Choose Infernax
Choose Infernax if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,056 Steam reviews back the pick.
Infernax vs Blaster Master Zero
Infernax and Blaster Master Zero 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 3 years older than Infernax (2022). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Infernax: 1,056 reviews, Blaster Master Zero: 646). 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 Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Blaster Master Zero launched in 2019.
Both Infernax and Blaster Master Zero sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.8% vs 93.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Infernax |  Blaster Master Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (1,056 reviews) | 93.8% positive (646 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Berzerk Studio | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Blaster Master Zero (2019) is 3 years older than Infernax (2022).
- Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Infernax: 1,056 reviews, Blaster Master Zero: 646).
- Blaster Master Zero is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Infernax (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Infernax vs Blaster Master Zero — FAQ
- Which is better, Infernax or Blaster Master Zero?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Infernax sits at 93.8% positive (1,056 reviews), Blaster Master Zero at 93.8% (646). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Infernax or Blaster Master Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Blaster Master Zero (2019) came out before Infernax (2022). 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 Infernax and Blaster Master Zero 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.
- Do both Infernax and Blaster Master Zero have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Infernax ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Blaster Master Zero ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Infernax and Blaster Master Zero both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.