# Games like Blaster Master Zero

> The closest matches to Blaster Master Zero: Blaster Master Zero 2, Blaster Master Zero 3, Infernax, Kero Blaster, and Timespinner. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Blaster Master Zero 2](https://imho.run/games/1034910/blaster-master-zero-2) — Also Metroidvania, like Blaster Master Zero. 270 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1034910/)
2. [Blaster Master Zero 3](https://imho.run/games/1588380/blaster-master-zero-3) — A frequent pick in Blaster Master Zero players' libraries, and another Action. 223 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588380/)
3. [Infernax](https://imho.run/games/374190/infernax) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 1,056 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/)
4. [Kero Blaster](https://imho.run/games/292500/kero-blaster) — Shares weapon upgrade system with Blaster Master Zero. 754 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292500/)
5. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — A frequent pick in Blaster Master Zero players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)
6. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
7. [Xeodrifter](https://imho.run/games/319140/xeodrifter) — Shares weapon upgrade system with Blaster Master Zero. 458 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319140/)
8. [MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST](https://imho.run/games/774651/mighty-gunvolt-burst) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 133 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774651/)
9. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
10. [Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon](https://imho.run/games/838310/bloodstained-curse-of-the-moon) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 1,951 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/838310/)
11. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Shares weapon upgrade system with Blaster Master Zero. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
12. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
13. [Bionic Commando: Rearmed](https://imho.run/games/21680/bionic-commando-rearmed) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 526 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21680/)
14. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
15. [Alwa's Awakening](https://imho.run/games/549260/alwa-s-awakening) — A frequent pick in Blaster Master Zero players' libraries, and another Indie. 478 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/549260/)
16. [Noitu Love 2: Devolution](https://imho.run/games/207530/noitu-love-2-devolution) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 302 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207530/)
17. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
18. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
19. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
20. [Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic](https://imho.run/games/329490/phantom-breaker-battle-grounds-classic) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 924 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329490/)
21. [Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/449610/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 867 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/449610/)
22. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
23. [Aggelos](https://imho.run/games/717310/aggelos) — Also Metroidvania, like Blaster Master Zero. 280 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/717310/)
24. [STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®](https://imho.run/games/235210/strider) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Blaster Master Zero. 1,369 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235210/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1034900&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1034900&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1034900
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1034900
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## About Blaster Master Zero

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1034900
- **Developer:** INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
- **Publisher:** INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Jun 14, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1034900/blaster-master-zero)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1034900&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1034900/)
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