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Blaster Master Zero vs Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Blaster Master Zero and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Blaster Master Zero (2019) is 1 year older than Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (2020). Blaster Master Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (92.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Blaster Master Zero

Choose Blaster Master Zero if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blaster Master Zero launched in 2019.

Choose Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Choose Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 launched in 2020.

Both Blaster Master Zero and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.8% vs 92.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Blaster Master Zero vs Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Blaster Master Zero — Steam game coverBlaster Master ZeroAzure Striker Gunvolt 2 — Steam game coverAzure Striker Gunvolt 2
Released20192020
GenresActionAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews93.8% positive (646 reviews)92.4% positive (210 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersINTI CREATES CO., LTD.INTI CREATES CO., LTD.

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Blaster Master Zero vs Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Blaster Master Zero or Azure Striker Gunvolt 2?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Blaster Master Zero sits at 93.8% positive (646 reviews), Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 at 92.4% (210). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play Blaster Master Zero or Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 first?
If you want chronology, Blaster Master Zero (2019) came out before Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Blaster Master Zero and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 similar?
They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 have multiplayer like Blaster Master Zero?
No. Blaster Master Zero supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is listed as single-player only.