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 carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 646 reviews.
Blaster Master Zero vs Blaster Master Zero 3
Blaster Master Zero and Blaster Master Zero 3 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 2 years older than Blaster Master Zero 3 (2021). Blaster Master Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Blaster Master Zero 3 (86.5% 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 3
Choose Blaster Master Zero 3 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Blaster Master Zero 3 launched in 2021.
Both Blaster Master Zero and Blaster Master Zero 3 sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Blaster Master Zero |  Blaster Master Zero 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (646 reviews) | 86.5% positive (223 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Blaster Master Zero (2019) is 2 years older than Blaster Master Zero 3 (2021).
- Blaster Master Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Blaster Master Zero 3 (86.5% positive).
- Blaster Master Zero is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Blaster Master Zero 3 (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Blaster Master Zero has co-op; Blaster Master Zero 3 does not.
- Steam Deck: Blaster Master Zero is Deck Verified, Blaster Master Zero 3 is Deck Playable.
Blaster Master Zero vs Blaster Master Zero 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Blaster Master Zero or Blaster Master Zero 3?
- On Steam reviews Blaster Master Zero scores higher (93.8% positive) than Blaster Master Zero 3 (86.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Blaster Master Zero is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Blaster Master Zero or Blaster Master Zero 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Blaster Master Zero (2019) came out before Blaster Master Zero 3 (2021). 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 Blaster Master Zero 3 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 Blaster Master Zero 3 have multiplayer like Blaster Master Zero?
- No. Blaster Master Zero supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Blaster Master Zero 3 is listed as single-player only.