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Same retro mood as Blaster Master Zero.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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The closest matches to Blaster Master Zero: Blaster Master Zero 2, Blaster Master Zero 3, Infernax, Kero Blaster, and Timespinner. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Why this: Shares weapon upgrade system with Blaster Master Zero.
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Same nostalgic mood as Blaster Master Zero.
- 82% of 924 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
- Price: $4.99−50%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 646 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Boss fights are creative and challenging
- Dual perspective switching feels seamless
- Pixel art and soundtrack evoke nostalgia
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Nostalgic
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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero.
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Super Hydorah
Why this: Same retro mood as Blaster Master Zero.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Blaster Master Zero 2
Why this: Same retro mood as Blaster Master Zero.
Infernax
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero.
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero.
Gal*Gun 2
Why this: Same immersive mood as Blaster Master Zero.
Azure Striker Gunvolt
Why this: Same challenging mood as Blaster Master Zero.
Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Blaster Master Zero.
About Blaster Master Zero
The closest matches to Blaster Master Zero: Blaster Master Zero 2, Blaster Master Zero 3, Infernax, Kero Blaster, and Timespinner. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Blaster Master Zero is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blaster Master Zero 2, Blaster Master Zero 3 and Infernax — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, immersive and nostalgic, and single out its boss gimmick fights and checkpoint save system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Blaster Master Zero: Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Is Blaster Master Zero worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 646 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss fights are creative and challenging
- Dual perspective switching feels seamless
- Pixel art and soundtrack evoke nostalgia
- Quality of life improvements modernize the retro design
People who play it also play: Blaster Master Zero 2, Blaster Master Zero 3, Infernax
Frequently asked about Blaster Master Zero
Can I run it?
Is Blaster Master Zero verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Blaster Master Zero is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Blaster Master Zero cost?
Blaster Master Zero is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Blaster Master Zero have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Blaster Master Zero supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Blaster Master Zero?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Blaster Master Zero are Blaster Master Zero 2, Blaster Master Zero 3, Infernax.
Who developed Blaster Master Zero?
Blaster Master Zero was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD..