Processor: 200 Mhz pentium processor or higher
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Must support minimum of Direct3D 9
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

The Bits That Saved The Universe FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Bits That Saved The Universe?

Steam classifies The Bits That Saved The Universe as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by James C. Gray. Call your friends and get ready for some challenging Atari-style 4-player shoot 'em up action. Traverse the galaxy and fight off the robot hordes invading your precious world of bits. Fly to different planets, each with their own unique atmosphere and gameplay. Who could be behind this devastating attack on the universe?

How much does The Bits That Saved The Universe cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for The Bits That Saved The Universe. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is The Bits That Saved The Universe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Bits That Saved The Universe: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is The Bits That Saved The Universe on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Bits That Saved The Universe for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Bits That Saved The Universe out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 29, 2016.

What platforms is The Bits That Saved The Universe on?

The Bits That Saved The Universe is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Bits That Saved The Universe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does The Bits That Saved The Universe cost?

A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.

Who made The Bits That Saved The Universe?

The Bits That Saved The Universe is developed by James C. Gray and published by James C. Gray.

Where to get The Bits That Saved The Universe

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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