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Free games like Slave Zero

Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to Slave Zero, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.

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Ranked picks

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    Waves — Steam game cover

    Waves

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Warframe — Steam game cover

    Warframe

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

    2013ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    Alien Swarm — Steam game cover

    Alien Swarm

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

    2010ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    MechWarrior Online™ Legends — Steam game cover

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

    2015ActionStrategySimulationFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered — Steam game cover

    Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!

    2022ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableFree to playSimilar games →
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    AirMech — Steam game cover

    AirMech

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

    2018ActionStrategyIndieFreeFree to playSimilar games →
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    You Have to Win the Game — Steam game cover

    You Have to Win the Game

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action with Slave Zero.

    You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

    2014ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →
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    King's Quest — Steam game cover

    King's Quest

    Free-to-play alternative to Slave Zero — no purchase or trial window.

    King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.

    2015AdventureFreeDeck VerifiedFree to playSimilar games →