# Games like ZeroRanger

> The closest matches to ZeroRanger: Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun, BLUE REVOLVER, Mushihimesama, and Assault Android Cactus+. 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. [Ikaruga](https://imho.run/games/253750/ikaruga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 1,193 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253750/)
2. [Radiant Silvergun](https://imho.run/games/2450820/radiant-silvergun) — A frequent pick in ZeroRanger players' libraries, and another Action. 131 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2450820/)
3. [BLUE REVOLVER](https://imho.run/games/439490/blue-revolver) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 620 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/439490/)
4. [Mushihimesama](https://imho.run/games/377860/mushihimesama) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 768 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377860/)
5. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
6. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like ZeroRanger. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
7. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
8. [The Bug Butcher](https://imho.run/games/350740/the-bug-butcher) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 333 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350740/)
9. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
10. [Nex Machina](https://imho.run/games/404540/nex-machina) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404540/)
11. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
12. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
13. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
14. [Jet Lancer](https://imho.run/games/913060/jet-lancer) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 692 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/913060/)
15. [DoDonPachi Resurrection](https://imho.run/games/464450/dodonpachi-resurrection) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 449 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464450/)
16. [Steredenn: Binary Stars](https://imho.run/games/347160/steredenn-binary-stars) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 389 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347160/)
17. [Nuclear Throne](https://imho.run/games/242680/nuclear-throne) — Also Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 9,705 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242680/)
18. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
19. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
20. [Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo](https://imho.run/games/345860/super-galaxy-squadron-ex-turbo) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 269 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/)
21. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
22. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
23. [RagingBlasters](https://imho.run/games/1464550/ragingblasters) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like ZeroRanger. 74 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1464550/)
24. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like ZeroRanger. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)

## 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=809020&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=809020&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=809020&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=809020
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/809020
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About ZeroRanger

ZeroRanger is a 2018 indie action game developed by System Erasure. It is a bullet-hell shooter featuring pixel graphics and sci-fi theming, with hidden lore and multiple endings that encourage players to revisit its campaign. The game supports local co-op for two players and is classified as hard difficulty, designed for focused sit-down arcade sessions of medium length. It runs playably on Steam Deck. ZeroRanger currently holds a 96% positive rating from approximately 1,580 Steam reviews, with players highlighting the soundtrack and retro aesthetic. The game is available for $11.99 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 809020
- **Developer:** System Erasure
- **Publisher:** System Erasure
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Sep 28, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/809020/zeroranger)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=809020&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809020/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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