# The Bits That Saved the Galaxy

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122377955](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122377955)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy

## Summary
The Bits That Saved the Galaxy is a 2021 action‑adventure video game that was released digitally on Steam for Microsoft Windows and Linux, offering both single‑player and cooperative play.

## Key Facts
- The game’s publication date is 2021‑04‑30.  
- It is classified as an action game, an adventure video game, and most precisely as an action‑adventure game.  
- Supported platforms are Microsoft Windows and Linux.  
- Available game modes include single‑player video game and co‑op mode.  
- The instance of the entity is a video game.  
- It is distributed by Steam in digital distribution format.  
- The Steam application ID is 1535550, qualified for Microsoft Windows and Linux.  
- The game’s language of work or name is English.  
- Itch.io URL: https://jcgames.itch.io/tbtstg (itch.io numeric ID 884079).  
- Rawg game ID: the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy.  
- TuxDB game ID: 9046.  
- Lutris game ID: the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy.  
- SteamGridDB ID: 5276610.  
- GameSpot game ID: the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy.  
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy.  
- GamerProfiles game ID: v7Kjy.  
- GamingOnLinux database ID: 21658.  
- VGList video game ID: 69749.  
- Internet Game Database game ID: the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy (qualifier P9043: 150710).  
- Wikidata description: “2021 video game”.  

## FAQs
**What type of game is The Bits That Saved the Galaxy?**  
It is an action‑adventure video game that also falls under the broader categories of action game and adventure video game, with the action‑adventure label marked as the most precise value.

**On which operating systems can the game be played?**  
The game runs on Microsoft Windows and Linux, as indicated by its platform properties and the qualifiers on its Steam application ID.

**When was The Bits That Saved the Galaxy released?**  
The game was published on 2021‑04‑30, according to its publication date sourced from Steam.

**Does the game support multiplayer or cooperative play?**  
Yes, besides a single‑player mode, the game includes a co‑op mode for cooperative gameplay.

**How is the game distributed and what format does it use?**  
It is distributed by Steam using a digital distribution format.

**What identifiers does the game have across various databases?**  
It possesses multiple identifiers: Steam application ID 1535550, itch.io URL and numeric ID 884079, Rawg ID the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy, TuxDB ID 9046, Lutris ID the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy, SteamGridDB ID 5276610, GameSpot ID the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy, IsThereAnyDeal ID the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy, GamerProfiles ID v7Kjy, GamingOnLinux ID 21658, VGList ID 69749, and Internet Game Database ID the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy with qualifier 150710.

**What language is used for the game’s work or name?**  
The language of work or name is English.

## Why It Matters
The Bits That Saved the Galaxy exemplifies how indie developers can leverage multiple digital distribution platforms and metadata repositories to increase discoverability. By releasing on Steam for both Windows and Linux, it reaches cross‑platform audiences without requiring separate builds. Its presence in numerous gaming databases—such as Rawg, TuxDB, Lutris, SteamGridDB, GameSpot, IsThereAnyDeal, GamerProfiles, GamingOnLinux, VGList, and IGDB—demonstrates a comprehensive approach to cataloguing that aids players, researchers, and preservation efforts. The game’s inclusion of both single‑player and co‑op modes offers flexible play styles, contributing to the diversity of cooperative experiences available on PC. Its 2021 release date places it within a period of growing indie prominence on Steam, highlighting the platform’s role in distributing niche titles globally.

## Notable For
- Listed with the most precise genre classification as an action‑adventure game.  
- Available on both Microsoft Windows and Linux via a single Steam release.  
- Features both single‑player and cooperative gameplay modes.  
- Assigned a unique Steam application ID (1535550) that explicitly qualifies for Windows and Linux.  
- Registered across ten distinct gaming identifiers and databases, ensuring broad metadata coverage.  
- Possesses an itch.io presence with a dedicated URL and numeric ID, indicating multi‑store distribution.  
- Classified as a video game instance with a Wikidata description confirming its 2021 release year.  
- Distributed exclusively in digital format through Steam.  
- Recognized by the GamingOnLinux database, underscoring its Linux compatibility.  

## Body

### Overview
The Bits That Saved the Galaxy is a 2021 video game described in Wikidata as a “2021 video game”. Its core identity is that of an action‑adventure title, with additional genre tags of action game and adventure video game, the former two being less precise and the latter marked as the most precise value.

### Genre Classification
- Action game (supported by Steam reference, timestamp 2025‑06‑10).  
- Adventure video game (supported by Steam reference, timestamp 2025‑06‑06).  
- Action‑adventure game (marked with qualifier P7452: most precise value).  

### Platforms
The game runs on Microsoft Windows and Linux, each cited with a Steam reference from 2023‑09‑10 and linked to the entity via P1733 = 1535550.

### Game Modes
- Single‑player video game (Steam reference, 2023‑09‑10).  
- Co‑op mode (Steam reference, 2023‑09‑10).  

### Instance Of
The entity is an instance of the class “video game”, with a Steam reference from 2023‑09‑10.

### Distribution
- Distributed by Steam (Steam reference, 2023‑09‑10).  
- Distribution format is digital distribution (referenced via P3452 = Steam).  

### Language
The language of work or name is English, sourced from Steam (2023‑09‑10).

### Identifiers and External IDs
| Identifier Type | Value | Reference Details |
|-----------------|-------|-------------------|
| Steam application ID | 1535550 | Qualifiers P400: Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| itch.io URL | https://jcgames.itch.io/tbtstg | P248 = Q108357933, P813 = 2024‑06‑23, P9968 = the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy |
| itch.io numeric ID | 884079 | P813 = 2025‑01‑24, P7294 = https://jcgames.itch.io/tbtstg, P11797 = Q22905933 |
| Rawg game ID | the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy | P813 = 2024‑06‑23, P1733 = 1535550, P11797 = Steam |
| TuxDB game ID | 9046 | (no reference provided) |
| Lutris game ID | the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy | P813 = 2023‑09‑18, P5794 = the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy, P11797 = Q20056333 |
| SteamGridDB ID | 5276610 | P813 = 2024‑03‑28, P1733 = 1535550, P11797 = Steam |
| GameSpot game ID | the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy | P248 = Q45836, P813 = 2025‑04‑22, P5494 = the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy |
| IsThereAnyDeal ID | the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy | P813 = 2024‑06‑15, P1733 = 1535550, P11797 = Steam |
| GamerProfiles game ID | v7Kjy | P248 = Q124398839, P813 = 2024‑05‑17, P12001 = v7Kjy |
| GamingOnLinux database ID | 21658 | (no reference provided) |
| VGList video game ID | 69749 | (no reference provided) |
| Internet Game Database game ID | the-bits-that-saved-the-galaxy | Qualifier P9043 = 150710; P813 = 2023‑09‑10, P1733 = 1535550, P11797 = Steam |

### Publication Date
The game’s publication date is 2021‑04‑30, sourced from Steam (P813 = 2023‑09‑10, P1733 = 1535550).

### Additional Metadata
- Wikidata description: “2021 video game”.  
- The entity’s Steam application ID (1535550) is qualified for both Microsoft Windows and Linux, reinforcing its cross‑platform availability.  

These facts collectively define The Bits That Saved the Galaxy as a modestly scoped, digitally distributed indie title with deliberate multi‑platform support and extensive cataloguing across gaming‑focused databases.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. RAWG
4. Q124398839