Rocket Blasters

Released: Dec 6, 2017
Platforms: WindowsLinux
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 17:33 GMT

Updates & announcements

17 posts

05 Aug 2020Developer post
We are all Falling Behind
There's a new high score on the global leaderboard, and get ready, because this one's a whopper! Check this stuff out! The hours of dedication required to reach this score are mind-boggling to me. Hats off to "Twisted_W gamehag.com/r/6318283" I am truly impressed. Can we have a n
13 Nov 2019Developer post
Slight Update
I fixed a small issue that caused the game to start while still in the main menu, if you pressed any keys. Now it should only start when you click on Start Game...
05 Nov 2019Developer post
Help Schmidt Workshops!
Hey, did you know you could help Schmidt Workshops by writing reviews, sharing our games, and even by just playing them? Well you can! That's right, by simply playing a Schmidt Workshops game, you will help to show other players on Steam that these games exist. Writing a nice rev
12 Aug 2019Developer post
Join Schmidt Workshops on Discord
If you are on Discord, feel free to join the discussion at the Schmidt Workshops server...
07 Jan 2019Developer post
Somebody was in the Zone...
What's your high score in Rocket Blasters? I think I have been formally bested at my own game ... secretly I've always wanted this. For my game to find players who would eventually out-manuver my own abilities as its developer ... it's a kind of mark of acheivement, I think. But
26 Nov 2018Developer post
All things are made right, and balance is restored...
31 Oct 2018Developer post
Rocket Blasters Update
The game has been updated. The destructo beam did not seem to be working, so I was able to resolve that. However, it made me realize that the destructo beam was not available until a very late stage, because otherwise players would have noticed. I have moved up the upgrades in ge
31 Oct 2018Developer post
Found a Bug
For some reason the Destructo Beam does not seem to be working. This is strange, as I know it used to work just fine. I will be looking at possible causes as soon as possible. Stay tuned for an update.
29 Oct 2018Developer post
The Schmidt Workshops Super-Fantastic MegaBundle!
Rocket Blasters is now available in the Schmidt Workshops Super-Fantastic MegaBundle! Now you can get all the Schmidt Workshops games for one ridiculously low price. If you already own one or more of the games, fear not, you don't need to purchase any duplicates. Check it out, sh
31 Jan 2018Developer post
Rocket Blasters Survives (mostly) the Snark Tank!
Rocket Blasters has somehow survived the "Snark Tank" on the Cynical Brit's YouTube channel! With one thumbs up from Genna!
31 Jan 2018Developer post
Rocket Blasters Survives (mostly) the Snark Tank!
Rocket Blasters has somehow survived the "Snark Tank" on the Cynical Brit's YouTube channel! With one thumbs up from Genna!
22 Dec 2017Developer post
Linux Version Imminent
I have a working build of Rocket Blaster ready for Linux users. There may be a few bugs, but if anyone is interested in trying it, you can go to Properties>BETAS and opt in to the Beta version, if you're using a Linux machine. After getting some feedback from testers, I will b
22 Dec 2017Developer post
Linux Version Imminent
I have a working build of Rocket Blaster ready for Linux users. There may be a few bugs, but if anyone is interested in trying it, you can go to Properties>BETAS and opt in to the Beta version, if you're using a Linux machine. After getting some feedback from testers, I will b
10 Dec 2017Developer post
Update December 10th 2017
A few other issues have been addressed. WASD Controls New players will have the option of using WASD or Arrow keys by default If you have already played the game, you can still assign these keys manually under Options > Controls Or just hit the "Reset" button on the Controls m
A few other issues have been addressed.
WASD Controls

New players will have the option of using WASD or Arrow keys by default
If you have already played the game, you can still assign these keys manually under Options > Controls
Or just hit the "Reset" button on the Controls menu, to revert to the default controls

Overlapping Menu Issue

Hitting Escape while in the Options menu caused the menu to stay there while the game resumed
Escape will now pause or resume the game, and remove any open menus in the process
Escape has also been disabled during the start up screen

Connecting to Steam

When the game starts it tries to connect to Steam
You can skip this by pressing "Enter"
If you do not connect to Steam, you will not get achievements or join the global leaderboards

Taskbar Icon

I updated the game to have a unique icon in your taskbar
If you discover any other problems or have suggestions, I am always open to feedback!
Original post
10 Dec 2017Developer post
Update December 10th 2017
A few other issues have been addressed. WASD Controls New players will have the option of using WASD or Arrow keys by default If you have already played the game, you can still assign these keys manually under Options > Controls Or just hit the "Reset" button on the Controls m
A few other issues have been addressed.
WASD Controls

New players will have the option of using WASD or Arrow keys by default
If you have already played the game, you can still assign these keys manually under Options > Controls
Or just hit the "Reset" button on the Controls menu, to revert to the default controls

Overlapping Menu Issue

Hitting Escape while in the Options menu caused the menu to stay there while the game resumed
Escape will now pause or resume the game, and remove any open menus in the process
Escape has also been disabled during the start up screen

Connecting to Steam

When the game starts it tries to connect to Steam
You can skip this by pressing "Enter"
If you do not connect to Steam, you will not get achievements or join the global leaderboards

Taskbar Icon

I updated the game to have a unique icon in your taskbar
If you discover any other problems or have suggestions, I am always open to feedback!
Original post
09 Dec 2017Developer post
Update December 8th 2017
A couple issues were pointed out by a kind curator who reviewed the game. Icon The game should now have a unique icon when installed. If you are still getting the default GameMaker icon after the update, try following these steps (if you care) Name Entry The game will now store y
A couple issues were pointed out by a kind curator who reviewed the game.
Icon

The game should now have a unique icon when installed.
If you are still getting the default GameMaker icon after the update, try following these steps (if you care) https://neosmart.net/wiki/clear-icons-cache/

Name Entry

The game will now store your name, and does not require that you re-type it after each session.
Also, if you mistype your name, backspace will clear the string and allow you to type it correctly.

Controls

The game allows you to rebind keys for controlling the rocket, shooting and more.
I had included this feature in the earlier release, but had failed to test it after adding controller support. The controller script was causing an error, and did not allow you to rebind keys.
Click Options>Controls to assign new keys to control the game.
The game does have partial controller support, it should allow you to fly and shoot. But you will need the mouse and keyboard to use the menus.
Original post
09 Dec 2017Developer post
Update December 8th 2017
A couple issues were pointed out by a kind curator who reviewed the game. Icon The game should now have a unique icon when installed. If you are still getting the default GameMaker icon after the update, try following these steps (if you care) Name Entry The game will now store y
A couple issues were pointed out by a kind curator who reviewed the game.
Icon

The game should now have a unique icon when installed.
If you are still getting the default GameMaker icon after the update, try following these steps (if you care) https://neosmart.net/wiki/clear-icons-cache/

Name Entry

The game will now store your name, and does not require that you re-type it after each session.
Also, if you mistype your name, backspace will clear the string and allow you to type it correctly.

Controls

The game allows you to rebind keys for controlling the rocket, shooting and more.
I had included this feature in the earlier release, but had failed to test it after adding controller support. The controller script was causing an error, and did not allow you to rebind keys.
Click Options>Controls to assign new keys to control the game.
The game does have partial controller support, it should allow you to fly and shoot. But you will need the mouse and keyboard to use the menus.
Original post

Updates & announcements

Faster Shooting

WASD Controls

Overlapping Menu Issue

Connecting to Steam

Taskbar Icon

WASD Controls

Overlapping Menu Issue

Connecting to Steam

Taskbar Icon

Icon

Name Entry

Controls

Icon

Name Entry

Controls