The game that defined the Bubble Shooter genre: Assess the playfield, aim, shoot, repeat. Bust-A-Move took a simple concept with easy to grasp controls and turned it into arcade history. It was called Puzzle Bobble in Japan, but made its debut as Bust-A-Move internationally.
Key Features
- First ever Bubble Shooter
- Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble
- Arcade feeling
Release Platforms
Arcade (Taito B System, Neo Geo MVS)Neo Geo CDSNES3DOGame GearWonderSwan
Bubbits pushes the Bubble Shooter genre into the 21st century. Easy to get into and a lot of fun with friends. It features multiplayer modes like the 25-player Battle Royale or VS and a classic Adventure Mode with a world map like Super Mario World. A cast of cool characters, instant browser play, a Daily Challenge and tons of customization options, all while staying true to Bust-A-Move 2's classic Bubble Shooter roots.
Key Features
- Vibrant visuals & Game Feel
- Super easy to play with friends
- All Modes: Battle Royale, Adventure Mode, Daily Challenge, Chill & VS Mode
Release Platforms
Web BrowserSteamMobile (2027)
If you ever searched for Bubble Shooter 2, you were probably looking for Bust-A-Move 2! It refined the original formula by overhauling the graphics, adding cute characters and a stronger VS Mode. It is still considered the gold standard of Bubble Shooters today and even has a speedrun community!
Key Features
- Arcade gameplay
- VS Mode & cute characters
- Available on all home consoles
Release Platforms
Arcade (Taito F3 System, Neo Geo MVS)PlayStationSega SaturnNintendo 64Game BoyPCMac OS
Bubble Witch Saga 3 modernized the Bubble Shooter formula for mobile with cute visuals, superb animations, map progression and booster Power-Ups. It became a major mobile success and is now in its third installment of the franchise.
Key Features
- Gorgeous Character Design
- Community features
- Lots of levels
Release Platforms
iOSAndroid
Snood brought a quirky identity to Bubble Shooters. The crazy non bubble look and the Danger system made it one of the most recognizable Bubble Shooters of all time.
Key Features
- Distinct look
- Released on Mac OS first
- Danger system
Release Platforms
Mac OSWindowsGame Boy AdvanceiOS
Frozen Bubble became an open-source legend by pairing well known gameplay with a playful tux penguin theme, making it a staple on Linux systems for many years to come. It also got released on more platforms than any other Bubble Shooter!
Key Features
- Brought Bubble Shooters to Linux
- Open-Source
- Released on many platforms
Release Platforms
LinuxWindowsMac OSJavagp2xFreeBSDNetBSDWindows Phone 7Android
Less is more is the message of this web-first entry in the genre. It stripped all optional things and what remained was a pure Bubble Shooter. No fancy visuals or sounds, no onboarding, no modes to choose, just click and pop bubbles. Players from around the world appreciated this approach and so this Bubble Shooters became one of the most popular Bubble Shooters of all time.
Key Features
- Simplicity
- Simplicity
- Simplicity
Release Platforms
Web browser (Flash)iOSAndroidMac OSPocket PC
