Games like FZ: Formation Z
If FZ: Formation Z is your kind of game, the closest matches are Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute, R-TYPE DX: Music Encore and Astebreed: Definitive Edition — picked from the ranked list below. 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.
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Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute
WHY THIS
Top pick for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Modify. Deploy. Dominate. The Ultimate Robot Action Reborn.
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Astebreed: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
GIGANTIC ARMY
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
Intrusion 2
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
BE-A Walker
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Take control of a huge mech on an alien planet! Shoot and trample the natives, avenge your brother, or forgive his killers? Join the rebels to restore peace on the exotic planet of Eldorado.
ARMED SEVEN
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
BATTLETECH
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for FZ: Formation Z fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below FZ: Formation Z at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under FZ: Formation Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under FZ: Formation Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under FZ: Formation Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under FZ: Formation Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under FZ: Formation Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under FZ: Formation Z on Steam right now. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Peggle Extreme
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Peggle Extreme delivers fast-paced puzzle action that combines elements of pinball and pachinko to create a truly unique game experience. Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun, now exclusively themed with art and sounds from Half-Life: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Modify. Deploy. Dominate. The Ultimate Robot Action Reborn.
Astebreed: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
BE-A Walker
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
Take control of a huge mech on an alien planet! Shoot and trample the natives, avenge your brother, or forgive his killers? Join the rebels to restore peace on the exotic planet of Eldorado.
ARMED SEVEN
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with FZ: Formation Z.
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Frequently asked about FZ: Formation Z
- How much does FZ: Formation Z cost?
- FZ: Formation Z is listed on Steam at 26.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to FZ: Formation Z?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside FZ: Formation Z are Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute, R-TYPE DX: Music Encore, Astebreed: Definitive Edition.
- Who developed FZ: Formation Z?
- FZ: Formation Z was developed by Granzella Inc. and published by CITY CONNECTION, Clear River Games.
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