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Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.

2016ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDWindows Β· macOSby Robert Alvarez
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Frequently asked about Zolg

How much does Zolg cost?
Zolg is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Zolg?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Zolg are Escape Zolstar, In The Valley of Death -Prologue-, Quebec Mortis.
Who developed Zolg?
Zolg was developed by Robert Alvarez.

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