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1990 Classic

A blisteringly fast futuristic racer where precise steering and quick reflexes at top speed are everything. Hovering machines, twisting tracks and a memorable soundtrack define the experience.

What defines F-Zero:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for F-Zero are Tempest 2000, Space Invaders Extreme and Cyber Hook. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes F-Zero special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tempest 2000

97 %

1994 PC

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Cyber Hook

Gameplay comes before story

A fast 3D platformer set in a neon retrowave world, where you swing with a grappling hook, run along walls and slow time to race through short, speedrun-style levels. Precision and momentum matter far more than story or character growth.

Wipeout

Gameplay comes before story

A blisteringly fast anti-gravity racer on the original PlayStation, where you blast through futuristic tracks using weapons and power-ups. Its pounding techno soundtrack and slick league design defined an era.

Wipeout XL

Challenging difficulty

A blisteringly fast anti-gravity racer set in 2097, where you weave through futuristic tracks and take down rivals with pickup weapons. Known for its striking design and electronic soundtrack.

Wipeout 3

Challenging difficulty

A blisteringly fast anti-gravity racer for the original PlayStation, mixing weapons and boosts on futuristic tracks. Famous for its sleek graphic design and driving electronic soundtrack.

Blazing Star

Challenging difficulty

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

AGX GP

Gameplay comes before story

AGX GP is an extremely fast anti-gravity racer where reflexes and ability use decide who wins. It targets fans of high-speed futuristic racing.

Gyruss

Gameplay comes before story

A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

Nex Machina

Challenging difficulty

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.

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