# Games like Zero Wing

> The closest matches to Zero Wing: Truxton, Batsugun, Earthion, G-Darius HD, and HUNTDOWN. 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. [Truxton](https://imho.run/games/2022880/truxton) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 61 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022880/)
2. [Batsugun](https://imho.run/games/2023000/batsugun) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Zero Wing. 76 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2023000/)
3. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Zero Wing. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
4. [G-Darius HD](https://imho.run/games/1640160/g-darius-hd) — A frequent pick in Zero Wing players' libraries, and another Action. 85 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640160/)
5. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
6. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Zero Wing. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
7. [Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018000/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 126 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018000/)
8. [Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers](https://imho.run/games/1378800/squad-51-vs-the-flying-saucers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Zero Wing. 69 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1378800/)
9. [Contra Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018020/contra-anniversary-collection) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Zero Wing. 477 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018020/)
10. [RagingBlasters](https://imho.run/games/1464550/ragingblasters) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 74 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1464550/)
11. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Zero Wing. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
12. [Steredenn: Binary Stars](https://imho.run/games/347160/steredenn-binary-stars) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Zero Wing. 389 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347160/)
13. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Zero Wing. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
14. [Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium](https://imho.run/games/1755910/capcom-arcade-2nd-stadium) — Also 1980s and 1990's, like Zero Wing. 454 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755910/)
15. [Asteroids: Recharged](https://imho.run/games/1700890/asteroids-recharged) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 83 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1700890/)
16. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also 1980s and 1990's, like Zero Wing. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
17. [R-Type Dimensions EX](https://imho.run/games/928390/r-type-dimensions-ex) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Zero Wing. 149 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/928390/)
18. [Centipede: Recharged](https://imho.run/games/1630960/centipede-recharged) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 108 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1630960/)
19. [MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics](https://imho.run/games/2634890/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-arcade-classics) — Also Score Attack and 1990's, like Zero Wing. 1,579 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2634890/)
20. [1993 Space Machine](https://imho.run/games/373480/1993-space-machine) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Zero Wing. 68 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373480/)
21. [Sky Force Reloaded](https://imho.run/games/667600/sky-force-reloaded) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Score Attack, like Zero Wing. 1,101 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/667600/)
22. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Zero Wing. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
23. [DEVIL BLADE REBOOT](https://imho.run/games/2882440/devil-blade-reboot) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Zero Wing. 431 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2882440/)
24. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like Zero Wing. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)

## 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=2011900&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2011900&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2011900&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2011900
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2011900
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Zero Wing

Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2011900
- **Developer:** Bitwave Games, Toaplan
- **Publisher:** Clear River Games
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 14, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2011900/zero-wing)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2011900&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2011900/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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