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2017PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive9.99 €

A retro reboot of the NES classic where you switch between a tank vehicle and on-foot sections in 2D levels. Boss fights, upgrades and metroidvania-style backtracking deliver old-school 8-bit action.

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  • Interconnected level design
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Pixel art
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Blaster Master Zero special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Axiom Verge

96 %Match

2015USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified90 % positive17.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Blaster Master Zero: interconnected level design, gripping boss fights and pixel art.

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

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Gato Roboto

Interconnected level design

A compact black-and-white pixel Metroidvania where a cat pilots a mech through an alien underworld, hopping out to squeeze through tight tunnels and water sections. Funny, short and built around clear upgrades and boss fights.

AM2R: Return of Samus

Boss fights as highlights

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

Xeodrifter

Interconnected level design

A compact retro space Metroidvania: you hop between four small planets, blast aliens, find new abilities and beat bosses. It is short, accessible and built around exploration.

Timespinner

Interconnected level design

A 2D Metroidvania in the vein of Symphony of the Night where you play a time traveler hopping between past and future to topple an empire. Smooth pixel-art action, plenty of exploration and a blend of fantasy and science fiction.

Cave Story

Strong soundtrack

A beloved pixel-art classic blending platforming and run-and-gun combat with Metroidvania-style exploration. Its surprisingly emotional story with multiple endings and a memorable soundtrack make it stand out.

Rex Rocket

Jumping and platforming

A classic 2D platformer in the vein of Mega Man and Metroid, with handmade pixel art, chiptune music and over 100 levels spread across a large starship.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Boss fights as highlights

A fast, old-school 2D action platformer where you play as Gunvolt and his rival Copen, tagging enemies and unleashing flashy lock-on attacks. It emphasizes tight stages, boss fights and score chasing with an anime flavor.

BioGun

Interconnected level design

A metroidvania shooter where you are injected into a dog's body as a microscopic vaccine and fight viral threats to save dogs from extinction. Exploration and shooting unfold in an unusual microscopic world.

Ghost 1.0

Interconnected level design

A sci-fi metroidvania where you infiltrate a space station as an agent, switching between a robotic body and a digital ghost form to fight enemies and solve puzzles.

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